APRIL EVENTS IN AGRIGENTO, 2025
April 4-5, 2025
Perfetti SconosciutiTheatrical season of Luigi Pirandello Theatre Foundation.📍 Teatro Luigi Pirandello, AgrigentoFor info: fondazioneteatropirandello.it
April 6, 2025
A Landscape to TasteEvery first Sunday of the month, enjoy tastings, sales of local products, guided tours, meetings, and workshops. Experience a day focused on local excellence, exploring history through flavors and culture.Organized by FAI – Italian Environmental Fund.📍 Giardino della KolymbethraFor info: giardinodellakolymbethra.it
April 9-12, 2025
Sphairos: Philosophical Meetings in Empedocles’ SitesDiscussions and workshops at historic locations linked to philosopher Empedocles.📍 Teatro Luigi Pirandello, Monastery of Santo Spirito, The Valley of the Temples
April 10, 2025
Theatrical Performance: "L’ebreo" featuring Nancy BrilliOrganized by the Valley of the Temples Archaeological Park.📍 Palacongressi, AgrigentoFor info: parcovalledeitempli.it
Mid-April
Hospitium Festival – Resilience in LampedusaA community festival celebrating renewal through workshops and discussions.📍 Lampedusa Island
April 13, 16, 17, 19, 20, 2025
Holy Week RitualsReligious functions and processions organized by Agrigento’s diocese.📍 Basilica Cathedral and Historic Center, AgrigentoFor info: museodiocesanoag.it
April 18, 2025
End Game: Anti-War Sculpture InaugurationEdoardo Malagigi unveils a monumental sculpture of Pinocchio, crafted from recycled plastic. The exhibit runs until September 2025.📍 Piazza Pirro Marconi, Agrigento
April 19, 2025 | 10:00-13:00
The Aromatic PathAromatherapy workshops and guided sensory tours at Agrigento’s botanical garden.📍 Botanical Garden, Agrigento
April 21, 2025
Easter Monday in the Valley of the TemplesJoin guided tours of the citrus grove, speleological explorations, and enjoy a picnic under century-old trees. Picnic baskets can be pre-ordered or bring your own.📍 Giardino della KolymbethraFor info: giardinodellakolymbethra.it
April 25, 2025
Liberation Day Picnic at KolymbethraCelebrate Italy’s Liberation Day with nature walks and guided tours of ancient sites. End with a scenic picnic among fragrant orange groves.📍 Giardino della Kolymbethra
April 26, 2025 | 9:00 PM
Klangforum Wien ConcertExperience avant-garde music from Mediterranean composers.📍 Teatro Luigi Pirandello, Agrigento
April 27, 2025
Gardening Day – Summer Vegetable WorkshopLearn how to cultivate summer vegetables with expert agronomists and local gardeners.📍 Giardino della Kolymbethra
Ongoing Events in April
Project Air (April Fridays at 12 PM): Explore biodiversity through food, history, and local traditions at Casa Diodoros.
Tetrapak Temple Installation: An eco-art installation inspired by the Temple of Concordia, using recycled Tetrapak.
Exhibitions at Villa Aurea and the Archaeological Museum: From Luigi Pirandello’s works in ceramic to modern art masters like De Chirico and Fontana.
Middle Ages and Chiaramonte Family Tours: Interactive exhibits about medieval Agrigento and its nobility.
The Secrets of Agrigento: Guided historical tours showcasing hidden gems.
All Month Long: Fridays at 12:00 PM
Living Diodoros: Fridays of BiodiversityStories, flavors, and local traditions at Casa Diodoros.📍 Valley of the Temples Archaeological Park
April – Book Presentation
Celebration of 30 Years of Cultural ActivitiesPublication presented by Luigi Pirandello Theatre.
Project Water & Project Earth
Agrigento and the Chiaramonte Family: Power and Devotion📍 Teatro Luigi Pirandello
March 20 – September 20, 2025
Tetrapak Temple InstallationInspired by the Temple of Concordia, Edoardo Malagigi’s work features columns made of recycled Tetrapak cartons.📍 Agrigento
April – Exhibition
Pirandello’s Novels in Ceramics38 ceramic artists interpret Pirandello’s stories through unique ceramic tiles.📍 Agrigento
Seminar: Agrigento’s 25 Centuries
An in-depth exploration of Agrigento’s history and its role as a capital through 2,500 years.
January – May 2025
The 1900s Through Foundations: From De Chirico to Fontana📍 Villa Aurea, Agrigento
Girgenti to Monaco: The Panitteri Vase Collection
📍 Pietro Griffo Archaeological Museum
Medieval and Chiaramonte Family Exhibitions
Explore Agrigento’s medieval heritage and the Chiaramonte family’s influence.📍 Santo Spirito Monastery and San Lorenzo Church
January – December: Cultural Tours and Theatre
Hidden Agrigento: Guided tours of secret locations.
Pirandello Theatre Educational Programs.
Segreta Agrigento: Ancient Roots Exhibition.
📍 Various Locations, including Luigi Pirandello Theatre
January to December – Exhibitions
Culture, Landscape, and Community
March 1 – May 31
Skillful Hands: Engraving Craft Workshops
March to December
Opera in Theatre 2025
Project Water
Varanasi: A Journey into the Infinite – Exploring new cities like Astana, Forest City, and The Line.
Organized by the Agrigento Cultural Heritage Authority in collaboration with Farm Cultural Park.
April – May
Educational Museum ActivitiesBy the Diocese of Agrigento at Luigi Pirandello Theatre.
February 15 – May 30
Interdisciplinary Seminars on Agrigento and Aragona’s Cultural Relations📍 Villa Genuardi, Ex Auditorium
February – November
Virgo Fidelis: Photography Exhibit Dedicated to the Patron Saint of the Carabinieri Corps
March 9 – April 30
Holy Week in Sicily: 9 Photographers’ Perspectives on Easter Traditions
March – June
Sports as a Motor for Social GrowthOrganized by Agrigento’s University Hub.
INSIGHTTHE RESIDENCIES
The Klangforum Wien artistic residency unfolds through three key moments: the performance of a concert featuring pieces selected via an international Call for Scores, a sound-diffusion event called Urban Interaction, and the Symposion, an immersive concert-event.
During their stay in Agrigento, the Klangforum Wien will rehearse and perform a concert showcasing the pieces chosen in February through the international Call for Scores. This concert will give voice to diverse musical trends of the Mediterranean area, offering a platform for avant-garde music.
In May, Klangforum Wien will bring music to the city's iconic spaces through Urban Interaction, a sound-diffusion event. Musicians, divided into small groups, will animate Agrigento's characteristic locations, creating moments of interaction with the city and fostering a mutual exchange and connection between the ensemble and the local community.
Inspired by Plato, the Symposion is a one-of-a-kind event also scheduled for May. For approximately seven hours, the ensemble will deliver a continuous flow of music accompanied by wine tastings, all in a relaxed setting with cushions and futons, potentially held outdoors.
In the enchanting setting of the Teatro dell’Efebo, music by renowned contemporary composers such as Haubenstock-Ramati, Sciarrino, Furrer, Cage, Haas, Iannotta, Scelsi, Ablinger, Xenakis, and many others will be performed, creating an unmatched sensory and cultural experience.
INSIGHTDISCOVER THE PLACE
Giardino della Kolymbethra
The Giardino della Kolymbethra, managed by FAI, is a rare archaeological and agricultural gem within the Archaeological Park of the Valley of the Temples. This extraordinary place embodies the colors, flavors, and scents of Sicilian land while narrating the story of ancient Akragas through its artifacts and hypogea, carved 2,500 years ago.
Today, it also serves as a venue for cultural events, exhibitions, and performances.
DISCOVER THE PLACE
Lampedusa
Lampedusa is the largest of the Pelagie Islands, located in the Mediterranean Sea. Known for its crystal-clear waters, idyllic beaches, and pristine nature, it is an ideal destination for sea lovers and those seeking tranquility. The island is also famous for the Isola di Lampedusa Nature Reserve and its rich biodiversity.
INSIGHTMEET THE ARTIST
Klangforum WienComposed of 25 musicians from 13 countries, Klangforum Wien continuously explores new horizons of artistic creativity alongside the most prominent composers of our time. Open-minded, virtuosic in performance, and audibly perceptive, Klangforum Wien is one of the most renowned contemporary music ensembles in the world, dedicated to artistic interpretation and expanding experiential boundaries.
A performance by Klangforum Wien is an event in the truest sense of the word: it offers a sensual, immediate, and irresistible experience. The novelty of its music speaks, acts, and captivates.
Since its founding by Beat Furrer in 1985, the ensemble—recipient of numerous awards and honors over the years—has made its mark on music history. It has premiered around 600 world-first performances, built an extensive discography of over 90 publications, and graced prestigious concert halls, opera houses, and major music festivals worldwide.
Klangforum Wien also hosts its own annual concert series at the Wiener Konzerthaus. The ensemble’s thoughtful repertoire selection and profound understanding of compositions contribute to its diversity, delivered through the finest and most joyful music performances.
Waste as an Object of Artistic Creation
The project was created to raise public awareness about the importance of the creative reuse of waste materials, promoting collective reflection on ecology, responsible resource use, and critical social issues such as peace and migration. Through three site-specific public art installations, artist Edoardo Malagigi invites the community of Agrigento to examine their relationship with waste and its potential transformation into something meaningful.
The project will unfold in multiple phases, accompanying the creation of the artworks with moments of community involvement and reflection. The Temple of Tetrapack features the colorful surface of columns, with visible packaging brands highlighting the importance of local contributions to the project.
In End Game, a tired and seated Pinocchio becomes a symbol of criticism against war, lies, and fake news, sparking reflections on truth and peace. The installation will be placed in Agrigento’s Central Station Square, serving as a focal point for community dialogue and awareness.
We Are All Migrants will be a symbolic and evocative sculpture addressing the universal theme of migration. A three-meter-diameter sphere will be constructed from wood salvaged from shipwrecks that arrived in Lampedusa. The curved planks, reminiscent of boat hulls, will be assembled with visible screws to emphasize their origin and history. The internal structure, made of steel rods, will support the sphere, which will rest on a corten steel base in Piazza Pirandello. The artwork will invite visitors to reflect on shared humanity and the impact of migration.
These works will not be mere aesthetic objects but catalysts for dialogue and participation. During the creation phases, schools and local communities will be engaged in educational workshops and collaborative activities. These moments will allow a deeper understanding of sustainability and reuse, showcasing how art can be a powerful tool for inspiring positive change.
SPHAIROS: Philosophical Encounters in the Land of Empedocles
A philosophical journey into the heart of Agrigento, where the tradition of ancient thought intertwines with present-day challenges.
The theme of the first edition, “Inside and Outside Plato’s Cave”, delves into the myth of the cave through keynote lectures, talks, theatrical performances, and philosophical walks. The event is curated by the Fondazione Orestiadi and the “Pier Paolo Pasolini” Cultural Center, with scientific direction by Alfonso Maurizio Iacono and artistic direction by Giovanni Taglialavoro.
From April 9th to 12th, academics, intellectuals, and students will gather to reflect on identity, knowledge, and learning in a dialogue that transcends the boundaries of two worlds—being inside and outside the cave, a metaphor for learning itself.
This event offers a chance to rediscover Agrigento as a place of thought, where the future is deeply rooted in an ancient heart.
From Vineyard to Wine
An exciting journey through vineyard rows and the authentic stories of those who live and work the land. From Vineyard to Wine celebrates Agrigento’s winemaking heritage through a podcast series, where winemakers share firsthand the traditions, challenges, and passions that turn grapes into excellence.
Public events will offer the opportunity to hear these stories directly from the protagonists, fostering an intimate and genuine connection with the land and its millennia-old knowledge. An experience that blends culture, tradition, and authenticity.
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