VILLAGE OFF – Our Artistic Station at the LE CIMINIERE Exhibition Centre

From October 13 to 26, the VILLAGE OFF becomes the beating heart of the festival.
Thanks to the support and strong collaboration with the Metropolitan City of Catania, the Fringe finally establishes its headquarters in one of the pavilions of the prestigious LE CIMINIERE Exhibition Centre, a magnificent complex of repurposed industrial architecture.
It serves as a meeting point for companies, professionals, and the public, hosting exhibitions, talks and focus sessions, concerts and events, book presentations, a refreshment area, an info point, and a box office for the Fringe section. From Thursday to Sunday, it comes alive with concerts and late-night events known as LE NOTTI DEL VILLAGE, all with free admission.
At the Village, you’ll encounter Fringe-performing companies, as well as authors, directors, commentators, and guests from the various debates and thematic talks. There’s also a kiosk offering “Fringe-style” refreshments for breakfast, brunch aperitifs, dinners, and night drinks.
A key new addition is the TRAINING PROJECT offered to festival companies:
Four days of professional development, including pitch sessions with cultural operators, international workshops, and labs led by artists or performing arts experts.
Also featured is the OFF LIBRIS & Brunch section, held every Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 PM—informal lunchtime gatherings with authors who represent contemporary storytelling, focused on themes like Theatre and Travel.