The lively local community of Syracuse contributes to an exciting array of events and activities accessible to all MADE students, faculty, and visitors.
- Greek theater summer season
- Ortigia contemporary arts festival
- Festa di Santa Lucia - the patron saint of Siracusa
- Ortigia Film Festival
- Ortigia Sound System Festival
Nearby events:
| Aeolian Islands | Festa di St. Bartolomeo celebration with fireworks held in late August |
| Agrigento | The Almond-blossom Festival “Sagra del Mandorlo in Fiore” held in February |
| Caltagirone | La Scala Illuminata - in late July, Caltagirone’s famous staircase is illuminated by candles in celebration of the patron saint San Giacomo |
| Catania | Festa di Sant'Agata in early February - a celebration of the city’s patron saint |
| Cefalu | Festa del Santo Salvatore held in early August with food, music, parades, and more |
| Ispica | Feast of the Madonna delle Grazie celebration, including a fresh tuna festival held in early July |
| Marzamemi | “Festa del Pesce Azzurro” seafood festival held in September and the “Festival del Cinema di Frontiera” film festival where movies are screened in the main square |
| Modica | Chocomodica chocolate festival held in December |
| Mount Etna | Le Contrade dell’Etna - 3 day celebration of Etna wines held in April |
| Noto | Infiorata di Noto festival - held each May, mosaic designs are created out of flower petals lining a main street |
| Palazzolo Acreide | Palazzolo Acreide is known for its Baroque festivals, including the June "Festa di San Paolo" and the August "Festa di San Sebastiano." Both are vibrant celebrations with fireworks, music, food, processions, and more |
| Palermo | Festa di St. Rosalia held during the second week of July with fireworks, music, food, and drink |
| Piazza Armerina | The “Palio dei Normanni” competition held in mid August |
| Ragusa | “A Tutto Volume” literary festival held in mid-June and the Festa di St. George held at the end of May celebration with fireworks, food, and more |
| Taormina | Taormina Film Fest each summer |
| Trapani | “Stragusto” Mediterranean street food festival held in July |
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