In 255 days Patron saint festival
9 July 2027
Friday 9 July
On 9 July Taormina celebrates Saint Pancras, its patron, in the church that bears his name, at the height of the summer season.
The patron of Taormina is Saint Pancras and his feast falls on 9 July, when the town is at the height of its season. The church that carries his name is one of the places to see here.
It is the townspeople's own day, distinct from the summer programme of performances that fills the ancient theatre and draws visitors from outside.
Other events within 20 km around the same days.
Places to see before or after the feast. All 15 places in Taormina →
Sicily's second-largest ancient theatre, with Etna framed in the gap of the Roman stage wall.
A tidal island in Taormina known for its exotic flora and mid-century architecture camouflaged among the rocks.
Taormina's medieval cathedral of Saint Nicholas blends Sicilian Romanesque-Gothic style with fortress battlements.
A medieval fortress set 400 meters above sea level on the ancient lower acropolis of Taormina.
Teatro Antico di Taormina · Isola Bella · duomo di Taormina and 12 more
Arancino · Pasta alla Norma · Pitone messinese
24 places to stay · top rated: Villa Fiorita Boutique Hotel 9.8 · Villa Mabel Boutique Hotel 9.7
Next up: Feast of Saint Pancras, Friday 9 July
Nearest airport: Reggio Calabria, 40 km away
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