Valdemone Festival — Winter Edition

The Winter Edition of the Valdemone Festival

The Valdemone Festival — Winter Edition is the cold-weather version of the historic street arts, new circus, and music festival that enlivens the village of Pollina, in the province of Palermo, every summer. In recent years, the festival has been enriched by this two-day Winter Edition, held during the Epiphany holidays, to extend the magic of the event into the colder season.

Two days of pure wonder

For two days, the streets and squares of Pollina's historic centre are filled with international artists, street theatre, magic acts, and surprising performances. The shows take place in evocative locations such as Piazza Duomo, Piazza San Giuliano, Piazza San Pietro, and the atmospheric Pietrarosa Theatre, an open-air amphitheatre overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. The winter atmosphere of the village, with its lights and festivities, provides the backdrop for a widespread spectacle that engages audiences of all ages, from children to adults.

A local showcase

Like the summer edition, the Winter Edition is organized by the Municipality of Pollina with a completely renewed format and free admission. The festival's name recalls the Val Demone, the ancient historical district of north-eastern Sicily to which the Madonie belonged: a tribute to the identity of this corner of Sicily, between mountains and sea. The goal remains to promote street artists and showcase the landscape and cultural beauty of the Pollina territory.

An opportunity to experience the holidays

The Winter Edition is a special occasion to experience the holidays together, share emotions, and rediscover the authentic beauty of Pollina in its winter attire. The village, with its medieval historic centre and proximity to the renowned seaside resort of Cefalù, offers the ideal setting for a festival that combines art, landscape, and Sicilian tradition even in winter.