A journey through the Four Elements
Agrigento 2025 is inspired by the philosophy of Empedocles, who saw water, air, earth, and fire as the essential roots of life. These elements symbolize the intrinsic connection between nature and humanity, profoundly influencing the cultural and artistic expressions of our program.
Air
Explore spaces of pure inspiration
Breaths of innovation and connection
Water
Navigate through heritage and innovation
Flows of life and Mediterranean culture
Earth
Cultivate heritage and new visions
Deep roots in culture
Fire
Illuminate horizons with creative sparks
Flows of life and Mediterranean culture
Discover upcoming events
The Way of Aromas: the biodiversity of scents, uses and well-being
From 6 to 8 PM, a journey through biodiversity, aromas, and wellness
Countless Cities
Countless Cities returns — the Biennial of cities of the world — from June 28, 2025. The theme, “The Superpowers of Culture and Good Relationships,” explores the power of culture and human connection to transform conflict. Pavilions, performances, and documentaries will take us from Belfast to Mariupol. Free admission.
Mandrarossa Literary Prize: The Unexpected Sicily
Final Evening with the awarding of the Mandrarossa Prize winners. Free entry while seats last
The Bible Novel
Final Evening of the Premio Mandrarossa and part of the “Dalla Vigna al Vino” project. Free admission while seats last
The Mystery of the Trial
Thematic talk drawing parallels between Franz Kafka, Luigi Pirandello, Salvatore Satta, and Leonardo Sciascia.
The Legacy of Falcone and Borsellino
The exhibition “L’eredità di Falcone e Borsellino” (The Legacy of Falcone and Borsellino) will be inaugurated at the Teatro Pirandello, which retraces the life of the two magistrates through archive images and family shots. Also on the program is a documentary film and the theatrical show L’ultima estate (The Last Summer), for a day of memory and civil commitment. Free admission
Eucharistic celebration for the Jubilee of artists and cultural workers
Chaired by His Eminence Card. Baldassarre Reina with the participation of artists, cultural operators, heads of artistic and museum institutions and editorial staff
Jubilee of Artists and Cultural Operators
In the *Spes non confundit* proclamation for the Jubilee, Pope Francis calls for a revival of hope. In line with Agrigento Italian Capital of Culture 2025, the message emphasizes the need to place culture and art at the center—not as optional elements, but as essential, powerful, and collective resources on which to invest for the future of the territory.
Documentary screening "Festa della Musica: a thirty-year long concert"
Documentary that explores the cultural phenomenon born in Paris in 1982 and arrived in Italy in 1995 thanks to the intuition of Marco Staccioli.
Music Festival: Mario Biondi testimonial at the Valley of the Temples
The blackest voice in Italy, that of Mario Biondi, to celebrate the Italian Capital of Culture on the night of the Summer Solstice
Music Festival: Young people from European Conservatories in concert
"The guitars and drums night" is an event within the event, a great rock and contemporary concert dedicated to young people from Italian, European and non-European Conservatories for the Festa della Musica in the Italian Capital of Culture. Free admission
Award Ceremony of the 19th International Biodivino Exhibition 2025
Award Ceremony of the 19th International Biodivino Exhibition 2025 at the Franco La Rocca Library.