With Love Festival

The Ferragosto techno festival in Catania

The With Love Festival is one of the most anticipated events of the Sicilian electronic summer. Every year, around Ferragosto (mid-August), the festival transforms the Playa of Catania into a massive open-air dancefloor by the sea, drawing techno enthusiasts from all over Sicily and beyond. The venue is the Afrobar, a historic summer club on the coastline of the Etna-side city, located on Viale Presidente Kennedy.

The With Love collective

Behind the festival is the With Love collective, a key player in the Catania clubbing scene that has been promoting electronic culture in the city for many years. Throughout its history, it has hosted some of the world's leading techno figures on the island, building a reputation for carefully curated line-ups and a tight-knit community. Beyond the summer festival, With Love energizes the Catania scene with various event formats throughout the year.

The music

The heart of the programming is techno in its many forms: from melodic techno to hard techno, and even schranz and the more energetic sounds that dominate the festival nights. Each day features its own international headliner, supported by emerging artists and the collective's residents, with sets running from late afternoon until dawn.

Environment and values

The festival stands out for its commitment to respect and inclusion: the organizers promote a strict zero-tolerance policy against any form of racism, homophobia, transphobia, discrimination, or violence. The goal is to offer a safe and festive space where music becomes an opportunity for connection and sharing.

Catania and Sicily

Set in the Municipality of Catania, in the province of Catania and the Sicily region, the With Love Festival takes advantage of the unique setting of the Ionian coast, in the shadow of Mount Etna. The seaside location and the Sicilian summer climate make the experience particularly evocative, with sunset swims and dancefloors under the stars. For those visiting the city during Ferragosto, the festival is an original way to experience the nightlife of Catania.