Events in Catania during 2012

Find here information about events in Italy and its cities. Participate in the festivities and celebrations organised by the city of Catania, where you will be travelling to and learn more about the locals as well as their culture.

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Here you will not only find information about the city of Catania but also useful and resourceful tips on the most popular events in Catania.

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In Catania you may find events to suit all ages and tastes and the most perfect part is that they are easily accessible with your car hire. While visiting Catania for business or pleasure, there is always time for you to immerse yourself in the festivals in Catania, that might take place just nearby.
Enjoy exploring Catania with the help of your car hire but first check out the weather on our Weather Page! Find accommodation in Catania, possibly near the event you wish to attend.

February

Carnival of Acireale – Approximately 25 km / 15.5 miles from Catania in Acireale, is this spectacular annual carnival event in Sicily Catania. A long standing carnival considered to be the finest one in Sicily! (www.carnevaleacireale.com)
Feast of St. Agatha (3rd – 5th Feb) – The Patron Saint of Catania- St. Agatha is commemorated at this huge annual religious festival in Sicily Catania.

August

Catania Tango Festival – Calling all Tango enthusiasts to this Latin festival in Sicily Catania to dance the night away! (www.cataniatangofestival.com)
MedFest – A mystical festival in Sicily Catania held in the town of Buccheri, which is about an hour away from Catania. Stilt walkers, acrobats, magicians and other international performers wow the crowds.

May

Noto Flower Festival “Infiorata” (third Sunday in May) – The charming city of Noto, located about an hour from Catania, stages this unique annual floral festival in Sicily Catania, where the streets are adorned with beautiful mosaic like pieces of art work.

September

The festival of Madonna of the sick (1st week in Sept) – This five day religious festival in Sicily Catania takes place in the small town of Misterbianco, about 8km/5 miles outside of Catania. It pays homage to Madonna for the miracle that took place when she remarkably saved the sanctuary of her name from the devastation of Mount Etna when it violently erupted.

June

Theatrical Season at the Greek Theatre (end of May to June) – The National Institute of Ancient Drama presents a theatre festival of Greek classical works in Syracuse, (approximately an hour from Catania) during this festival in Sicily Catania.

October

Festival of Street Artists - Ibla Buskers – The area of Ragusa not far from Catania stages this interesting festival in Sicily Catania, where the streets of the town are full of international acts like clowns, jugglers, acrobats and more to entertain the passersby.

July

EtnaFest – A Sicily Catania festival of culture and music consisting of a diverse line-up of entertainment such as rock, classic, theatre performances and more.