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.


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June 2025

The Way of Aromas: the biodiversity of scents, uses and well-being

From 6 to 8 PM, a journey through biodiversity, aromas, and wellness

June 2025Exhibition

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.

June 2025Special event

Mandrarossa Literary Prize: The Unexpected Sicily

Final Evening with the awarding of the Mandrarossa Prize winners. Free entry while seats last

June 2025Theatrical performance

The Bible Novel

Final Evening of the Premio Mandrarossa and part of the “Dalla Vigna al Vino” project. Free admission while seats last

June 2025Workshop

The Mystery of the Trial

Thematic talk drawing parallels between Franz Kafka, Luigi Pirandello, Salvatore Satta, and Leonardo Sciascia.

June 2025Exhibition

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

July 2025

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

July 2025

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.

June 2025

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.

June 2025

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

June 2025Concert

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

June 2025

Award Ceremony of the 19th International Biodivino Exhibition 2025

Award Ceremony of the 19th International Biodivino Exhibition 2025 at the Franco La Rocca Library.

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