Catania
Catania's premier theatre is named after the city's most famous son, composer Vincenzo Bellini. It's one of Italy's most glorious old theatres, staging…
Must-see entertainment in Sicily
Palermo
Ernesto Basile's six-tiered art-nouveau masterpiece is Europe's second-largest opera house and one of Italy's most prestigious, right up there with La…
Palermo
Tucked away in a crumbling baroque courtyard, this intimate, family-run theatre hosts wonderful concerts of world and folk music, as well as theatrical…
Syracuse
Syracuse's beloved puppet theatre hosts regular evening performances; see its website for a calendar.
Catania
For local cinephiles, summer means sultry outdoor film nights at Arena Argentina. Head up for mainly cult and art-house flicks, from Purple Rain and…
Catania
Queues are the norm at MA, a stylish, high-profile club serving up quality DJ sets, live bands and jam sessions. The space comes with its own restaurant,…
Catania
Monk hosts top-notch Italian and international jazz talent, with past acts including saxophonist Pietro Tonolo and world-renowned pianist Dado Moroni. It…
Palermo
This grandiose 19th-century theatre is a popular venue for classical music, staging year-round concerts of works from composers such Beethoven, Strauss,…
Teatro dei Pupi di Mimmo Cuticchio
Palermo
This puppet theatre is a charming low-tech choice for children (and the child within), staging traditional, one-hour shows using exquisitely handcrafted…
Agrigento
This city-run theatre is Sicily's third largest, after Palermo's Teatro Massimo and Catania's Teatro Massimo Bellini. Works by local hero Luigi Pirandello…
Palermo
A short, summer program of mostly popular and operatic music (including prolific national and international acts) in the lovely gardens of the Villa…
Catania
Housed in Catania's former sulphur works, Zo serves up contemporary art and performance from Italy and beyond. Its eclectic program of events includes…
Syracuse
Box office outside Teatro Greco selling tickets to Syracuse's annual Festival of Greek Theatre.
Syracuse
This office sells advance tickets to Syracuse's annual Festival of Greek Theatre.
