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Religious and patron saints Ongoing

Festa di San Giovanni Battista

Ragusa (RG)

Ragusa

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The city of Ragusa celebrates its patron saint John the Baptist with three days of religious and civil festivities. The program includes processions, fireworks, and musical performances, including the concert of singer-songwriter Povia scheduled for the evening of August 28 on the square in front of the Cathedral of San Giovanni. To ensure safety, traffic restrictions are planned in the affected areas.

Useful info

No parking with forced removal on via Monte Rosa (section between no. 31 and via Bellarmino) and via Bellarmino (section between via Monte Rosa and via delle Betulle) on 27/08 from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM and on 28/08 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Road closure for vehicular traffic on 28/08 from 8:30 PM to midnight on: corso Italia (between via Roma and via Rapisardi), corso Vittorio Veneto (between via San Vito and via Roma), via Matteotti (between corso Italia and via Ecce Homo), via Mario Rapisardi (between via Ecce Homo and corso Italia), via San Giovanni (between corso Vittorio Veneto and via Sant'Anna), via San Giuseppe (entire stretch, except guests of Hotel Montreal).

More events near Ragusa

Fairs and markets Ongoing

Mercato degli Agricoltori Campagna Amica a Marina di Ragusa

Ragusa (RG)

Weekly direct-sale market of local agricultural products, with 13 stalls, every Monday afternoon.

Culture and exhibitions Ongoing

Apertura al pubblico della Chiesa di Maria SS. Addolorata (La Badia)

Ragusa (RG)

The church of Maria SS. Addolorata, known as La Badia, stands in the historic center of Ragusa, next to the Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista. Built in 1796, it is striking for its unusual circular plan and the valuable paintings by Tommaso Pollace, making it one of the jewels of the Hyblaean Baroque. Thanks to an agreement between the Municipality of Ragusa and the Opera Pia 'Collegio di Maria SS. Addolorata', the church will be open to the public for tourist and cultural visits from July 1 to December 31, 2026. Admission is free, funded by the tourist tax revenue, to enhance the city's UNESCO heritage.

Culture and exhibitions Ongoing

Eventi culturali a Marina di Ragusa

Ragusa (RG)

From August to October 2026, Marina di Ragusa will host a series of cultural, artistic, theatrical, musical events and book presentations, organized by Pro Loco Mazzarelli APS. The program, funded by the Municipality of Ragusa, aims to extend the tourist and cultural offer of the seaside resort beyond the peak summer season, involving both residents and visitors.

Culture and exhibitions Ongoing

XIV Ragusa Foto Festival - Archetipi Mediterranei

Ragusa (RG)

The Ragusa Foto Festival, now in its 14th edition, is a festival dedicated to contemporary photography that promotes young photographers from around the world and the cultural richness of the Ibleo area. Titled "Archetipi Mediterranei", the event hosts twelve exhibitions spread across Ragusa Ibla in Baroque palaces, deconsecrated churches, and the gardens of the historic center. Six of the exhibitions are original productions commissioned by the festival. The opening takes place from August 27 to 30, while the exhibition continues until September 27, with a program including meetings, entertainment, and cultural activities.

Fairs and markets

Fiera Agroalimentare Mediterranea (FAM) 2026

Ragusa (RG)

La 51ª edizione della Fiera Agroalimentare Mediterranea si terrà a Ragusa dal 25 al 27 settembre 2026, organizzata dal Consorzio Interprovinciale Allevatori di Ragusa con il supporto di Camera di Commercio, Libero Consorzio, Comune e Istituto Zootecnico. La manifestazione comprende mostre e concorsi zootecnici, esposizioni di meccanizzazione agricola, florovivaismo, utensileria e agroalimentare, con degustazioni e il concorso per il formaggio Ragusano DOP. L'ingresso è libero e gratuito.

Fairs and markets Ongoing

Temporary bans in Piazza Antonio Gramsci in Pedalino

Comiso (RG)

Temporary parking and transit bans in Piazza Antonio Gramsci in Pedalino, from 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM, until September 30, 2026.