It will be a weekend full of events, taste and tradition. Starting with the return of the celebrations for Sant’Antonio in which in addition to the procession there will be numerous artistic performances that will take place in the city during the famous White Night. Mysteries and the city of Messina are told with the fourth appointment of Strettartme. Traditional products, music and fun are the ingredients of two Messina events: VinItala 2024 and Rocca Summer Fest. The medieval dinner in Montalbano Elicona is unmissable.
Events on the calendar
Feast of St. Anthony
The appointment with devotion is back: the Feast of Saint Anthony. Over the weekend we will get to the heart of things with the 11th edition of the Notte Bianca S. Antonio. The Basilica will remain open until 1 am with visits to the Saint of Miracles, the museums, the S. Annibale Crypt and there will be no shortage of concerts. On Sunday it will be the turn of the procession with the Saint’s Triumphal Chariot through the streets of the city.
“Strettartme”, Art tells the story of the city
Fourth day of “Strettartme – Art tells the city”, an initiative of the Officina del sole promoted in synergy with the Departments of Youth Policies and Culture and Tourism and the Messina Social City. Among the initiatives “Legends and mystery in Messina” and “Messina in 1848”.
VinItala 2024 with tastings and street food
All ready for IV edition of VinItala. The program includes three days dedicated to tasting wines from the MonteScuderi Valley produced by thirteen different local producers, as well as street food, crafts and popular music and masterclasses on the topic. An unmissable opportunity to taste the typical dishes of the area.
Rocca Summer Fest in Roccalumera
Finally the time has come for the second edition of the Rocca Summer Fest. Three days of live music, street food and fun in Piazza Santa Maria del Carmelo in Roccalumera. Among the dishes to taste we have: Pane cunzato, Pane e Panelle, Patatwister, Fried Pizza, Sandwich with sausage and caramelized onion, Angus arrosticini, Angus meatballs and much more.
Medieval dinner in Montalbano Elicona
Ready for a unique experience? On Sunday there will be the event At the Court of Frederick II at the medieval castle of Montalbano Elicona. A dive into the past with artists, musicians, tastings and typical products.
