Vivere Bolognetta in August

A widespread festival in the heart of the village

Vivere Bolognetta in August is the summer festival of the Municipality of Bolognetta, a small village in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, Sicily, located about thirty kilometres from the regional capital. Launched in 2024, the event has grown rapidly to become one of the most anticipated highlights of the local summer: for five consecutive evenings, the squares and streets of the historic centre host live music, theatre, poetry, dancing, tastings, and entertainment for all ages.

A multidisciplinary and free programme

The strength of the festival lies in its variety: the same evening might alternate between a singer-songwriter concert in Piazza Caduti in Guerra, a poetry reading in Piazza Palma De Gandia, and an open-air burraco tournament. The calendar embraces diverse genres and audiences — from Sicilian singer-songwriters to dialect theatre, from cabaret to recreational activities for children — while keeping admission completely free.

• Concerts and musical performances in the square
• Theatre, cabaret, and poetry readings
• Street dancing with DJs and dance nights
• Food and wine tastings and promotion of local products
• Shows and entertainment for children
• Guided tours of sites showcasing rural heritage

The White Night, the heart of the festival

The highlight is the Sunday White Night, titled "Tradition, Taste, and Culture": a day that begins in the morning with olive oil tourism and rural aperitifs, continuing until late at night with street performers, flag-wavers, magic shows, fire dancing, and dancing in Piazza Matrice. It is the occasion when Bolognetta showcases its heritage: olive oil, seasoned bread, the Museum of Peasant Life, and the religious traditions linked to the cult of Saint Anthony of Padua.

A community and local project

The event is promoted by the Municipal Administration of Bolognetta with the support of the Metropolitan City of Palermo, the Sicilian Region, the GAL Metropoli Est, and in collaboration with the cultural association Facitur. The stated goal is to enhance the village, its food and wine excellence, and its traditions, while involving residents and visitors in a summer of socialising and widespread culture.