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
Carnival of Sciacca
An iconic celebration that blends tradition, spectacle, and artistic innovation, offering an immersive experience that tells the cultural roots of the city and highlights its local and universal identity.
Almond Blossom Festival
A special evening with "La Sagra è donna," a tribute to femininity, and the national premiere of the theatrical play "Tutta Colpa di Solone" at the Luigi Pirandello Theatre.
Mathematical Modeling for Inflammatory Diseases: Between Theory and Application
Mathematics is not just a theoretical discipline, but an essential tool for understanding and describing complex phenomena in the biological and medical fields.
A... like astronomy
Although of ancient origins, astronomy is more relevant than ever: cosmic rays, neutrinos, dust, meteorites, and gravitational waves carry very different but complementary information.
Relativity, black holes, and quantum gravity
Einstein's General Relativity revolutionized our understanding of gravity, describing it as the curvature of space-time.
Human Rights 4.0
Digital transformation and the protection of fundamental freedoms through film screenings, theatrical performances, and talks on education in the digital age.
The Government Inspector by Nikolai Gogol'
This masterpiece is brought to life by Rocco Papaleo’s masterful performance.
The Fridays of Biodiversity: Between Stories, Flavors, and Territory
Every Friday at 12:00, the enchanting Casa Diodoros, nestled within the setting of the Archaeological Park of the Valley of the Temples, transforms into a place of gathering, discovery, and celebration of agricultural biodiversity.
The 20th Century of Foundations. From Giorgio De Chirico to Lucio Fontana.
An exhibition that brings to Agrigento the works of some of the greatest artists of the 20th century.
From Girgenti to Monaco, from Monaco to Agrigento, with the vases of the "Panitteri" collection
An exhibition that offers visitors the opportunity to admire an exclusive selection of vases from the prestigious "Panitteri" collection.
Almond Blossom Festival
A day dedicated to tradition and folklore with parades and performances by international and regional folk groups, culminating in the theatrical play *Tutta Colpa di Solone* staged at the Luigi Pirandello Theatre.
Music of excellence: Concert by Francesco Buzzurro
Guitar and virtuosity in a musical journey through the traditions of the Mediterranean.
A life as a scientist
A photographic exhibition that takes visitors on a visual journey through the stories of women who have made fundamental contributions to scientific research.
Almond Blossom Festival
Una giornata di cultura e tradizione con il 22° Festival Internazionale "I Bambini del Mondo" tra spettacoli per le scuole e sfilate folkloristiche che animeranno le vie della città.
Almond Blossom Festival
A day of celebration in Agrigento with the 22nd International Festival "Children of the World" featuring folkloric parades and the evocative Ceremony of Lighting the Tripod of Friendship at the Temple of Concordia.
Almond Blossom Festival
A day of folklore and culture with the 22nd International Festival "Children of the World," featuring folk group parades through the city's streets and a special evening at the Pirandello Theatre dedicated to Latin American Folk traditions.
Almond Blossom Festival
A day dedicated to tradition and cultural exchange with the 22nd Festival *"Children of the World"*, featuring folkloric parades, the Gala at the Pietro Griffo Archaeological Museum, and the lively Street Folk Fest in Via Atenea, with music, dances, and tastings of local products.
Almond Blossom Festival
A day dedicated to traditions with the welcoming ceremony of the folk delegations, folkloric parades, the Torchlight Procession of Friendship, and two evening events: the 66th International Folklore Festival and the Fiesta Latina.
Almond Blossom Festival
A day dedicated to harmony with the Walk of Peace and Brotherhood in the Valley of the Temples, folkloric parades, the Interfaith Prayer for Peace, and the 66th International Folklore Festival.
Almond Blossom Festival
A day of celebration and tradition with a grand parade of folk groups and Sicilian carts through the city's streets, culminating at the Temple of Concordia with the final ceremony and the awarding of the Golden Temple 2025.
Cathedral in Concert
An extraordinary musical experience immersed in the evocative atmosphere of the Basilica Cathedral of Agrigento.
"Il Malloppo" di Joe Orton
A brilliant and engaging play that blends satire and comedy in a narrative full of twists and turns.
*The Brewer of Preston* by Andrea Camilleri
L’adattamento teatrale del celebre romanzo di Andrea Camilleri, con la straordinaria interpretazione di Edoardo Siravo.
Story of a Little Bird by Giovanni Verga
The intense theatrical adaptation of the famous novel that tells the tragedy of a young woman torn between love and religious duty.
From the Vineyard to the Wine
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**Agrigento and the Chiaramonte Inauguration March 28**
**Agrigento and the Chiaramonte. Between Power, Magnificence, and Devotion. An Exhibition on the Middle Ages and the Chiaramonte Family.**
Festival RiparAbile HOSPITIUM
Ri-Esistenze: Lampedusa da Riparare. Un festival che celebra la resilienza e il rinnovamento attraverso workshop e incontri comunitari.
CONCERT – KLANGFORUM WIEN: New Music New Horizons
Performance at the Luigi Pirandello Theatre of avant-garde music composed by artists active in the Mediterranean region.
I riti della Settimana Santa ad Agrigento
Un'immersione nella spiritualità e nelle tradizioni più sentite della città, i riti della Settimana Santa ad Agrigento rappresentano un momento di profonda devozione e partecipazione collettiva.
Processioni con i Simulacri e le confraternite: i riti della Settimana Santa ad Agrigento
Un appuntamento della Settimana Santa intriso di spiritualità e tradizione: un’esperienza per unire la comunità in momenti di profonda riflessione e devozione.
Pasquetta al Giardino della Kolymbethra
In occasione della Pasquetta, potrai partecipare alle speciali visite didattiche nell'antico agrumeto in piena fioritura e alle escursioni nell'Ipogeo Kolymbethra-Porta V, condotte da esperti speleologi.
Picnic at the Garden of Kolymbethra
Walking down the path from the Temple of the Dioscuri, you’ll reach the ancient citrus grove of Kolymbethra and be enveloped by the scent of orange blossom. You’ll also have the chance to visit the ancient springs of Akragas and explore the Kolymbethra–Porta Quinta Hypogeum, accessible under the guidance of expert speleologists.
OPEN FOR GARDENING – THE SUMMER GARDEN
For those who have a passion for gardening but have never had the chance to learn its techniques and secrets, “Open for Gardening” offers the opportunity to cultivate the summer vegetable garden at the Kolymbethra Garden.
I luoghi della cultura AGRIGENTO_Oltre la Valle. I percorsi Arte&Fede
Il percorso "Arte e fede" nel centro storico di Agrigento ripercorre la storia della città dalle origini greche alla cristianizzazione.
Segreta Agrigento. Radici d’Antico
Scopri un’area archeologica nascosta di Akragas, tra culti arcaici, manufatti votivi e antiche pratiche erboristiche, intrecciando storia, arte e scoperte botaniche.
Cultura paesaggio Comunità Varanasi. A Journey into the Infinite. New Cities, built from scratch: Astana, Forest City, Nusantara, Songdo e The Line.
Il primo grande Padiglione di Countless Cities 2025, la Biennale delle Città del Mondo, è dedicato a Varanasi, la città sacra dell'India.
Virgo fidelis
Mostra fotografica dedicata alla Patrona dell’Arma dei Carabinieri
Sapienti mani
Laboratori sul mestiere del cesellatore
La settimana Santa in Sicilia. 9 fotografi si raccontano.
Mostra fotografica sulla Pasqua
Picnic at the Kolymbethra Garden
Walking down the path from the Temple of the Dioscuri, you will reach the ancient citrus grove of Kolymbethra and be intoxicated by the scent of orange blossom. You can also visit the ancient springs of Akragas and explore the Kolymbethra–Porta Quinta Hypogeum, accessible under the guidance of expert speleologists.
Urban Interaction by KLANGFORUM WIEN
Music leaves the stage and flows into the streets: Urban Interactions will transform squares, alleyways, and terraces in the historic center into an open, engaging, and unexpected soundscape.
Symposium by KLANGFORUM WIEN
Around seven hours of contemporary music accompanied by wine tastings.
A LANDSCAPE TO EAT
Every first Sunday of the month: tastings and sale of local products, themed tours, talks and workshops.
Walks in Biodiversity: Awakening at Kolymbethra
Guided by expert instructors, participants will rediscover ancient practices related to yoga, meditation, and the gentle awakening of the senses.
OLYMPICS OF FORGOTTEN GAMES
A step back in time to rediscover the charm of traditional games from the past.
RIPARABILE FESTIVAL – Photography Workshop and Community Dinner
Participatory workshop using archival images and current photos to tell the story of Lampedusa’s changes.
RIPARABILE FESTIVAL – Workshops
A day dedicated to ecology and local agriculture, with workshops by Agricola Mpidusa focused on recycling, youth engagement, and the rediscovery of sustainable farming on an island now fully dependent on imports.
RIPARABILE FESTIVAL – Talks and Conferences
Public talks and a conference dedicated to dialogue between residents, experts, and festival guests. In the afternoon, the conference "Two Shores, One Border", curated by Maldusa, will focus on migration experiences and the borders of the Mediterranean.
"People of Easy Virtue" by Nino Manfredi and Nino Marino
It takes the stage as part of the theatrical season of the Luigi Pirandello Theatre Foundation, bringing to life a brilliant, ironic and strikingly relevant comedy.
Spreading the Culture of Safety
The gathering opens with a press conference and official inauguration. An institutional moment to introduce the event’s program and main participants
Spreading the Culture of Safety: Tribute to the Tricolore
Tribute to the Italian flag by the Fire Brigade Command with spectacular speleo-alpine maneuvers. A powerful homage to Italy through skill and bravery.
Spreading the Culture of Safety
A seminar promoting fire safety awareness in everyday environments: home, school, and workplace.
Spreading the Culture of Safety: Celebratory Parade
The celebratory parade officially concludes the gathering. A moment of festivity and community open to the public, symbolically bringing the event to a close.
Spreading the Culture of Safety: History, Tradition, and Innovation
An exhibition of historical fire vehicles alongside innovative, technology-driven vehicles and equipment. An opportunity to explore the evolution of firefighting tools and machinery.
Spreading the Culture of Safety: Pompieropoli
Educational and professional events for children and youth, featuring hands-on activities focused on safety awareness. Highlights include Pompieropoli and the House of Mistakes, organized by the Agrigento Fire Brigade Command.
Tribute by the National Fire Brigade to the Territory of Agrigento
The National Fire Brigade pays tribute to the Agrigento area with a concert by its official band. A moving event set at the Temple of Concordia, surrounded by sky, land, art, and history.
Presentation of the AIA - FIGC National Award dedicated to Judge "Rosario Livatino"
The Agrigento AIA Section presents the 8th edition of the “Blessed Judge Rosario Livatino” National Award, celebrating sports, culture, and integrity. A prestigious recognition for the best rookie referee in Serie A.
La Via degli aromi
La Via degli Aromi opens at the Garden of Villa Genuardi—a project dedicated to the discovery of aromatic plants. A sensory experience that engages the community and highlights botanical knowledge. Through hands-on demonstrations,participants will explore the use of herbs in natural, sustainable cosmetics.
Liolà Fest
From May 28 to 30, Liolà Fest brings to life a vibrant arts festival dedicated to Luigi Pirandello. Through theater, music, dance, and international creativity, Agrigento’s historic center becomes an open-air laboratory. A joyful tribute to Sicily, nature, and the beauty of life.