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Thu, Oct 8

La bella addormentata Turno F

Teatro Massimo · Palermo

From €20

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Fri, Oct 9

La bella addormentata Turno Danza

Teatro Massimo · Palermo

From €18

Sunny old-town square with historic facades and cafe terraces, people strolling — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 11

Ferro / Prokofiev / Stravinsky

Teatro Massimo · Palermo

From €22

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Thu, Oct 15

Paolo Nori racconta Il maestro e Margherita

Teatro Orione · Palermo

From €25

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Sat, Oct 17

Maurizio Battista

Teatro Golden · Palermo

From €42

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Tue, Oct 20

Vi racconto l'Opera Rigoletto

Teatro Massimo - Sala Onu · Palermo

From €3

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Thu, Oct 22

Max Gazze · Oct 22

Teatro al Massimo · Palermo

From €29

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Fri, Oct 23

Max Gazze · Oct 23

Teatro al Massimo · Palermo

From €29

Colourful stage show with dancers and musicians in front of an audience — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 24

Max Gazze · Oct 24

Teatro al Massimo · Palermo

From €29

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Sat, Oct 31

Card Under 35 2026

Teatro Massimo · Palermo

From €10

Symphony orchestra seen from the top of a warm-lit hall — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Nov 7

Hans Zimmer by Ensemble Symphony Orchestra

Teatro Golden · Palermo

From €50

Sunny old-town square with historic facades and cafe terraces, people strolling — AI-generated illustration

Mon, Nov 9

Fiorella Mannoia

Teatro Massimo · Palermo

From €59

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Planning around events? These guides collect 2026 calendars, festival clusters, and practical trip ideas so you can compare dates before you book.

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About Palermo

Palermo is Sicily's capital, shaped by Phoenician, Arab, Norman and Spanish rule and recognised by UNESCO for Arab-Norman monuments including the Palazzo dei Normanni and Cappella Palatina. Its markets, Ballaro, Vucciria and Capo, anchor a street-food culture, and Mondello beach lies a short ride from the centre.

2026 guides

Planning around events? These guides collect 2026 calendars, festival clusters, and practical trip ideas so you can compare dates before you book.

Italy's Sagre & Patron-Saint Festivals 2026: Palio di Siena, San Gennaro, Redentore & the Alba Truffle FairBest places to visit in Italy in 2026South Tyrol Christmas Markets 2026: Bolzano, Merano and BrixenBest cities to visit in Italy in 20262 days in Rome: itinerary with prices (2026)2 days in Florence: itinerary with prices (2026)Milan nightlife guide: clubs, live music and aperitivo in ItalyItaly events calendar 2026-2027: what's on, month by monthChristmas in Italy 2026: markets, presepi and the festive seasonThings to do in Turin, Italy: museums, arcades and nights outPublic holidays in Italy 2026-2027: what closes and when to visit