The event is organised by Accademia Sport Trapani with the support of the Municipality of San Vito Lo Capo and offers four months of activities dedicated to fitness, movement and personal wellbeing.

An open-air gym in San Vito Lo Capo

Fitness on the Beach allows residents and visitors to keep exercising during their holidays in a setting that is very different from a traditional gym. The activities take place on the seafront of San Vito Lo Capo, just a few steps from the beach and the sea.

The aim of the event is to combine sport and entertainment, giving participants the opportunity to stay fit, meet new people and enjoy an active holiday.

Yoga, Pilates and spinning on the beach

The programme includes a wide range of activities suitable for different fitness levels. The disciplines planned for the 2026 edition include AntiGravity Yoga, Pilates, Functional Training, Spinning, Group Cycling and Bungee Dance.

Classes are held throughout the week and are led by instructors from Accademia Sport Trapani. Some activities may also involve the use of small equipment, fitness balls and proprioceptive balance boards.

The programme therefore allows participants to choose between more intensive workouts, exercises focused on posture and mobility, and activities designed to promote relaxation and mental and physical wellbeing.

The weight training area on the San Vito Lo Capo seafront

One of the most interesting features of the event is the presence of a fully equipped weight training area on the seafront.

The fitness area will be open every day from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm throughout Fitness on the Beach. Visitors can therefore choose to exercise early in the morning or during the late afternoon, when temperatures are usually more pleasant.

Where Fitness on the Beach 2026 takes place

The sports area is located on the San Vito Lo Capo seafront, near beach entrance number 13. Activities are scheduled from 1 June to 30 September 2026.

Visitors arriving by car can read our guide on where to park in San Vito Lo Capo, with useful information about parking areas close to the town centre and the beach.

Information, opening times and bookings

To check the weekly programme, confirm the times of individual classes or book the use of the equipment, visitors can contact the organisers via WhatsApp on +39 338 7416936.

As the programme and class times may change during the season, it is advisable to ask for confirmation before going to the fitness area.

How to reach San Vito Lo Capo

San Vito Lo Capo can be reached from Vincenzo Florio Airport in Trapani Birgi by car, private transfer, available shuttle services or a combination of buses and local transport.

To plan your journey, read our guide to the four ways to reach San Vito Lo Capo from Trapani Airport.

After the colourful atmosphere of the Kite Festival, the patron saint festival brings San Vito Lo Capo back to its deepest identity: the sea, the devotion of local fishermen, the Sanctuary, the beach and the popular traditions that attract residents, pilgrims and visitors every year.

Saint Vito Festival in San Vito Lo Capo: tradition, sea and devotion

The Festival of Saint Vito Martyr is closely linked to the religious history of the town and to the devotion of the local seafaring community. According to tradition, young Vito reached these shores together with his nurse Crescenzia and his teacher Modesto while fleeing the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian.

For visitors, this is one of the best opportunities to discover San Vito Lo Capo beyond its famous beach. During the festival, the town shows a more authentic side, made of rituals, local participation and centuries-old traditions.

The traditional antenna a mare game

One of the most popular events is the antenna a mare, an old and very entertaining seaside game. Participants must walk along a long wooden beam suspended over the water and made slippery with soap, trying to reach a small flag placed at the end.

The game usually takes place near the pier and always attracts many spectators. Falls into the water are part of the fun and make this one of the most cheerful moments of the festival.

The Landing of the Saints on the beach

The most evocative moment of the celebrations is the Landing of the Saints, which takes place at sunset on the beach of San Vito Lo Capo. A small boat arrives from the sea carrying three figures representing Saint Vito, Crescenzia and Modesto.

They are welcomed by fishermen, boats and a large crowd gathered on the beach. Rockets, lights, fireworks and the sea in the background make this one of the most emotional scenes of the whole festival. For anyone staying in San Vito Lo Capo during those days, this is the event not to miss.

The 15 June procession and the Sanctuary

15 June is the central day of the religious celebration. The statue of Saint Vito is carried in procession through the streets of the town, accompanied by worshippers, local authorities and the community. As in many Sicilian patron saint festivals, one of the symbolic moments is the offering of the keys of the town to the Saint.

The procession ends near the Sanctuary of Saint Vito, one of the most representative monuments in San Vito Lo Capo. The church, with its fortress-like appearance, was built around an ancient chapel dedicated to the Saint and was later transformed into a place of protection for pilgrims and worshippers.

Useful information for visitors

During the festival, the centre of San Vito Lo Capo can be very busy, especially in the afternoon and evening. Visitors should arrive early, explore the town on foot and stay after the procession to enjoy the evening atmosphere, the fireworks and the lively streets around the Sanctuary.

Those planning to stay in town can check the page dedicated to B&B in San Vito Lo Capo. To plan the visit better, including beaches, excursions, nature and places to see nearby, it is also useful to read the guide on things to do in San Vito Lo Capo.

For possible updates on times, locations and the detailed programme, visitors can check the official page of the Municipality of San Vito Lo Capo dedicated to the Festival of Saint Vito Martyr.

From 28 June to 5 July 2026, Favignana will once again become one of the cultural centres of the Egadi Islands with Festival Florio 2026, a programme of music, theatre, literature, meetings with artists, masterclasses and tastings. The festival, founded in 2012 and artistically directed by Maestro Giuseppe Scorzelli, will take place mainly at the Former Florio Factory, one of the island´s most iconic places, with additional events in Marettimo and Levanzo.

Festival Florio is more than a simple events programme. It is a cultural project that brings together Mediterranean identity, historical memory and contemporary languages. Visitors staying in Favignana during these days will be able to enjoy evening concerts, sunset meetings, theatre performances and experiences linked to local food and wine. To plan your stay on the island, you can also visit the page dedicated to B&B in Favignana.

Festival Florio 2026: dates, venues and programme in Favignana

The Festival Florio 2026 in Favignana will open on Sunday 28 June at 9.30 pm at the Former Florio Factory with the Premio Favignana for Theatre awarded to Leo Gullotta, a recognition dedicated to personalities who have distinguished themselves for artistic value and civic commitment.

On Monday 29 June, the festival will continue with Carlotta Proietti and the show "Gigi Proietti, Insegnamenti e Chiacchiere" at the Former Florio Factory, while Marettimo will host a concert by the duo Carola Cilluffo and Claudio Terzo. Tuesday 30 June will focus on Enrico Pieranunzi, with an afternoon meeting dedicated to Bill Evans at Lido Radangia and the evening concert "Pieranunzi plays Morricone".

Concerts, theatre, meetings and tastings in the Egadi Islands

The programme combines music, words and territory. On Wednesday 1 July, visitors can attend a Cantine Florio wine tasting at Camparia and a concert by Raphaela Gromes and Julian Riem at the Former Florio Factory. On Thursday 2 July, the programme includes a meeting dedicated to the letters between Eduardo and Luca De Filippo, curated by Maria Procino, and the event "Ennio Morricone. Il genio, l´uomo, il padre", with Marco Morricone.

On Friday 3 July, the festival will involve both Favignana and Levanzo: the Former Florio Factory will host a concert by Pietro Adragna, in collaboration with the "Antonio Scontrino" Conservatory of Trapani, while Levanzo will welcome the violin duo Manuel and Gianni Burriesci. On Saturday 4 July, the programme includes a meeting on Saint Francis and the Papacy in thirteenth-century Italy and the theatrical reading "Cacciatori di Comete", dedicated to the Rosetta space mission.

Giovanni Allevi closes Festival Florio 2026

The closing event of Festival Florio 2026 will take place on Sunday 5 July at 9.30 pm with Giovanni Allevi and "Armonie Invisibili", a performance combining piano, words and landscape in an experience designed to dialogue with the natural beauty of Favignana.

In addition to the main events, the festival will also offer music masterclasses, cooking workshops and tastings. From 1 to 3 July, the Italian Sommelier Association will present wine experiences dedicated to local labels and grape varieties, including Grillo, Catarratto and Marsala. The Associazione Cucina Siciliana will also curate workshops on traditional dishes from the Trapani area, such as pizzi fritti, busiate cù l´agghia and sarde a linguata.

A holiday in Favignana between Festival Florio and the sea

The days of Festival Florio are also a perfect opportunity to discover Favignana by day and enjoy cultural events in the evening. Before a concert or a theatre performance, visitors can explore the historic centre, visit the Former Florio Factory, tour the island or choose one of its most popular coves. To plan your itinerary, you can read our guide to the best beaches in Favignana, with different options depending on the kind of sea and day you are looking for.

For the updated programme, mandatory reservations where required and details on each event, visit the official Festival Florio website.

Trapani Comix & Games 2026 brings comic art into the historic centre of Trapani with three collateral exhibitions dedicated to Manuele Fior, Monster Allergy and Giacomo Bevilacqua. The seventh edition of the festival, scheduled at Villa Margherita from 22 to 24 May 2026, opens up to the city through a cultural route across museums, cloisters and historic buildings.

The exhibitions are organised for Trapani Comix & Games, the festival dedicated to comics, videogames, cosplay, board games and pop culture, created by Nerd Attack ETS in collaboration with Ente Luglio Musicale Trapanese and the Municipality of Trapani. For visitors, the event is also a good opportunity to explore Trapani’s old town on foot, discovering art, architecture and some of the city’s most interesting cultural venues.

Trapani Comix 2026: three comic exhibitions in the historic centre

The exhibitions are hosted in three different venues: Museo San Rocco, Chiostro di San Domenico and Palazzo Cavarretta. This turns the festival into a small urban itinerary, designed not only for comic fans but also for travellers who want to experience Trapani through its cultural spaces.

The exhibition programme opens before the main festival and accompanies the three days at Villa Margherita. The official 2026 poster is signed by Mirka Andolfo, one of the best-known Italian comic artists on the international scene, confirming the festival’s growing focus on artistic quality and its connection with the city.

Manuele Fior at Museo San Rocco: Prima che cambi tutto

The first exhibition is “Prima che cambi tutto: desideri, luoghi e distanze nei fumetti di Manuele Fior”, hosted at Museo San Rocco and curated by Ludwig G. Maglione. The exhibition includes around eighty original plates from some of the author’s most important works, including Cinquemila chilometri al secondo, Hypericon, Celestia, L’Intervista and I giorni della Merla.

Through ink, watercolours and gouache, the exhibition explores youth as a changing emotional territory, made of desires, distances, relationships, restlessness and awareness. It can be visited on the first floor of the museum until 25 June 2026.

Manuele Fior will attend the festival on 22, 23 and 24 May. A guided visit is scheduled for Saturday 23 May at 11:00 at Museo San Rocco, together with the curator.

Il Fenomeno Monster Allergy at Chiostro di San Domenico

The second exhibition is “Il Fenomeno Monster Allergy”, hosted at Chiostro di San Domenico from 8 to 24 May 2026. Curated by Alino, the exhibition presents a selection of original plates, covers, sketches, studies, unpublished materials and foreign editions linked to one of the most popular Italian comic series for young readers.

Monster Allergy was created in 2003 by Katja Centomo, Francesco Artibani, Alessandro Barbucci and Barbara Canepa. The adventures of Zick and Elena Patata later became a Rainbow animated series, also available on RaiPlay, as well as videogames, a musical, spin-off books and merchandising.

The exhibition is organised in collaboration with Tunué and Siena Comics for Kids. Katja Centomo will attend Trapani Comix on 22, 23 and 24 May, with a meeting dedicated to the background and imagination behind the series.

A Panda Piace raccontarsi at Palazzo Cavarretta

The third exhibition is “A Panda Piace… raccontarsi”, dedicated to Giacomo Bevilacqua and hosted at Palazzo Cavarretta from 8 to 24 May 2026. It features plates and illustrations by the author, known for his character Panda and for his ironic, direct and immediately recognisable way of telling everyday life.

Over the years, Panda has become one of the most recognisable characters in contemporary Italian comics, reaching different generations of readers with a simple, funny and often melancholic language. The exhibition offers visitors the chance to discover Bevilacqua’s narrative world and artistic evolution.

Giacomo Bevilacqua will be a guest at Trapani Comix & Games. A guided visit is scheduled for Friday 22 May at 12:00 with the author and the curator.

Free entry to the Trapani Comix exhibitions

Entry is free for all three exhibitions. The exhibitions dedicated to Monster Allergy and A Panda Piace can be visited until 24 May 2026, while the Manuele Fior exhibition will remain open until 25 June 2026.

If you are arriving by car to visit the exhibitions or attend the festival, you can check this useful guide on where to park in Trapani, especially useful for moving between the old town, Villa Margherita and the main parking areas.

Trapani Comix & Games 2026: dates and useful information

Trapani Comix & Games 2026 will take place from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 May 2026 at Villa Margherita, in the heart of Trapani. The festival includes comics, videogames, cosplay, meetings with artists, shows, board games and pop culture events.

For updates on the programme, guests, tickets and collateral events, visitors can check the official Trapani Comix & Games website.

From 18 to 24 May 2026, Trapani celebrates one of the most iconic symbols of its cuisine: busiata pasta. For visitors travelling to western Sicily in spring, the Busiata Festival is a great opportunity to explore the historic centre, taste one of the area’s most traditional dishes and enjoy an event that combines food, culture and local identity.

At first glance it may look like a village food festival, but the project is much more ambitious. Busiata becomes a way to tell the story of Trapani through its food traditions, the Mediterranean Diet, durum wheat, pesto alla trapanese and the relationship between cuisine and territorial promotion.

Busiata Festival in Trapani: what to expect from 18 to 24 May 2026

The festival also celebrates an important recognition: the inclusion of the word “busiata” in the 2026 Zingarelli Italian dictionary. This symbolic achievement confirms the cultural value of this traditional pasta shape, now increasingly known by Italian and international tourists visiting Trapani and its province.

Busiata is a spiral shaped pasta traditionally served with pesto alla trapanese, made with tomatoes, almonds, garlic, basil and extra virgin olive oil. It is a simple but deeply Mediterranean dish, able to express the local territory through humble ingredients, intense flavours and a handmade technique passed down through generations.

During the week of the Busiata Festival, Trapani will turn into a large open air kitchen, with tastings, meetings, educational activities and initiatives also involving primary and secondary school students. The aim is not only to promote the flavour of busiata, but also its nutritional, historical and cultural value.

Tastings, cultural meetings and cooking shows in Trapani’s old town

One of the main venues of the event will be the Chiostro di San Domenico, which will host cultural meetings and in depth sessions dedicated to busiata and Trapani’s culinary tradition. Food experts, wheat producers and chefs will discuss topics such as territorial branding, food tourism and the role of busiata in tourist itineraries.

The festival will also include a more literary and cultural side, with local writers and historians exploring the presence of busiata in Sicilian literature, folk tales and family memory. In this sense, food is not only something to taste, but also a way to understand the history of the city.

One of the most interesting events is scheduled for 22 May, when chefs from Trapani will reinterpret busiata through a guided tasting. This will also be an opportunity to understand the nutritional balance of the dish, combining carbohydrates, healthy fats from olive oil and almonds, and antioxidants from garlic and tomatoes.

Busiata Day at Torre di Ligny: the great table on 23 May

The most festive moment of the event will take place on 23 May, in front of the beautiful Torre di Ligny, at the western end of Trapani’s historic centre. This will be the Busiata Day, featuring a large table for around 500 people and a tasting of traditional busiata with pesto alla trapanese.

The event will continue until 11:00 pm, with folk and jazz music, street theatre and performances by the “busiatrici”, women showing the traditional handmade preparation of the pasta. For tourists, this is probably the most scenic moment of the whole week: good food, music, the sea and one of Trapani’s most beautiful landmarks in the background.

The final day, scheduled for 24 May, will also have a symbolic meaning. In the municipalities taking part in the project, a commemorative plaque will be installed with the phrase “Questa è la terra dove nasce la Busiata”, meaning “This is the land where Busiata was born”. A special philatelic cancellation dedicated to the Busiata Festival is also planned.

Visiting Trapani during the Busiata Festival

The Busiata Festival can also be the perfect starting point for a weekend in Trapani. The historic centre is easy to explore on foot and allows visitors to combine the event with a walk along the ancient sea walls, the harbour, the Torre di Ligny area and the streets of the old town, where restaurants, cafés and local shops are concentrated.

If you are travelling by car, it may be useful to plan ahead and check this guide on where to park in Trapani, especially if you want to reach the old town or the harbour area during the busiest days of the festival.

The Busiata Festival 2026 is therefore much more than a food event. It is a story of Trapani told through one of its most distinctive dishes: a pasta made of semolina, water, craftsmanship and memory, now ready to become an ambassador of the city beyond Sicily.

From 17 April to 10 October 2026, the Museo San Rocco in Trapani hosts “Il mondo è uno”, a contemporary art exhibition combining visual art, poetry and reflections on the Mediterranean world. The project is inspired by the “Italian Triptych” by Yannis Ritsos, one of the most important Greek poets of twentieth-century European literature.

The exhibition is conceived and curated by Francesco Piazza, with the scientific advice of Amanda Skamagka, lecturer at the Department of Italian Language and Literature of the University of Athens. The itinerary brings together nineteen artists, each invited to reinterpret Ritsos’ work through different artistic languages and perspectives.

Art exhibition in Trapani: dates, opening hours and visitor information

The event takes place at the Oratorio San Rocco, Museum of Contemporary Art, in the heart of Trapani’s historic centre. The exhibition can be visited on Tuesdays and Fridays from 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm. Visits on other days and at other times may be possible depending on the availability of the museum volunteers. Admission is listed as free.

For travellers staying in the city, “Il mondo è uno” can be an interesting stop during a cultural walk through Trapani’s old town. The Museo San Rocco is located in a central area and is easy to reach on foot, especially for visitors staying in one of the B&Bs in Trapani or in accommodation near the historic centre.

The exhibition is not only a contemporary art show, but also a dialogue between images and poetic language. The reference to Yannis Ritsos gives the event an international and Mediterranean dimension, connecting Trapani with broader themes such as memory, identity and the changes of the contemporary world.

The presence of nineteen artists makes the itinerary varied and suitable even for visitors who are not looking for a traditional museum experience. The artworks offer different interpretations of the poetic text, creating an open visual journey for art lovers and for travellers curious to discover a less obvious side of Trapani.

This exhibition is especially suitable for those visiting Trapani in spring or summer and looking for an indoor cultural event to add to their stay. It can be easily combined with a walk through the historic centre, a visit to the harbour or an evening in the main streets of the city.

Main information: exhibition “Il mondo è uno”, from 17 April to 10 October 2026, at the Museo San Rocco in Trapani. Opening hours: Tuesdays and Fridays, from 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm. Free admission. For updates and further information, visitors can check the Facebook page of Museo San Rocco.

May is usually known as the month of flowers, when spring reaches its full beauty and the days invite people to spend more time outdoors. In Trapani, however, May is also becoming a month dedicated to books thanks to “Il Maggio dei Libri”, a national reading campaign joined by the Agostino Pepoli Regional Museum with a programme of meetings, readings and cultural events running until 29 May 2026.

For visitors staying in Trapani during this period, the initiative is a pleasant opportunity to discover the Pepoli Museum not only as one of the city’s most important cultural attractions, but also as a lively meeting place open to residents, families and tourists. Housed in the former Carmelite convent next to the Sanctuary of the Annunziata, the museum preserves important collections of paintings, sculptures, coral works, majolica, silverware and objects linked to the history of Trapani and western Sicily. During this event series, however, the museum also becomes a space for reading, conversation and cultural participation.

Events and programme at the Pepoli Museum

The programme opened on 23 April at 5:00 pm with the presentation of Salvatore Bongiorno’s book Lotte contadine nella Sicilia dei feudi, in conversation with Antonino Tobia. The calendar then continues in May with events designed for different audiences, from adults to young children.

One of the most family-friendly events will take place on Saturday 16 May at 5:00 pm, with read-aloud activities for children aged 3 to 6, organised in collaboration with Nati per Leggere. The aim is to introduce children to the pleasure of listening to stories and discovering books, at least for one afternoon away from tablets, smartphones and other digital distractions. Admission is free, but booking is required for this activity.

On 21 May at 5:00 pm, the museum will host Carla Rossi, who will present her book Oltre i margini. Il linguaggio artistico delle miniatrici europee tra Medioevo e Rinascimento. The volume explores the artistic and book-related creativity of women in Europe between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, including both religious and secular contexts.

The programme will end on Friday 29 May at 5:00 pm with the screening of the documentary Vincenzo Scuderi. La coscienza popolare dei beni culturali, dedicated to cultural heritage, collective memory and public awareness of the value of historical and artistic assets.

Useful information for visitors

The events of Il Maggio dei Libri at the Pepoli Museum are free to attend. Booking is required only for the children’s reading activity. Visitors who would also like to explore the museum’s permanent collections should check the regular opening hours: from Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, with last admission at 5:00 pm; Sundays and public holidays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, with last admission at 12:00 noon. The museum is closed on Mondays. The standard museum ticket costs €8, with a reduced ticket at €4.

This event can be easily included in a cultural itinerary around Trapani, together with the historic centre, the Sanctuary of the Annunziata, the salt pans and other events in the province of Trapani. Travellers arriving by air may also find useful this guide on how to reach Trapani from Palermo Airport, especially when planning transfers and travel times in western Sicily.

Until 28 June 2026, the contemporary art space INCURVA in Trapani hosts the group exhibition “I Ciclopi (Eye, Camera, Myth)”, curated by Saim Demircan. The exhibition takes place in Largo San Francesco di Paola, in the historic centre of the city, and offers an interesting cultural stop for visitors spending a few days in Trapani.

The project is inspired by a 1971 text by Robert Smithson, where the camera is connected to the ancient Greek myth of the Cyclops: a single eye that observes, records, but can also distort reality. Starting from this image, the exhibition explores the relationship between vision, photography, body, technology and myth. The camera is not presented as a neutral instrument, but as a device that selects, interprets and changes the way we look at the world.

The show includes works by Dora Budor, Jana Euler, Jasper Marsalis, Simon Dybbroe Møller, Nina Porter, Margaret Raspé and Davide Stucchi. Visitors will find sculptures, films, installations and paintings, with works that refer to monocular vision, reuse photographic technologies or question the very idea of the image.

Opening hours, free admission and featured artists

The artists involved have exhibited in major international institutions, including the MoMA in New York, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam and Kunsthalle Basel. This makes the exhibition one of the most interesting cultural options of the period for visitors who want to discover Trapani’s contemporary side.

The exhibition is open with free admission. According to the available information, opening hours are: Thursday and Friday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Saturday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Sunday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The venue is also described as accessible to people with disabilities. Before visiting, it is still advisable to check for possible updates, especially on holidays or in case of visits by appointment.

For travellers staying in Trapani, “I Ciclopi” is a good opportunity to discover a different side of the city, beyond the sea, the old town and local food. After the exhibition, visitors can continue with a walk through the historic centre, among churches, old palaces and views of the harbour.

To plan your stay, you can also check where to sleep in a B&B in Trapani, the restaurants in Trapani and ideas on what to do in Trapani during your visit.

From 22 to 24 May 2026, Villa Margherita in Trapani will host the seventh edition of Trapani Comix & Games, one of the most anticipated pop culture events in western Sicily. Organised by Nerd Attack ETS in collaboration with the Luglio Musicale Trapanese and the Municipality of Trapani, the festival is set to bring together comics, gaming, live entertainment and themed experiences in the city’s central public garden.

What visitors can expect

The 2026 edition is designed as a three-day event featuring comics, shows, games, exhibitions and activities for different age groups. According to the official website, the festival will include themed areas such as videogames, role-playing games, artist alley, Twitch area, medieval area, exhibition zone and the new Hanami Zone, inspired by Japanese culture and cherry blossom season.

Visitors can expect virtual reality, augmented reality, simulators, tabletop games, fantasy books, manga, gadgets and food stands, alongside artists, illustrators and exhibitors from across Italy. One of the first major names already announced is C. B. Cebulski, the current Editor-in-Chief of Marvel Comics, whose presence confirms the growing national profile of the festival.

A city-wide atmosphere

The event will not be limited to Villa Margherita. The 2026 programme also includes the return of “Comix in Vetrina”, a project that turns shop windows across Trapani into illustrated displays inspired by comics, cinema and videogames. The initiative helps spread the festival atmosphere through the city centre and creates an open-air artistic route for residents and tourists alike.

The visual identity of the new edition is also one of its strongest elements. The official poster has been created by internationally acclaimed Italian artist Mirka Andolfo and reinterprets the local legend of the pirate Serisso through a contemporary female figure, set against the iconic rose window of the Church of Sant’Agostino. It is a choice that connects local history with modern pop imagery.

For travellers visiting Trapani in late May, Trapani Comix 2026 offers more than a niche fair. It is a lively city event combining entertainment, creativity and community, ideal for anyone looking to add a different and contemporary experience to their stay.

The San Domenico Complex in Trapani is hosting the retrospective exhibition “La curvatura dell’universo”, dedicated to Marsala-born artist Angela Trapani and curated by Ivan Quaroni.

Open to visitors until May 3, 2026, the exhibition brings together around fifty works, including painting, photography, sculpture and installation, retracing more than forty years of artistic research from the 1980s to the present day.

An exhibition to visit in Trapani

The exhibition is not conceived as a simple chronological survey, but as a broader exploration of the curved form, a recurring visual element that runs throughout the artist’s work and gives the show its title.

Part of the programme linked to Gibellina Italian Capital of Contemporary Art 2026, it is a worthwhile cultural stop for visitors staying in Trapani and looking for an exhibition set in one of the city’s historic venues.

Free admission. Opening hours: from Friday to Sunday, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with visits also available by appointment.

Trapani is preparing to welcome a new season of performances with the 78th Season of the Ente Luglio Musicale Trapanese, a historic Theatre of Tradition officially recognized by the Italian Ministry of Culture. The 2026 programme, entitled Verbs of Love, features twenty-one events from March to December, including opera, music, dance and concerts hosted in some of the city’s most evocative venues.

The theme chosen for this edition explores love in a broad sense, as welcome, inclusion and sharing, and forms part of a three-year project that follows the 2025 theme dedicated to integration, humanity and courage, before continuing in 2027 with the theme of dreams.

Main events of the season

The season opens on March 29 at the Cathedral of San Lorenzo with Mozart’s Requiem K. 626, included in the Holy Week celebrations and offered with free admission until all available seats are taken.

The heart of the summer season will be dedicated to opera at the Teatro Giuseppe Di Stefano in Villa Margherita, where three much-loved titles will be staged: Nabucco by Giuseppe Verdi on July 12 and 14, I Capuleti e i Montecchi by Vincenzo Bellini on July 21, and L’Elisir d’Amore by Donizetti on July 30.

In August and September, the programme will continue at the Chiostro San Domenico with seven open-air concerts, including American Dream on August 9. During autumn and winter, performances will move to the Sala Grande of the San Domenico Complex and the Teatro Tonino Pardo, confirming a cultural programme that accompanies the city for much of the year.

The 2026 programme brings together renowned names and young talents, including Bruno Canino, Michele Campanella and Monica Leone, Giovanni Sollima, Lidia Schillaci, the Signum Saxophone Quartet and the Faraualla.

The programme also includes the 21st Giuseppe Di Stefano International Opera Competition, scheduled from May 13 to 16, dedicated this year to the selection of voices for I Capuleti e i Montecchi. Subscription packages and special discounts for under-30s and over-65s are also available, helping to make the season accessible to an even wider audience.

With performances staged across several venues and a programme that combines tradition, music and entertainment, the Luglio Musicale Trapanese once again confirms its place in 2026 as one of the most important cultural events in western Sicily.

Among the most heartfelt events of Easter in Trapani, the Procession of the Risen Christ marks the joyful moment that follows the solemn rites of Holy Week. Although in its current form it is a relatively recent tradition, this celebration recalls ancient Easter rituals that for centuries characterized Easter Sunday in the city.

In the past, the day was marked by very distinctive ceremonies, such as the Calata da tila, the ritual in which the image of Christ was unveiled at midday amid flowers, colors, and the festive ringing of church bells. On the same day there was also the ancient Meeting between Mary and Jesus, with the statues crossing the city and meeting in the historic center.

Origins and meaning of the rite

The current procession of the Risen Christ can be seen as a revival of that ancient tradition, which for a long time remained in the background compared with the better-known Procession of the Mysteries. Its symbolic meaning is clear: after the sorrow of Good Friday, the city celebrates the Resurrection of Christ with a joyful rite proclaiming victory over death.

The statue of the Risen Christ dates back to the late eighteenth century and the early nineteenth century and was made of wood, canvas, and glue, according to the same artistic tradition used for the Mysteries. Originally, it represented the Sacred Heart of Jesus, but it was later adapted to the traditional iconography of the Risen Christ with a white robe and the banner of the Resurrection.

One of the most distinctive features of the procession is the traditional annacata, the rhythmic swaying movement with which the statue is carried on the shoulders, accompanied by the joyful sound of the marching band. This movement makes the festive spirit of Trapani’s Easter rite even more evident.

The Easter Sunday program

On Easter Sunday, at 9:30 am, the traditional meeting between the Sorrowful Virgin and the Risen Christ takes place in the Church of the Collegio. At 10:15 am, the procession begins and heads toward the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, where the solemn Easter Pontifical Mass is celebrated at 11:00 am.

In the afternoon, at 5:30 pm, the Risen Christ goes out once again in procession through the streets of Trapani’s historic center, before returning to the Church of the Collegio. It is an event that brings the city’s Easter celebrations to a close with a deeply shared moment of faith, tradition, and popular participation.

The publication of the Itinerary of the Misteri 2026 confirms one of the central events of Holy Week in Trapani. The Misteri 2026 route will take place exclusively through the streets of the historic city center, in line with the alternating schedule with Via Fardella adopted since 2011 when defining the procession’s path.

After weeks of anticipation, the complete list of streets that will be crossed by the Sacred Groups from the moment of their departure has been released. Also in 2026, due to the restoration works currently affecting the Church of the Holy Souls in Purgatory, the procession will start and return to the Church of the Jesuit College, which continues to serve as the temporary home of the Misteri.

The procession will begin at the conclusion of the Rite of the Descent from the Cross. The departure is scheduled for 2:00 PM, marking the start of a long route through the heart of the city, featuring marching bands, pauses, and passages along the main streets of the historic center. For residents and visitors, the procession becomes an immersive experience that accompanies Trapani throughout the night, until its return the following morning.

Below is the complete itinerary

Outbound route (departure at 2:00 PM)

• Via Tintori


• Via Nunzio Nasi


• Via Custonaci


• Via Corallai


• Piazza Jolanda


• Corso Vittorio Emanuele


• Via Libertà


• Via Torrearsa


• Via Teatro


• Piazza Scarlatti


• Via Argentieri


• Piazza Notai


• Via Cuba


• Piazza Cuba


• Via Barone Sieri Pepoli


• Via Garibaldi


• Piazza Municipio


• Via XXX Gennaio


• Via Osorio


• Via Mazzini


• Via Scontrino


• Piazza Vittorio Emanuele (Stop)

BREAK

Return route

• Viale Regina Margherita


• Via Palmerio Abate


• Via Bastioni


• Via Mercé


• Via Aperta


• Via Magistrale


• Via San Michele


• Via Santa Elisabetta


• Corso Italia


• Piazza Scarlatti


• Via Sant’Agostino


• Piazza Sant’Agostino


• Via Torrearsa


• Corso Vittorio Emanuele


• Via Tintori


• Via Nunzio Nasi


• Via Serisso


• Via San Francesco d’Assisi


• Via Barlotta


• Via Tartaglia


• Viale Duca d’Aosta


• Via Cristoforo Colombo


• Via Silva


• Via Piloti


• Largo delle Ninfe


• Via Carolina


• Corso Vittorio Emanuele


• Via Papa XXIII


• Piazza Matteotti


• Via Libertà


• Via Mancina


• Corso Vittorio Emanuele

The return to the Church of the Jesuit College is scheduled for 8:30 AM.