Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover Alcamo's Christmas events with our detailed guide. Whether you're a resident who knows every corner of the city or a visitor exploring it for the first time, our guide will accompany you through the holidays.
Alcamo's historic center transforms during the Christmas period, with Piazza Ciullo hosting the traditional Christmas market. Along Corso VI Aprile, the light displays create a festive atmosphere, while the Mother Church becomes the focal point of religious celebrations. A few steps away, the Castle of the Counts of Modica provides a suggestive backdrop for the cultural events that animate the festive period.
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Alcamo Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Festival of New Impressions
- What to Expect
- An international music lineup featuring German, Dutch, and Swiss bands.
- Description
- The Festival di Nuove Impressioni is a musical and artistic event held at Piazza Ciullo in Alcamo, featuring an international lineup including German, Dutch, and Swiss bands. The 2nd of August will feature Nebulake, followed by Frollein Smilla and Go-Dratta. The 3rd of August will feature Wolf & Moon, Ikan Hyu, and Micronaut.
- Where
- Alcamo | More Info : Festival of New Impressions
Blues Festival
- What to Expect
- Live performances by nationally renowned blues artists.
- Description
- The Gladstone Blues Festival is an annual event celebrating blues music with live performances by local and national artists. The festival offers a variety of activities, including food and souvenir vendors, an amusement park, and a Saturday morning parade.
- Where
- Alcamo | More Info : Blues Festival
Alcart – Legality and Culture
- What to Expect
- A music stage that promotes culture and diversity.
- Description
- Alcart is a cultural and musical festival that blends art, music, and tradition to create an authentic and unforgettable experience. It promotes and spreads culture, diversity, and legality among young people, animating the night with international artists.
- Where
- Alcamo | More Info : Alcart – Legality and Culture
International Contest for Lyrical Singers “City of Alcamo”
- What to Expect
- Free accommodation for the first 100 participants at the Hotel Centrale in Alcamo.
- Description
- The International Singing Contest for Lyric Singers “City of Alcamo” is an international music event held in Alcamo, where lyric singers of any nationality can participate by presenting six songs with at least three different Italian authors.
- Where
- Alcamo | More Info : International Contest for Lyrical Singers “City of Alcamo”
Cortiamo – International Short Film Contest
- What to Expect
- Awarding of the best international short films.
- Description
- The International Short Film Competition "Cortiamo" is an annual event that awards the best short films from around the world. Organized by the cultural cinema circles "Segni Nuovi" and "Alcamo Doc," the competition is co-financed by the City of Alcamo and patronized by ANCCI and ACEC.
- Where
- Alcamo | More Info : Cortiamo – International Short Film Contest
Alcamo Other Holiday Activities
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
- What to Expect
- Musical procession with the band playing the "ninnaredda".
- Description
- The Immaculate Conception Festival in Alcamo is a religious event held at the San Francesco d'Assisi parish. The festival includes eucharistic celebrations, recitation of the rosary, a concert by the Mater Dei choir, and a band procession playing the traditional "ninnaredda".
- Where
- Alcamo | More Info : Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Solemn Vespers
- What to Expect
- Religious celebration in memory of the Transit of St. Francis
- Description
- The Solemn Vespers in memory of the Transit of St. Francis are a religious event that recalls the devotion and love of Italians for the Patron Saint. Delegations and pilgrims from the region participate at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli to celebrate the Transit of St. Francis.
- Where
- Alcamo | More Info : Solemn Vespers
Chalices of Stars
- What to Expect
- Tastings of fine wines in unique settings
- Description
- Calici di Stelle is a summer event that celebrates the combination of the universe's charm and the passion for wine, transforming the most suggestive locations in Italy into starlit stages. It features wine tastings, encounters with producers, moonlit vineyard walks, and astronomical observation moments that enrich the evenings with magic.
- Where
- Alcamo | More Info : Chalices of Stars