The Sacred Return to the Essence – Franco Battiato Festival

The 2025 edition, titled Etna Arts Fest – No Time No Space, was held from May 16 to 18 between Milo and Riposto, in the province of Catania, celebrating Franco Battiato four years after his passing. Recognized as a Special Project by the Ministry of Culture and supported by the Sicilian Region and the municipalities of Milo and Riposto, the event served as a bridge between earth and sky.

Highlights included: on May 16 in Riposto, the ceremony dedicating Piazza Scariceddu to Franco Battiato; on May 17, in the square in Milo, the theatrical talk-show Avrei voluto dirti hosted by Fabio Bagnasco with Red Ronnie, Susy Blady, and Morgan; on May 18, at dawn, meditation with musical prayer at the Belvedere, a concert of Persian classical music, and in the evening, the final concert No Time No Space in Piazza Franco Battiato in Riposto, with Filippo Destrieri and Stefano Pio. All events were free to attend.