Almond Blossom Festival 2026 – Detailed Program
The Almond Blossom Festival 2026 is one of the most anticipated events in Sicily, a unique occasion to celebrate culture, folklore and popular traditions from all over the world. From 7 to 15 March 2026, Agrigento becomes an international stage filled with shows, parades, tastings and activities for adults and children. Agrigento · 7–15 March 2026 International festival of folklore, peace and world traditions.Saturday, 7 March 2026 – Official Opening and Children’s Day
- 10:00 – Show at the Pediatric Hospital of Agrigento, with entertainment and music for the children in the ward.
- 17:00 – Parade of marching bands. Route: Piazza Pirandello → Viale della Vittoria.
- 10:00 – Grand parade of folk groups: international, regional and children’s groups. Route: Piazza Pirandello → Viale della Vittoria.
- 16:00 – Performance by regional groups in Piazza Cavour.
- 16:30 – “Cake of Peace” in Piazza Cavour.
- 17:00 – Musical show “The Festival is Woman”, dedicated to International Women’s Day.
- 10:00 – Pirandello Theatre: Show of the 23rd Festival “Children of the World” for schools.
- 11:00 & 16:30 – Folk parades. Route: Piazza Pirandello → Piazza Cavour, with final performance.
- 20:30 – Evening show at the Pirandello Theatre.
- 10:00 – Schools performance at the Pirandello Theatre.
- 11:00 – Parade and performance in Piazza Cavour.
- 15:30 – “Scenarios of Peace” conference at the Griffo Archaeological Museum.
- 17:30 – Lighting Ceremony of the Friendship Tripod
- Decumanus itinerary
- Theme: “Concordia Mundi – The Harmony of the World”
- Drone light show at the Temple of Concordia (Valley of the Temples)
- 20:30 – Pirandello Theatre: Festival show “Children of the World” with the Claudio Criscenzo Award.
- 10:00 – Schools performance at the Pirandello Theatre.
- 11:00 & 16:30 – Folk parades with performances in Piazza Cavour.
- 20:30 – Special evening “Latin America Folk” at the Pirandello Theatre.
- 10:00 – Theatre for schools.
- 11:00 & 16:30 – Folk parades with performance in Piazza Cavour.
- 21:00 – Via Atenea
- Folk Moda – International fashion show of traditional costumes.
- Street Folk Fest – City festival with international folk groups.
- 09:30 – Prefecture of Agrigento: Reception ceremony for international delegations and exchange of gifts.
- 11:00 – Parade and performance in Piazza Cavour.
- 17:00 – Piazza Pirandello: Mayor’s greeting and Friendship Torchlight Parade to Viale della Vittoria.
- 21:00 – Palacongressi 68th International Folklore Festival, presented by Clizia Fornasier and Carmelo Lazzaro.
- 10:30 – Via Sacra (Valley of the Temples) Peace and Fraternity Parade of the “Children of the World” Festival.
- 11:00 – Parade and performance in Piazza Cavour.
- 16:00 – Palacongressi First session of the 68th International Folklore Festival.
- 16:30 – Madonna della Provvidenza Church Interfaith prayer for peace.
- 21:00 – Palacongressi Second session of the Festival, again with Fornasier and Lazzaro.
- 09:00 – Grand final parade with international, regional, children’s groups and Sicilian carts. From Piazza Pirandello to Viale della Vittoria.
- 14:00 – Temple of Concordia (Valley of the Temples) Final ceremony and awarding of the 2026 Golden Temple presented by Clizia Fornasier and Carmelo Lazzaro.
Folklore Groups
68th International Folklore Festival
Bulgaria, Colombia, Croatia, Ecuador, Georgia, India, Kosovo, Malaysia, Malta, North Macedonia, Mexico, Peru, Romania, Serbia, Hungary, Ukraine.23rd International Festival “Children of the World”
Costa Rica, Kazakhstan, India, Macedonia, Mexico, Poland, Ukraine.Agrigento Folk Groups (Adults)
Città di Agrigento, Kerkent, Gergent, I Fiori del Mandorlo, I Picciotti da Purtedda, I Tammura di Girgenti, Val D’Akragas.Side Events
- “Photograph the Almond Blossom” Contest
- “Blooming Shop Window” Contest
- “Agrigento Emotions” Contest (Dante Alighieri Association – Agrigento Committee)
- Sounds of the World – A sound journey between tradition and innovation
- Tuesday 10 March, 17:00 – Fabbriche Chiaramontane
- ART’INFIORE – Promotion of food and artistic/traditional crafts
- Tuesday 10 & Wednesday 11 March, 09:00–23:00 – Municipal Palace Cloister
- Street Food Cultural Folk – Sagra 2026
- Traditional foods – Wednesday 11 March, 16:30 – Porta di Ponte
- “Pacem in Terris” – Concert for Peace
- Saturday 14 March, 17:00 – Former Church of San Pietro
- Cavalieri della Valle – Coaches and Jesters in the City
- Sunday 15 March
- I Tammura di Girgenti
- Almond Blossom Markets
- Artisan stalls
