Allegorical floats inspired by political themes parade around Termini Imerese, near Palermo, in a colourful Carnival claiming to be the oldest in Sicily. Prizes in excess of €30,000…

San Vitale in Castronovo pays tribute to the town's patron saint. Celebrations start with a torchlight procession dedicated to Elia, San Vitale's grandson, then the focus shifts to the saint…

For one night in March, April, and May, wine aficionados can sample fine wines from Argentina's regions at the Autumn Wine Tour Urbano in Palermo Viejo. Nip in and out of boutiques along…

Every Easter, the cosmic struggle between good and evil rages in the remote Sicilian village of Prizzi. In archaic re-enactments of medieval origins, villagers wear large and terrifying iron…

Easter in Palermo features impressive religious re-enactments dating back several centuries. Festivities start on Good Friday with the procession of the statue of Christ in medieval armour and…

Celebrated by the Albanian community, Easter in Piana degli Albanesi features sacred music and Greek-Orthodox rites along with other customs and practices. The sacred musical pieces narrating…

Easter celebrations in the Sicilian town of Gangi involve various rituals throughout the Holy Week, though the most interesting event is an unusual rivalry between saints on Easter Sunday. The…

The Sicilian Feast of the Schietti challenges the unmarried men of the town of Terrasini, near Palermo. The aim is to demonstrate their strength and hopefully impress the local girls by…

For one night in March, April, and May, wine aficionados can sample fine wines from Argentina's regions at the Autumn Wine Tour Urbano in Palermo Viejo. Nip in and out of boutiques along…

The Código País Creative Trends Festival is in a league of its own, encompassing up-to-the-minute favourites in cinema, theatre, music, art, design and even eroticism. Catch Buenos Aires' new…

The Artichoke Festival celebrates Cerda's most famous vegetable and a staple in Sicilian cuisine. The two-day event mixes art exhibits and other artichoke-themed entertainment with live…

"Red, white and bubbles" is the slogan for Avvinando, Palermo's annual celebration of quality wine that displays more than 450 Italian varieties at Villa Boscogrande. An excellent opportunity…

For one night in March, April, and May, wine aficionados can sample fine wines from Argentina's regions at the Autumn Wine Tour Urbano in Palermo Viejo. Nip in and out of boutiques along…

Milan's Teatro della Contraddizione presents its Experimental European Season, an event dedicated to language research in new theatre production. A vintage section focuses on historic shows…

Palermo's World Festival on the Beach combines windsurfing, beach volleyball, sky diving, paragliding, kite surfing, sailing, golf, jazz, a photography contest and a lot more in the unique…

Heavenly Planet Festival is a new international event combining world-class music with comedy and the spoken word. In 2009 it takes place at the Promenade in Reading, UK, and also in Palermo, Italy.

Screening productions focusing on the Mediterranean and Islam, the Sun Moon Film Festival is an international competition held at Palermo's Gallery of Modern Art (GAM). Eight prizes, including…

Locally known as festino, meaning little festival, the Santa Rosalia Festival has been celebrating Palermo's patron saint for nearly 400 years! There are massive parades and processions in the…

Variety is what the Verdura Festival in Palermo's Teatro Massimo is all about. Classical, rock, pop, dance and flamenco music are all featured during this summer festival.

Ustica, the rugged island 36 miles off Sicily, hosts its Diving and Snorkelling Festival every summer. The programme includes advanced and introductory diving courses, guided tours of…