Detailed program, Tickets for performances
From Saturday, March 8 to Sunday, March 16, 2025, the city of Agrigento will be filled with a festive and vibrant atmosphere, featuring a rich program of cultural events and unmissable performances.
77th Almond Blossom Festival – Agrigento 2025
Official Program
Saturday, March 8- 6:00 PM – Viale della Vittoria: “The Festival is Woman”
- 9:00 PM – Teatro Pirandello: Theatrical play “All Solon’s Fault” (World premiere, free admission)
- 10:00 AM – Parade of International, Regional, and Children’s Folk Groups from Piazza Pirandello to Viale della Vittoria
- 12:00 PM – Performance of Children’s Folk Groups – Piazza Cavour
- 4:00 PM – Performance of Regional Folk Groups – Piazza Cavour
- 5:30 PM – Teatro Pirandello: Theatrical play “All Solon’s Fault” (free admission)
- 9:30 AM – Palacongressi: 22nd International Festival “Children of the World” – Show for schools
- 11:00 AM – Parade of Folk Groups from Piazza Pirandello to Piazza Cavour. Performance at Piazza Cavour
- 4:30 PM – Parade of Folk Groups from Piazza Pirandello to Piazza Cavour. Performance at Piazza Cavour
- 9:30 AM – Palacongressi: 22nd International Festival “Children of the World” – Show for schools
- 11:00 AM – Parade of Folk Groups from Piazza Pirandello to Piazza Cavour. Performance at Piazza Cavour
- 5:30 PM – Decumanus Itinerary: Friendship Torch Lighting Ceremony at the Temple of Concordia
- 8:30 PM – Palacongressi: 22nd International Festival “Children of the World”
- 9:30 AM – Palacongressi: 22nd International Festival “Children of the World” – Show for schools
- 11:00 AM – Parade of Folk Groups from Piazza Pirandello to Piazza Cavour. Performance at Piazza Cavour
- 4:30 PM – Parade of Folk Groups from Piazza Pirandello to Piazza Cavour. Performance at Piazza Cavour
- 8:30 PM – Teatro Pirandello: “Latin America Folk Night”
- 9:30 AM – Palacongressi: 22nd International Festival “Children of the World” – Show for schools
- 11:00 AM – Parade of Folk Groups from Piazza Pirandello to Piazza Cavour. Performance at Piazza Cavour
- 4:30 PM – Parade of Folk Groups from Piazza Pirandello to Piazza Cavour. Performance at Piazza Cavour
- 8:30 PM – Pietro Griffo Archaeological Museum: 22nd “Children of the World” Festival Gala and Claudio Criscenzo Award Ceremony
- 9:00 PM – Via Atenea: Street Folk Fest – City party with international folk groups and tastings of typical products
- 9:30 AM – Prefecture: Reception ceremony for international folk representatives and gift exchange
- 11:00 AM – Parade of Folk Groups from Piazza Pirandello to Piazza Cavour. Performance at Piazza Cavour
- 5:00 PM – Piazza Pirandello: Mayor’s Greeting and Friendship Torchlight Procession – Parade of international folk groups and children to Viale della Vittoria
- 9:00 PM – Palacongressi: 66th International Folklore Festival
- 9:00 PM – Viale della Vittoria: Latin Fiesta – Featuring dance schools
- 10:30 AM – Via Sacra, Valley of the Temples Archaeological Park: Peace and Brotherhood Walk – 22nd International Festival “Children of the World”
- 11:00 AM – Parade of Folk Groups from Piazza Pirandello to Piazza Cavour. Performance at Piazza Cavour
- 4:00 PM – Palacongressi: 66th International Folklore Festival
- 4:30 PM – Madonna della Provvidenza Church: Interfaith Prayer for Peace Among Peoples
- 9:00 PM – Palacongressi: 66th International Folklore Festival
- 9:00 AM – Parade of International, Regional, Children’s Folk Groups, and Sicilian carts from Piazza Pirandello to Viale della Vittoria
- 2:00 PM – Temple of Concordia: Final Ceremony and awarding of the 2025 Golden Temple
Side Events
- “Photograph the Almond Blossom” Contest
- “Blooming Shop Window” Contest
- “Agrigento: Emotions” Contest – Organized by the Dante Alighieri Association Agrigento Committee
- Palacongressi – Saturday, March 15 (10:00 AM – 11:00 PM) – CNArte & Gusto: Promotion and appreciation of traditional food and crafts
- “Almond Blossom on the Table” – Selected almond-based dishes at participating restaurants
- Almond Blossom Markets – Handicraft exhibitions in the city
- Almond Blossom Food Village – Street Food at Piazza Marconi, events from March 13 to 16
