Nose Art Fest

Il Nose Art Fest it's a event's audience ofSicilian summer which, in the ways of Nose in the Metropolitan City of Messina, transports you to the world of culture, music and contemporary art in Sicily, with a program full of events in the main squares and streets of the country.

Exhibitions, conferences, live activities are fun and useful moments to keep up to date on the major news in the artistic field and to experience the magic of Sicilian art firsthand. Furthermore, by participating in the Naso Art Festival you will witness a shows how's that circus and fashion shows, you will be able to discover the truth Sicilian musical tradition and listen to the stories of tradition, as told by ballad singer!

During the evening, the food stands, where you can taste the local delicacies which, together with music, entertainment and culture, will cheer up your Sicilian evenings.

The history of the Nose Art Fest

The Naso Art Festival celebrates the true Sicilian identity, born from a mix of art, culture and values, which manifests itself openly in the artistic and folkloristic representations of the Festival.

The Sicily Region, the Metropolitan City of Messina and the Municipality of Naso collaborate to create an event every year that lives up to the public's expectations, while at the same time keeping the great Sicilian tradition alive, made up of crafts and flavors to pass on . From majolica to sacred vestments, from craftsmanship to traditional recipes, the Festival is aimed at the new generations, and at tourists, with a whole folklore tradition and knowledge that should not be forgotten.

The Naso Art Festival, born in 2016, welcomes visitors, also putting trained staff at their disposal, for guided tours at the churches and main monuments of the country.

When the Naso Art Fest takes place

The Culture Festival in Naso takes place in month of July. The official date is communicated from year to year.

Where the Naso Art Fest takes place

Naso, on a hill in the Nebrodi Mountains about 500 meters above sea level, is the perfect setting for an Art and Culture Festival, in the beautiful terrace town overlooking the Aeolian Islands.

What to do during the Naso Art Fest

Discovering the lively world of Sicilian culture from scratch, keeping up to date with the latest news or reliving the magic of tradition, thanks to local folklore: whatever your level of involvement in the history of Sicilian art, the Naso Art Fest certainly has something to offer you . Have fun, let yourself go on this wonderful evening dedicated to culture and art, immerse yourself in the culture of the island.

And what if, after having delved into the local culture, you would like to discover something more about the beautiful town that hosts the event? It is precisely for this reason that we advise you to organize one vacation in Nose, the ancient Agatirso as it was called in Greek times, or Nasu, as its inhabitants call it in dialect.

There is no shortage of hotels in the centre, and by staying in the town, you can discover the beauties of the historic centre.

La Mother Church is dedicated to Sts. Apostles Philip and James, dates back to the XNUMXth century and is kept inside works by Gagini; The Church of SS. Savior it is a very ancient sacred building, from the XNUMXth century, with a surprisingly made façade Baroque style; the Temple of San Cono, finally, is the heart of the town: built in Renaissance style, it houses some ancient sacred paintings and the relics of the Saint, as well as hosting the Museum of Sacred Art, in Catacombs which are located below the Temple.

If you want to relax in nature, head towards the nearby one from Naso Rocca d'Almo, an abandoned village, but with an interesting story, which you can ask the locals to tell you if you ask them where the events took place. San Cono's talks with God.

How to get to the Naso Art Fest

Naso, in the Metropolitan City of Messina, is located 500 meters above sea level and can be easily reached by train and car.

Who travels on the train, can book the ticket up to the Capo d'Orlando-Naso station, about 5 km from the town, and continue towards the center by bus or shuttle; who prefer to move in the car, from the A20 Messina-Buonfornello, you can take the exit for Brolo-Capo d'Orlando Est, just 5 km from the town.