Palermo’s Festival della Prima Onda celebrates dance, theatre, and music

Last Updated: May 21, 2025

Danza, teatro e musica: a Palermo via al Festival della Prima Onda

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The article discusses the importance of artists authentic and serious dialogue with the territory in which they operate, highlighting the upcoming Prima Onda Fest in Palermo. The festival, now in its fifth edition, focuses on the exploration of the city’s places and the concept of “margin” as a thin line that can lead to new languages beyond differences. The multidisciplinary event includes performances, music, theater, and encounters at the Ecomuseo Mare Memoria Viva, involving artists and residents in dialogue and collaboration. The festival’s program spans from October 23 to November 7, with various events and activities leading up to the final day, November 7, which will feature a new chapter of a performance within the Pagliarelli prison. The festival aims to create imaginative itineraries throughout the city, emphasizing the relationship between the city center and the peripheries. The artistic direction is curated by three directors for theater, dance, and music, with additional projects overseen by a curator. The article also mentions an upcoming workshop led by director Emma Dante and provides a preview of the festival’s activities.