Upcoming events in and around Castelbuono, Sicily.
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📸 MAXIPROCESSO — Photography by Maria D. Rapicavoli
Marking the 40th anniversary of the historic Maxiprocesso — the largest criminal trial in history — the Museo Civico di Castelbuono presents a powerful photographic installation by Maria D. Rapicavoli at the Palazzo di Giustizia di Palermo, from 26th June to 30th September 2026.
🍄 Funghi Fest Castelbuono 2026 - 20th Edition
As autumn arrives in the Madonie mountains, Castelbuono celebrates its famous Funghi Fest — 23-25 October 2026. Three days of wild mushroom tastings, show cooking, forest excursions, music and traditional Sicilian food. Free to attend.
✝️ Festa di Sant'Anna — Castelbuono's Greatest Celebration
Castelbuono's most important annual event — a week of religious devotion, historical pageantry and celebration in honour of patron saint Sant'Anna. The Sacred Skull procession, the Corteo delle Chiavi, the Giro Podistico centenary race and midnight fireworks make 2026 an unmissable year. 19-27 July.
🏃 Il Giro Podistico di Castelbuono 100th Anniversary Photographic Exhibition Sunday 19th July — Sunday 26th July 2026
A free exhibition celebrating 100 years of Europe's oldest road race — the Giro Podistico Internazionale di Castelbuono. Archive photos, signed race vests, centenary medals and footage at the Chiesa del SS. Crocifisso, 19-26 July 2026.
👗 FASHION SHOW: LEGÀMI — Trame sotto le Stelle
LEGÀMI — Trame sotto le Stelle: Castelbuono designer Giusi Cusimano presents her new collection in an open-air fashion show in Piazza Margherita on 12th July 2026 at 21:00. Fashion, music, video art and community under the Sicilian stars. Free admission.
🎧 DJ Set — Gabriele Guarcello at Venus Bar
Venus Bar hosts an open-air DJ set with Gabriele Guarcello in the atmospheric Cortile Venere Ciprea, Castelbuono — right behind the famous Fountain of Venus. Saturday 11th July 2026 from 23:00. Free entry, cocktails, dancing under the stars.
🎵 Live Music — Anemoia at Bar Taliá
Castelbuono's rising star Anemoia performs live at Bar Taliá on Saturday 11th July 2026 from 22:30 — a free evening of live music in one of the town's most vibrant and popular bars.
🎶 Venerdì Chill / Friday Night Chill-Out
Venerdi Chill 2.0 — a free outdoor DJ set with Flipper at the San Francesco cloisters, Castelbuono, from 19:00 on Friday 10th July June. Free DJ lessons beforehand. A weekly gathering for locals, expats, remote workers, creatives and travellers in Castelbuono.
🍪 Healthy Revolution — Un Viaggio tra Gusto, Benessere e Corretta Alimentazione
Tumminello Bakery in Castelbuono hosts Healthy Revolution on 10th July 2026 at 17:30 — a free afternoon of conversation about conscious eating, Sicilian food tradition and nutrition, with a panel including Mario Cicero Frassinocoltore (Manna ash tree cultivator) and nutritionist Francesco Geraci. Tastings included.
🎶 Mercole D’Italy / Italian Wednesdays
Mercole D’Italy — a free outdoor DJ set featuring all-Italian classics - with DJ Flipper at the unique venue of San Francesco cloisters, Castelbuono, from 19:00 on Wednesday 8th July. A special gathering for locals, expats, remote workers, creatives and travellers in Castelbuono to enjoy the wonderful music of Italy.
🎶 Venerdì Chill / Friday Night Chill-Out
Venerdi Chill 2.0 — a free outdoor DJ set with Flipper at the San Francesco cloisters, Castelbuono, from 19:00 on Friday 3rd July June. Free DJ lessons beforehand. A weekly gathering for locals, expats, remote workers, creatives and travellers in Castelbuono.
🏺 Il Gennargentu in Tour 2026 — L'Isola nell'Isola
Il Gennargentu in Tour returns to Castelbuono from 1-15 July 2026 — a free exhibition of extraordinary handmade Italian linen, ceramics and jewellery using ancient Sardinian Pibiones weaving techniques. Museum-quality craftsmanship at accessible prices. Open daily, Chiesa del SS. Crocifisso.
🎭 Scaldati dalla Luna - Saggio Spettacolo di Fine Corsi
SpazioScena Castelbuono presents Scaldati dalla Luna — a poetic theatrical collage from the works of Franco Scaldati, featuring 29 community performers from the Teatro and Teatroterapia courses. Four free performances on 27-28 June 2026. Booking required.
🎶 Venerdì Chill 2.0 / Friday Night Chill-Out
Venerdi Chill 2.0 — a free outdoor DJ set with Flipper at the San Francesco cloisters, Castelbuono, from 19:00 on Friday 19th June. Free DJ lessons beforehand. A weekly gathering for locals, expats, remote workers, creatives and travellers in Castelbuono.
🤖 Autonarrazioni — Creative Writing & AI Workshop for Young People
A free four-session creative writing and AI workshop for young people aged 8-18 at the Museo Civico di Castelbuono — exploring identity, storytelling and artificial intelligence. Thursdays 25th June to 16th July 2026. Booking required: educazione@museocivico.eu
🫘 Festa di San Giovanni 2026 - The Ancient Feast of Broad Beans, Wine & Fire
On 24th June 2026, Castelbuono's streets fill with the scent of broad beans cooking in ancient copper cauldrons, bonfires, wandering musicians and free wine — the Festa di San Giovanni is one of Sicily's most authentic and atmospheric annual celebrations, with pagan roots dating back millennia.
Cosmin Tiberio & Samuel - DiVino Festival Closing Night
The DiVino Festival 2026 closes in spectacular style on Sunday 21st June — Italia's Got Talent stars Cosmin Tiberio and world-renowned ventriloquist Samuel perform free in Piazza Castello, followed by the Salone del DiVino wine tasting at San Francesco.
Festa della Musica - Associazione G. Verdi / Banda Loreto Perrini
On 21st June 2026 — the summer solstice — Castelbuono celebrates the Festa della Musica with the Banda Loreto Perrini and Kids & Juniors Music Band. A festive musical procession through the medieval streets, culminating in Piazza Margherita. Free admission.
Lello Analfino & T-Orkestar - Zero Stress Tour
Lello Analfino & T-Orkestar bring their Zero Stress Tour to Piazza Castello, Castelbuono on Saturday 20th June — pure Sicilian energy, Mediterranean brass rhythms and dancing until late. Free admission. Part of the DiVino Festival weekend.
Heaven and Earth in Castelbuono
A free evening of contemporary art and community at the Museo Civico di Castelbuono on 20th June 2026 — guided visit to the Heaven+Earth multimedia installation by John Sanborn and Ionee Waterhouse, followed by documentary film screening at Piazzale della Santa Croce.
Danilo Sacco - Hold Fast Tour 2026
One of Italian rock's most iconic voices — Danilo Sacco, former lead singer of I Nomadi — performs live in Piazza Castello, Castelbuono on Friday 19th June 2026 at 22:00. Free admission. Part of the DiVino Festival weekend.
Venerdì Chill / Friday Night Chill-Out
Venerdi Chill 2.0 — a free outdoor DJ set with Flipper and PTR-Zeta at the San Francesco cloisters, Castelbuono, from 19:00 on Friday 19th June. Free DJ lessons beforehand. The perfect DiVino Festival aperitivo soundtrack.
Riccardo III - Il Potere a Pezzi
On Tuesday 2nd June 2026, the I Trovatori theatre company will perform "Richard III. Power in Pieces" for the Regina Theatri theatre festival. This show is loosely based on William Shakespeare's play. Recapture the spirit of medieval jesters from the 12th and 13th centuries using contemporary theatrical language, balancing irony, civil denunciation, music, and storytelling.
Grand Finale — Parade, Flag-Throwing Championship & Fireworks
The Infiorata weekend reaches its spectacular finale on 2nd June 2026 — marching bands, historical costume parade, the Gran Premio del Mediterraneo flag-throwing championship and a fireworks display above the Ventimiglia Castle.
Castelbuono in Festa - Folk, Circus & Street Celebrations
On 1st June 2026, Castelbuono bursts into life with folkloric dancing, circus street theatre, traditional Sicilian painted carts and horses, street food and an evening concert in Piazza Castello.
San Francesco - 800 Years
Celebrating 800 years since the death of Saint Francis of Assisi, Castelbuono, Sicily is privileged to receive a visit of the holy relics into one of the most important religious sites of the town, the recently restored ‘Matrice Nuova’ (mother church). A rare opportunity to celebrate the life of the patron saint of Italy in the magnificent setting of an ancient Sicilian church.
Castelbuono Infiorata 2026
Every spring, the streets of Castelbuono are transformed into a breathtaking gallery of living art. The 18th Infiorata runs 30 May to 2 June 2026 — with added significance this year as part of Italy's national celebrations marking 800 years since the death of Saint Francis of Assisi.
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