🎤 The Cugini di Campagna in Concert – August 12, 2025
An Evening of Italian Music, Tradition… and Onions!
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On August 12, 2025, the Onion Festival of Castrofilippo ends on a high note with a must-see event: a live concert by I Cugini di Campagna, an iconic Italian band famous for their glittering outfits, high-pitched vocals, and timeless hits like Anima Mia.
The concert will take place in Viale Bonfiglio, the heart of the festival, where thousands are expected to sing, dance, and enjoy the warm Sicilian atmosphere.
🎶 A Must-Attend Music Event
I Cugini di Campagna, with over 50 years of musical history, are loved across generations. Their concert is the grand finale of the 2025 Onion Festival, complete with lights, cheers, and fireworks.
- 🕘 Concert time: from 9:30 PM
- 🎟️ Free entry
- 📍 Location: Viale Bonfiglio, Castrofilippo (AG)
- 🎆 Final fireworks show
🧅 A Bit of History: The Onion Festival
The Onion Festival of Castrofilippo was created in the 1980s to promote the area’s prized red onion. Over the years, it has become one of Agrigento’s most anticipated summer festivals, blending Sicilian food, folk traditions, and community pride.
The local red onion is known for its sweetness, crunchiness, and aroma. Must-try dishes during the festival include:
- Oven-baked onions with breadcrumbs
- Sicilian-style onion soup
- “Pane cunzato” with onion and anchovies
- Grilled sausage and onions
Thousands of visitors flock to the village each year to taste, shop, and enjoy the entertainment.
🧭 How to Get to Castrofilippo
Castrofilippo is located in the province of Agrigento, in central-southern Sicily. Here’s how to reach it:
🚗 By Car
- From Agrigento: ~30 minutes via SS640
- From Caltanissetta: ~45 minutes
- From Palermo: ~2 hours via A19 + SS640
- From Catania: ~2 hours via A19
GPS Address: “Viale Bonfiglio, Castrofilippo (AG)”
🚆 By Train
- Nearest station: Canicattì, about 7 km away
- From the station: take a taxi or festival shuttle service
🚌 By Bus
- Regional buses available from Agrigento, Canicattì, Favara, and nearby towns
🅿️ Where to Park
During the festival, traffic in the town center is restricted. Several temporary parking areas are available:
- Sports area (municipal field)
- Former train station area
- Artisan district
✅ Free shuttle buses connect parking areas to the festival zone
✅ Clear signage and volunteers will assist with directions
✅ Arrive early – especially on August 12
🎉 An Early Ferragosto Celebration!
The concert by I Cugini di Campagna is more than a performance – it’s a celebration of Sicilian identity, music, and community spirit. Expect a night filled with food, wine, laughter, and a fireworks display to remember.
💬 Will You Be There?
Have you ever been to the Onion Festival in Castrofilippo?
Are you a fan of I Cugini di Campagna?
👇 Leave a comment below and tell us your story – or tag the friends you’d love to bring!
📌 Event Summary
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| 🎤 Concert | I Cugini di Campagna |
| 📍 Location | Viale Bonfiglio, Castrofilippo (AG) |
| 📅 Date | Tuesday, August 12, 2025 |
| 🕘 Time | From 9:30 PM |
| 🎟️ Admission | Free |
| 🧅 Festival | Onion Festival of Castrofilippo |
| 🚗 Parking | Designated areas + free shuttle service |
| 🚌 Transportation | By car, bus, or train (Canicattì station) |