# Sicily literary festivals 2025‑2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sicily-literary-festivals-20252026
> Updated: 2026-07-28T09:20:42.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In early July 2026, Sicily’s summer cultural calendar highlighted literary festivals taking place in the coastal towns of Custonaci and Sampieri. By the end of the month, detailed programmes were reported for inland venues. In Raccuja, the historic Castello Branciforti hosted a presentation of Marino Bartoletti’s tribute to the late singer‑songwriter Lucio Dalla, attended by the town mayor and vice‑mayor. Meanwhile, the second edition of the “Contamina‑azioni” series continued at Villa Margi in Reitano, featuring talks by contemporary authors such as Giosuè Calaciura and Nunzia Lo Presti, aiming to revitalize the local area through a blend of literature, art, and community engagement.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-28: Sicily hosts literary festivals honoring Lucio Dalla and local authors

Sicily hosted two literary events: a book launch honoring Lucio Dalla in Raccuja’s Castello Branciforti, and the “Contamina‑azioni” festival at Villa Margi featuring several contemporary authors to boost local‑

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sicily-hosts-literary-festivals-honoring-lucio-dalla-and-local-authors

### 2026-07-09: Sicily’s summer literary festivals bring authors to Custonaci and Sampieri

Sicily’s Custonaci (23 Jul‑20 Aug) and Sampieri (18 Jul‑5 Sep) host free summer literary festivals featuring notable Italian authors and cultural talks.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sicilys-summer-literary-festivals-bring-authors-to-custonaci-and-sampieri

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Cite as: Sicily literary festivals 2025‑2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sicily-literary-festivals-20252026