Processione dei Misteri
March/April
The run-up to Easter Sunday includes a huge procession featuring the misteri (mysteries), a collection of 20 statues that represent different stages of the Passion.
Festival del Vento
April-May
Trapani’s annual wind festival might celebrate sailing with a spectacular regatta, but 12 days of concerts, street parties and performances mean there’s also plenty for landlubbers to enjoy.
Luglio Musicale Opera Festival
July
A series of free opera and ballet concerts, this festival takes place at the stunning Villa Margherita on the outskirts of the city, and stages a mixture of established singers and new talent, including a competition for aspiring singers.
Renaissance Music Festival
August
Erice harks back to its 15th-century past with this unique series of concerts celebrating the best music Italy’s Renaissance masters could muster. Perfect for a relaxed day out, the event attracts cheerful crowds and provides a friendly atmosphere.
Festa dell'Immacolata
8 December
This annual dedication to the Virgin Mary includes a procession by candlelight accompanied by a marching band winding through the streets of Trapani. Bonfires, colourful fireworks and feasts round off proceedings.