Food festivals and events in Catania e Etna 2026
“At the foot of Mount Etna, Catania thrives on contrasts: the fire of the volcano and the sweetness of Bronte pistachio.”
Pistachio and Lava
Upcoming Events
Sagra del pesce spada
Pistacchio Verde di Bronte
The "green gold" of Etna, the most prized pistachio in the world.
Festa dell'acciuga
Ficodindia dell'Etna
A succulent fruit cultivated on the slopes of the volcano.
Mount Etna is Europe's highest active volcano (3,357 m).
The Festa di Sant'Agata is the world's third largest religious celebration.
Discovering the territory
Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique
Prodotti del Territorio
Vino Etna DOC
Mineral and volcanic wines, available in red, white, and rosé.
Piatti della Tradizione
Tradizioni e Cultura
Patrimoni UNESCO
Monte Etna
Europe's highest active volcano (3,357 m).
Patrimonio NaturaleCittà tardo-barocche del Val di Noto
Includes Catania, Militello, and Caltagirone.
Patrimonio CulturaleTradizioni Popolari
Festa di Sant'Agata
The world's third largest religious festival by attendance, drawing over 1 million people.
Carnevale di Acireale
"Sicily's most beautiful Carnival," featuring illuminated papier-mâché floats.
Ceramiche di Caltagirone
A millennia-old ceramic tradition, home to the famous Scala di Santa Maria del Monte.
Parchi e Aree Naturali
Parco dell'Etna
59,000 hectares surrounding Europe's highest active volcano.
Personaggi Illustri
Vincenzo Bellini
ComposerBorn in Catania, author of the opera Norma, which gave its name to Pasta alla Norma.
Giovanni Verga
WriterThe leading exponent of Italian verismo, he set his works in the Sicilian Etna region.
Domande Frequenti
1What DOP and IGP products are found in Catania and Etna?expand_more
In Catania and Etna you'll find 3 protected designation products, including: Pistacchio Verde di Bronte (DOP), Ficodindia dell'Etna (DOP), and Vino Etna DOC (DOC).
2What should I eat in Catania and Etna?expand_more
The typical dishes of Catania and Etna include: Pasta alla Norma, Granita con brioche, and Arancino catanese. Each of these dishes tells the story of the territory's gastronomic tradition.
3What UNESCO World Heritage Sites are in Catania and Etna?expand_more
Catania and Etna are home to 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Monte Etna (Natural, 2013) and the Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto (Cultural, 2002).
4What are the most famous food festivals in Catania and Etna?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Catania and Etna are: Festa di Sant'Agata (Catania, February 3-5); Sagra del Pistacchio di Bronte (Bronte, October); Ottobrata Zafferanese (Zafferana Etnea, every Sunday in October); and ViniMilo (Milo, August-September).
5What natural parks are in Catania and Etna?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Catania and Etna include the Parco dell'Etna (Regional Park).
6Who organizes the food festivals in Catania and Etna?expand_more
Festivals in Catania and Etna are organized by local communities including Pro Loco Bronte, Pro Loco Zafferana Etnea, and Consorzio Etna DOC. These local associations are the guardians of the territory's gastronomic traditions.