Exhibitions, fairs, performances… autumn arrives and brings many events to Sicily! It is truly a magical time, characterized by warm colors and enveloping scents, which makes the island even more fascinating. During this season, cultural occasions multiply, offering a calendar full of unmissable events for lovers of culture and tradition. We have collected several events that you can experience in Sicily in October.
The week of design: iDesign week in Palermo
Palermo and design: the concept of the 12th edition of iDesign from Sept. 27th to Oct. 6th, focuses on travel, understood not only as physical movement but also as mental and spiritual exploration. This theme becomes a bridge between different cultures and practices, geographically and culturally distant, fostering encounters between different knowledge and perspectives. The goal is to stimulate artistic and cultural exchange, offering new reflections and narratives through a dialogue between past, present, and future. The program includes installations, exhibitions, and workshops that address themes related to migration, adaptation, and the inner journey.
Highlights include a collection of furniture made by Catania’s Abadir Academy in collaboration with local companies on Sept. 27th at Palazzo Costantino. The day will end with an installation by Rosa Vetrano, who explores the link between living spaces and the psyche, inviting us to rediscover the slow rhythms of everyday life. On Sept. 28th at 5:30 p.m., Francesco Liberto will present “A Craftsman’s Journey,” an exhibition dedicated to his creations for Formula 1 drivers. The exhibition also includes works of contemporary Sicilian design and a work on soundscapes by VacuaMoenia. On Sept. 29th, at 11 a.m., the Pitré Museum will host the exhibition “Kaos & Kosmos,” which will display a selection of Sicilian artifacts from Filippo Grillo’s collection, to document local traditions.
The whole kermesse also includes moments of meeting and learning, for example, on Oct. 1, at 8 p.m., a short film by French director Flasseur will be screened on Cluverio Street. On Oct. 4, there will be a presentation of the book “Rationalist Italy and Ideal Cities” by Fabio Isman, a work that investigates the concept of the ideal city.
In addition, various workshops will be held. Among them on Oct. 3 and 4, at the Palermo Academy of Fine Arts, the “Paper Works” workshop will invite participants to discover and reproduce local wild plants using paper.
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Gastronomic event: “TempuRiCapuna” in San Vito Lo Capo
“Tempuricapuna” returns to San Vito Lo Capo, Oct. 11th-13th with three days dedicated to ‘capone’ fish, also known as ‘lampuga,’ caught during this period in local waters. The event offers a rich program of tastings, meetings, cooking shows, and performances, celebrating the taste, tradition, and fun associated with this prized oily fish, renowned for its excellent nutritional properties.
The menu of “Tempu ri manciari” offers ‘busiate’ with Trapanese pesto, fried capon, yellow melon, and a glass of wine. The tastings, curated by local fishermen, begin on Friday evening and continue on Saturday and Sunday, both lunch and dinner, in the facility set up on the beach. It will be an opportunity to explore new flavor combinations and satisfy curiosity with insights and tastings. In addition, there will be room for thematic discussions during the talk “Tempu ri parrari”. The cost of the ticket is 12 euros.
On Saturday and Sunday mornings, the fish market will come alive with colors, scents, and sounds, offering visitors the opportunity to discover local fish species, traditional recipes, and fishermen’s stories. It will also be possible to participate in a public auction to buy the day’s fresh catch.
In addition to the tastings, there will be moments of entertainment in the Piazza Santuario in San Vito Lo Capo: on Friday you can laugh with the “4 Tastes Sicily Cabaret”, while on Saturday singer Daria Biancardi will perform, and on Sunday the event will close with the “Coro Cala Bukuto” show.
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Wine Sicily event in Palermo: wine-tour and territory
The wine festival “Wine Sicily”, initiated in Palermo and now in its sixth edition, involves 50 wineries and more than 400 labels each year. The mission is to promote and publicize Sicily’s food and wine excellence, presenting it as a true treasure chest of biodiversity. The companies and all operators who will participate will have the opportunity to live a multisensory experience.
The sixth edition will be held Oct. 12th-14th, 2024 in Palermo: these will be three days dedicated to the discovery of Sicilian wineries, with the opportunity to explore new wines and rediscover established labels. Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th will be days open to the public, welcoming wine lovers and curious people who, already in past editions, have participated in large numbers. On the other hand, the third day, Monday, October 14th, will be reserved for industry professionals, specialized operators, and B2B meetings.
Three Masterclasses are also scheduled: on Saturday from 5 p.m. and Sunday from 6:30 p.m., organized in collaboration with “Le Vie dei Tesori”, on topical issues that will be able to engage wine enthusiasts.
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Cultural event: Notte Barocca in Noto (SR)
Notte Barocca (The Baroque Night) of Noto, is scheduled for Oct. 5th, 2024, and aims to be an event dedicated to Sicilian art, culture, and traditions. During the evening, squares will be transformed into outdoor stages, welcoming live concerts ranging from jazz to Sicilian folk, creating a festive and engaging atmosphere; there will be no shortage of art installations celebrating Baroque art, further enriching the visual experience.
After the evening, a fireworks display will light up the sky, leaving an indelible memory in the hearts of all participants. The Baroque Night of Noto thus establishes itself as one of the most anticipated events of the Sicilian autumn, offering the opportunity to immerse oneself in the beauty and culture of this corner of Trinacria.
In addition, the event is enriched with “Chess in Val di Noto,” an event that will take place on October 5 and 6, dedicated to fans chess enthusiasts. This event includes a historic game of living chess in 18th-century costumes and is all organized by the OpeNoto Association under the patronage of the Municipality of Noto.
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Exhibition of archeology and multimedia: Da Tauromenion a Tauromenium
From Aug. 7th to Nov. 30th, 2024, Palazzo Ciampoli (Salita Ciampoli in Taormina) hosts the major archaeological and multimedia exhibition “Da Tauromenion a Tauromenium”, which tells the story of Taormina through documents and artifacts. The exhibition offers 3-D digital reconstructions of a lavish urban center designed by the Greeks to be admired from the sea.
The project, directed by archaeologist Gabriella Tigano, brings together archaeologists and experts from a variety of disciplines to explore the continuity of life in Taormina, highlighting how monuments and buildings have been restored over the centuries. The exhibition has two floors: one dedicated to historical artifacts, and one to animations that recreate the ancient city.
The exhibit also includes the famous “Priestess of Isis,” a marble statue found in 1867 and recently brought back to Taormina after years of absence. Six thematic sections will guide visitors through history, from the origins of the Sicilian peoples to public buildings and sacred sites, with the support of immersive technologies. The exhibition promises to fascinate a diverse audience, combining history and technological innovation.
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Docufilm: “Sperone167 Palermo – Lecce 2022” in the memory of Davide Currao
A docufilm in memory of Davide Currao will be screened on Oct. 15th, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the “Rouge et Noir” Cinema in Palermo. This documentary narrates the birth of the “Sperone167” project, a public art project that connects the “Sperone” neighborhoods in Palermo and the “167” in Lecce and aims to transform marginalized suburban areas through street art, actively involving the local community, especially children and youth.
The narrative shows the world through the eyes of children in the neighborhoods, revealing the desires and hopes they express, with aerial shots that elevate the gaze on these urban realities. The images, enriched by a powerful soundtrack and lyrics from neighborhood raps, offer a powerful message: public art is not simply the bearer of beauty in places where it seems to be lacking, but becomes a tool to strengthen the sense of community and nurture the desire for self-determination.
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We hope that our list of October events will enrich your Sicilian living experience even more with cultural, musical, and food and wine events! Have we forgotten something? Let us know 🙂
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