# Cultural and religious events in Sicily

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-and-religious-events-in-sicily
> Updated: 2026-08-28T17:00:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Sicily is preparing for several cultural and traditional events scheduled for late August and early September 2026.

In Palermo, Monte Pellegrino is undergoing maintenance to prepare for the Acchianata, a religious event where devotees climb the Scala Vecchia to the Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia. Local officials have scheduled interventions to clear overgrowth and weeds from the mountain path. Additionally, the ‘Le Notti di BCsicilia’ program will host a guided historical and naturalistic tour of the mountain on August 29, led by experts to explore its geological and biological history.

In Montelepre, the ‘ARS SALTANDI’ 1st National Historical and Folk Dance Tournament will take place from September 3 to 6 as part of the Palio dei Ventimiglia. This event includes the election of the Baroness of Montelepre 2026, an initiative intended to promote social awareness regarding gender-based violence.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Sicily to host historical and cultural events in Palermo and Montelepre

Sicily prepares for upcoming cultural events, including a historical-naturalistic tour of Palermo’s Monte Pellegrino and a national historical dance tournament in Montelepre.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sicily-to-host-historical-and-cultural-events-in-palermo-and-montelepre

### 2026-08-26: Monte Pellegrino prepares for religious climb and cultural tours

Palermo's Monte Pellegrino is undergoing maintenance ahead of the annual Acchianata religious climb, while cultural groups prepare historical tours of the mountain's natural and geological sites.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/monte-pellegrino-prepares-for-religious-climb-and-cultural-tours

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