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Cefalù Art Expo at the Ottagono di Santa Caterina
Cefalù Art Expo: a group exhibition of contemporary art at the Ottagono di Santa Caterina, in Piazza Duomo, in August. Free entry, open in the evening too.
2026 edition
OverOttagono di Santa Caterina, Piazza Duomo, Cefalù
Programme
43 artists, free entry, open daily 10:00-13:00 and 18:00-22:00, opening on 3 August at 18:00. Created and curated by Maria and Sonia Di Pasquale.
This edition is over. We update the page as soon as the next dates are out.
Source: balarm.it, checked on 19 October 2026
The Cefalù Art Expo is a group exhibition of contemporary art at the Ottagono di Santa Caterina, in Piazza Duomo in Cefalù. In 2026 it was open from 3 to 16 August with 43 artists, free entry and evening hours too, from 18:00 to 22:00: you can stop by after the beach, before dinner.
The exhibition is created and curated by Maria and Sonia Di Pasquale, who have been organising contemporary art exhibitions and awards with Italian and foreign institutions for years. Madonie Press presented it as a “new edition”; we found no documented dates for previous ones.
What you will see
The works are by Italian and foreign artists chosen by the curators for their research and for the exhibitions they have held in Italy and abroad. In 2026 there were painting, sculpture, photography and installations. “Each artist was chosen for the authenticity of their research”, the curators told Il Cefalino.
The venue is the Ottagono di Santa Caterina, in Piazza Duomo, a few steps from the Cathedral. The council uses it for exhibitions all year round.
The 2026 calendar
Besides the exhibition, the programme had a few special days:
| Date | What |
|---|---|
| Monday 3 August, 18:00 | opening |
| 4, 5 and 8 August | performances: the artists work live and talk with the public |
| 9 August | “Oltre la Tela”, an international video exhibition of another 43 works |
| Every day until 16 August | open 10:00-13:00 and 18:00-22:00, free entry |
Tips for your visit
August in Cefalù is a month of festivals. During the exhibition, on 6 August, there is the feast of the Santissimo Salvatore, with the evening procession passing right through Piazza Duomo, and in the afternoon the ’Ntinna a mari at the pier in Piazza Marina. That day the square is full: if you want to see the works in peace, choose the morning.
Cefalù is about 72 km from Palermo, just over an hour on the A19 and A20, according to the guide to driving in the Madonie. For the night see where to stay in Cefalù and for meals where to eat in Cefalù. If you have time before the evening opening, the climb to the Rocca di Cefalù is best done early in the morning, before the heat.
Other exhibitions and festivals are on the culture in the Madonie page and the Cefalù events page.
Frequently asked questions
- When can you visit the Cefalù Art Expo?
- In 2026 the exhibition was open from 3 to 16 August, every day from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 18:00 to 22:00. The opening was on Monday 3 August at 18:00. There are no dates for 2027 yet: in 2026 the programme appeared in the local press at the end of July.
- How much is the entrance fee?
- Entry to the Cefalù Art Expo 2026 was free, for the whole run of the exhibition and during opening hours. No booking was needed. The days with live performances by the artists were included in the visit.
- Where is the Ottagono di Santa Caterina?
- The Ottagono di Santa Caterina is in Piazza Duomo, in the old town of Cefalù, a few steps from the Cathedral. The council uses it as an exhibition hall all year round. The old town is easily explored on foot.
- Who exhibits at the Cefalù Art Expo?
- In 2026 there were 43 Italian and foreign artists, chosen by curators Maria and Sonia Di Pasquale for their exhibition record in Italy and abroad, with painting, sculpture, photography and installations. On 9 August the project “Oltre la Tela” showed another 43 works in a video exhibition.
- Are there events during the exhibition?
- In 2026, on 4, 5 and 8 August, the artists worked live in front of the public, with time for discussion. 9 August was dedicated to “Oltre la Tela”, an international video exhibition of 43 works.
