Festivals in Messina

The Book Festival is a literary event held every August in the medieval village of Tusa, in the province of Messina. Part of the Estate Ales...

Every January 6th, the village of Bordonaro on the outskirts of Messina hosts U Pagghiaru: a millennial folk ritual linked to the Epiphany a...

On Easter morning, in the main square of Pettineo—a small village in the Nebrodi mountains in the province of Messina—the "u scuontru" takes...

The Umbertino Carnival is a grand tradition and folklore festival held in Castell'Umberto, in the Nebrodi mountains of the province of Messi...

Un Paese in Cucina is a food and wine festival that turns the historic center of Galati Mamertino, in the Nebrodi mountains near Messina, in...

Una Boccata d'Arte is a widespread contemporary art project promoted by the Fondazione Elpis, which each year invites twenty artists to crea...

Una Ragazza per il Cinema is a national beauty and talent competition established in 1989. Every year, it brings the national final to the l...

The University Concerts represent the historic concert season of the University of Messina, a series that has brought great classical and ch...

The University Concerts are the historic concert series of the University of Messina, organized in partnership with the "Arcangelo Corelli"...

Valdina Summer Village is the major summer festival that brings the Fondachello seafront to life every August. Located in a coastal district...

Valleys of Myth and Music is a traveling festival promoted by GAL Taormina Peloritani that weaves together gastronomy, folk music, and local...

Every Ferragosto, Messina celebrates its most iconic festival: the Messina August in honor of the Madonna Assunta. From August 10th to 14th,...

Every Good Friday, San Filippo del Mela, in the province of Messina, relives its most heartfelt tradition: the evocative procession of the V...

Every Good Friday, Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto (Province of Messina) hosts one of the most evocative traditions of the Sicilian Holy Week: the...

Venerdì a Teatro is an annual autumn amateur theatre festival that brings the Cine Teatro Aurora in Sant'Agata di Militello, in the province...

Every September, the village of Venetico Superiore in the province of Messina celebrates the Grape Harvest Festival: a day dedicated to anci...

Every year during the Christmas season, the historic center of Venetico Superiore transforms into a miniature Bethlehem. The Venetico Living...

The Venetico Spring Festival is a popular community event that brings Piazza Immacolata to life every spring in the charming village of Vene...