Greeks settled in this corner of land, calling it Zancle, which means sickle, due to the shape of its natural harbor. Its current name derives from Messenia, the Greek town of the colonists who later populated it.

  • 06/08/2026 00:00 - 05/09/2026 00:00

    Borgo in Musica 2026

    From 6 August to 5 September 2026, San Marco d’Alunzio will host the 16th edition of “Borgo in Musica”, a [...]

  • 26/07/2026 00:00 - 31/07/2026 00:00

    Castroreale Jazz Festival 2026

    From 26 to 31 July 2026, Castroreale Jazz returns – the historic festival that has been bringing great jazz to [...]

  • 24/07/2026 00:00 - 26/07/2026 00:00

    Gioiosa Gustosa 2026

    From 24 to 26 July 2026, Gioiosa Marea will host the 13th edition of Gioiosa Gustosa, the food and wine [...]

  • 20/06/2026 00:00 - 24/06/2026 00:00

    Muzzuni Festival 2026

    From 20 to 24 June 2026, Alcara Li Fusi, in the heart of the Nebrodi Mountains, celebrates the Muzzuni Festival, [...]

  • 25/07/2026 00:00 - 31/08/2026 00:00

    Oliveri Expo 2026

    From 25 July to 31 August 2026, Oliveri Expo returns – the major regional fair that every summer transforms the [...]

  • 03/07/2026 00:00 - 13/09/2026 00:00

    Grandi Concerti Estate 2026 in Sicilia

    L’estate 2026 in Sicilia si accende con un ricchissimo calendario di concerti che porterà nelle principali venue dell’isola alcuni tra [...]

  • 03/07/2026 00:00 - 30/08/2026 00:00

    Tindari Festival 2026

    From 3 July to 30 August 2026, the Ancient Theatre of Tindari and numerous iconic venues across the Messina area [...]

  • 09/05/2026 00:00 - 24/05/2026 00:00

    Treasure Villages Festival 2026

    From 9 to 24 May 2026, the Treasure Villages Festival returns – a widespread festival organised by the Le Vie [...]

  • 12/04/2026 00:00 - 12/04/2026 00:00

    3rd Regional Day of Sicily’s Trails and Paths

    On Sunday 12 April 2026, Sicily will celebrate the third edition of the Regional Day of Trails and Paths, an [...]