A Night of Music and Movement: “Voglio Vederti Danzare” Honors Franco Battiato in Catania

Something special is coming to Catania this week… and if you love music, culture, and a little bit of magic on stage, you may want to grab a seat. 🎭

On March 10 and 11 at 9:00 PM, Teatro ABC (Via Pietro Mascagni 90) will host “Voglio Vederti Danzare,” a musical–theatrical tribute to one of Sicily’s most beloved artists: Franco Battiato.

This isn’t just a concert. And it’s not just a dance show.

It’s a full stage experience.

The production blends live music, powerful vocals, orchestra, and expressive dance inspired by the mesmerizing movements of dervish traditions.

The choreography and music together explore the spiritual and artistic journey that made Battiato such a unique voice in Italian music.

If you know his work, you already understand how deeply his songs connect with themes of philosophy, mysticism, and emotion. This performance brings those themes to life on stage in a way that’s both moving and visually stunning.

Expect a night filled with familiar melodies, beautiful staging, and a powerful tribute to an artist whose influence still echoes across generations.

Whether you're a lifelong Battiato fan or simply looking for a memorable cultural night out in Catania, this is the kind of performance that stays with you long after the curtain falls.

💃 Voglio Vederti Danzare – Tribute to Franco Battiato

A musical and theatrical tribute to the legendary Sicilian artist Franco Battiato, blending live music with dance inspired by dervish-style spiritual movement. The performance explores Battiato’s artistic and spiritual evolution through powerful vocals, choreography, and orchestral arrangements.

📍 Where: Teatro ABC – Via Pietro Mascagni 90, Catania
📅 When: March 10–11, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 PM
💰 Price: €31 – €39.50 (+ Ticketone fees)

What to expect:

• Live band and orchestra

• Vocal performances of Battiato’s music

• Dance choreography inspired by Sufi / dervish traditions

• A theatrical journey through the artist’s spiritual themes
  
  

🎟 Tickets: Available on Ticketone.

Perfect for fans of Battiato, contemporary dance, and music-driven theater.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
🐟 The Pescheria Market

March is one of the best times to explore Catania’s famous fish market. Blood orange season is ending and artichokes are in harvest, making it a perfect time for street food and fresh ingredients.

📍 Where: La Pescheria Fish Market
📅 When: Tuesday – Sunday mornings
⏰ Best time to visit: 9:00 – 11:00 AM
💰 Entry: Free
🍴 Street food tastings: €2 – €5

What to try:

• Arancini

• Cipollina pastries

• Raw sea urchin

• Horse meat dishes

• Fresh fava beans

• Blood oranges (last weeks of the season)
  
  

It’s loud, chaotic, authentic — and one of the best food experiences in the city.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

✝️ Easter Season Begins in Late March

As March progresses, Catania begins preparing for Settimana Santa (Holy Week).

Across the city you’ll start to see:

• Churches preparing religious statues

• Confraternities rehearsing processions

• Pastry shops offering early cassata and agnello pasquale
  
  

📍 Where: Churches throughout Catania
📅 When: Late March
💰 Price: Free to observe

It’s a fascinating glimpse into local tradition before the major Easter celebrations.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

🍷 Winery Tours Near Catania

Several wineries around Catania offer guided tastings of Sicilian wines paired with local food.

📅 When: Various dates in March
💰 Price: Around €49

Typically includes:

• Wine tastings

• Local food pairings

• Vineyard visits
  
  

A great way to experience the region’s wine culture.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

🫧 Bubbles Revolution – Marco Zoppi

📍 Teatro Metropolitan
📅 March 26, 17:30
🎟 Tickets available online

Yes. It’s a bubble show.
And yes, adults enjoy it too.

Family-friendly, visual, playful — a light and joyful evening.

Tucked away on a small street near the historic center, Trattoria U Fucularu is one of those places locals quietly recommend when you ask, “Where should I eat real Sicilian food?”

Inside you’ll find a cozy, traditional trattoria atmosphere and a menu full of classic dishes that celebrate the flavors of the region.

Their pasta alla Norma is a favorite, made with fresh eggplant, tomato sauce, and ricotta salata—simple, authentic, and exactly what you hope to find in Catania.

Another highlight is their grilled meat and seasonal vegetable plates, often featuring ingredients sourced from nearby farms around Mount Etna.

The restaurant is small, welcoming, and the kind of place where you can take your time over a good meal and a glass of Sicilian wine.

📍 Where: Via Gisira area, Historic Center, Catania
🍽 Try: Pasta alla Norma, grilled meats, local Etna wines
💰 Price Range: €15–€25 per person

If you're wandering through the center and looking for a relaxed spot for authentic Sicilian cooking, U Fucularu is well worth the stop.

Own a business in Catania? 🌋

Every week Catania Buzz reaches locals looking for places to eat, shop, and explore. 

If you’d like your business featured and seen by more people in the city, send us a message and let’s put you in front of Catania. 🚀

Click here to reach us

5 Things to Eat in Catania This March (Before the Season Ends)

March is a wonderful time to eat your way through Catania. Winter flavors are still around, spring ingredients are starting to arrive, and local markets are full of seasonal specialties you won’t find the same way at other times of the year.

If you’re looking for something delicious to try around the city, here are five local favorites worth tasting before the season changes.

1. Blood Oranges (Arancia Rossa)
March is the final stretch for Sicily’s famous blood oranges grown around Mount Etna. Their deep red color and sweet citrus flavor come from the volcanic soil and cool nights of the region. Enjoy them fresh at local markets, in salads, or as freshly squeezed juice.

2. Fresh Artichokes (Carciofi)
Artichoke season is in full swing. Restaurants are serving them roasted, grilled, fried, and in pasta dishes. Keep an eye out for simple plates of carciofi arrostiti with olive oil and herbs.

3. Sea Urchin at La Pescheria
For seafood lovers, March mornings at Catania’s famous fish market are the perfect place to try fresh sea urchin. Many stalls serve it simply with bread or pasta, letting the rich ocean flavor shine.

4. Classic Street Food
You can’t visit Catania without trying local street favorites like arancini, cipollina pastries, and horse meat sandwiches, especially around the Pescheria and nearby streets.

5. Early Easter Sweets
As Easter approaches, pastry shops begin preparing seasonal desserts like cassata Siciliana and the traditional marzipan agnello pasquale.

March is a delicious moment in Catania’s food calendar—so if you see these specialties around town, don’t wait too long to try them.

Quote Of The Day

"Life is unpredictable, so eat the dessert first." - Ernestine Ulmer