Troina Ferragosto Festival

Ferragosto in Troina, in the Nebrodi Mountains

The Troina Ferragosto Festival is the highlight of the summer in the municipality of Troina, an ancient village perched at an altitude of over 1,100 meters in the Nebrodi Mountains, in the province of Enna, in the heart of Sicily. Every year, around August 14th and 15th, the town comes alive with activities, concerts, and events that draw in residents, returning emigrants, and visitors from across the region.

Free concerts in the squares

The core of the event is the free open-air concerts, hosted in the most picturesque spots of the historic center, such as Piazza Giacomo Matteotti and Piazza Falcone e Borsellino. The stage features a rotation of nationally and internationally acclaimed artists, tribute bands, and musical shows designed for audiences of all ages, in a festive atmosphere that continues late into the night.

A community celebration

For Troina, Ferragosto is much more than just a series of concerts: it is the moment when the entire community reunites. The streets and squares of the village fill with people, families gather, and the many Troinesi living away return for their summer holidays. The festival is part of the rich Troina Summer calendar, which includes theater festivals, traveling cinema, children's shows, cabaret, sporting events, and food and wine appointments that enliven the town throughout the season.

Tradition and territory

As a spiritual and historical heart of central Sicily, Troina boasts a thousand-year history and was one of the island's first Norman counties. Ferragosto, the typically Italian mid-August celebration, takes on the form of a grand popular festival here, enhancing the historic center, supporting the local economy, and strengthening social bonds, confirming its status as one of the most vibrant summer events in the province of Enna.

Recent editions

In recent years, the Troina Ferragosto Festival has brought well-known names from the Italian music scene to the stage: in 2024, the main concert was headlined by Tiromancino, led by Federico Zampaglione, while the 2025 program featured the 90s show by Beat 90's and a performance by Sonny Ensabella with Queenmania, featuring special guest Katia Ricciarelli.