Codex Festival 2026 in Noto: programme, dates, artists and performances of the 14th edition
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The Codex Festival 2026 in Noto returns for its 14th edition, with a programme taking place between September and October and featuring contemporary theatre, dance, music, poetry and performance art.
The festival will be held across three periods:
4–6 September 2026
18–20 September 2026
30 September–4 October 2026
The events announced so far will take place at the Ex Magazzini della Stazione in Noto and the Tina Di Lorenzo Theatre, two of the city’s cultural venues, which will host performances, concerts, staged readings and events for younger audiences.
Codex Festival 2026 in Noto: the theme of the 14th edition
The programme of the 14th edition of Codex Festival is built around three questions:
Who lives in this city?Who takes care of your garden?And when does summer end?
Theatre, dance, music and performance become tools through which to explore the city, its residents, shared spaces and the relationship between people and the places they inhabit.
The festival therefore offers a cultural journey through the end of summer in Noto, bringing artists, audiences and urban spaces into dialogue.
Dates of Codex Festival 2026 in Noto
The 2026 edition will be divided into three main periods:
4, 5 and 6 September
18, 19 and 20 September
30 September–4 October
For visitors looking for events in Noto in September and October 2026, Codex Festival is one of the key cultural appointments taking place in the Val di Noto and the province of Syracuse.
Codex Festival 2026 in Noto programme
Below are the artists and performances announced for the 14th edition of Codex Festival.
Odisseo Superstar – 4 September 2026
The opening event will take place on Friday 4 September at 9:00 pm at the Ex Magazzini della Stazione in Noto.
The programme features:
Odisseo Superstar – L’eroe di cui nessuno ha bisognoby Collettivo V.A.N.
The production opens the new edition of the festival with a contemporary theatre performance focused on the figure of Odysseus and the meaning of heroism in the present day.
Giulia Mei live in concert – 5 September 2026
On Saturday 5 September at 9:00 pm, the Ex Magazzini della Stazione will host a live concert by:
Giulia Mei
The evening will open with a performance by Edel.
The concert is one of the main music events announced for the opening weekend of Codex Festival 2026 in Noto.
Cuentas Corrientes – 6 September 2026
On Sunday 6 September at 9:00 pm, also at the Ex Magazzini della Stazione, the programme will continue with:
Cuentas Corrientesby Jessica Castellon and Boris Orihuela Perez
This dance performance further highlights the multidisciplinary character of the 14th edition.
Performances at the Tina Di Lorenzo Theatre
The second part of the festival will move to the Tina Di Lorenzo Theatre in Noto, where the programme includes theatre, performance poetry, staged readings and events for children.
Sutta Scupa – 18 September 2026
On Friday 18 September at 9:00 pm, the theatre will host:
Sutta Scupaby Giuseppe Massa and Giuseppe Provinzano
The performance is part of the theatre programme of Codex Festival 2026.
La Sparanoia – 19 September 2026
On Saturday 19 September at 9:00 pm, the Tina Di Lorenzo Theatre will host:
La Sparanoiaby Nicola Fottarappa
The event is part of the second section of the festival, scheduled from 18 to 20 September.
Antigone – Esercizi di democrazia – 30 September 2026
On Wednesday 30 September at 9:00 pm, the programme includes:
Antigone – Esercizi di democraziaby IAC
The performance explores themes linked to community, individual responsibility and democratic participation.
Codex Festival events in October 2026
The programme will continue during the first days of October with children’s theatre, poetry, staged readings and contemporary performances.
La Divina Commedia raccontata ai bambini – 1 October 2026
On Thursday 1 October, at 9:30 am and 11:30 am, the Tina Di Lorenzo Theatre will host:
La Divina Commedia raccontata ai bambiniby Laura Nardi / Cranpi
The performance is designed to introduce younger audiences to Dante’s work through an accessible theatrical language.
Poetry Slam – 1 October 2026
Also on Thursday 1 October, at 9:00 pm, the programme will feature:
Poetry Slamwith Giovanni Arezzo and Renata Prado
The event will focus on live poetry and the direct relationship between performers and the audience.
Amarene – 2 October 2026
On Friday 2 October at 8:00 pm, the festival will present:
Amarenea staged reading by Orazio Condorelli
Words and interpretation will be at the heart of this event in the 14th edition.
La Classe – 3 October 2026
On Saturday 3 October at 9:00 pm, the programme includes:
La Classeby Fabiana Iacozzilli
The performance is among the final events currently announced for Codex Festival 2026 in Noto.
Artists announced for the 14th edition
The artists, authors and companies announced so far include:
Giulia Mei, Edel, Collettivo V.A.N., Jessica Castellon, Boris Orihuela Perez, Giuseppe Massa, Giuseppe Provinzano, Nicola Fottarappa, IAC, Laura Nardi, Cranpi, Giovanni Arezzo, Renata Prado, Orazio Condorelli and Fabiana Iacozzilli.
The programme brings together different artistic languages and forms of expression, confirming the multidisciplinary identity of Codex Festival.
Where does Codex Festival 2026 take place?
The announced performances will mainly take place in two venues in Noto.
Ex Magazzini della Stazione in Noto
The Ex Magazzini della Stazione will host the opening weekend events from 4 to 6 September 2026:
Odisseo Superstar;
Giulia Mei’s concert with opening act Edel;
Cuentas Corrientes.
Tina Di Lorenzo Theatre
The Tina Di Lorenzo Theatre will host most of the events scheduled between 18 September and 3 October, including theatre, poetry, staged readings and performances for children.
Tickets and programme updates
Information about tickets, advance sales, reservations, possible festival passes and attendance details will be announced by the organisers.
The published calendar provides an initial preview of the artists and performances included in the 14th edition. For the complete programme, timetable changes and ticketing updates, visit the official website:
Frequently asked questions about Codex Festival 2026 in Noto
When will Codex Festival 2026 take place in Noto?
The festival will take place from 4 to 6 September, from 18 to 20 September, and from 30 September to 4 October 2026.
Which edition of Codex Festival will take place in 2026?
The 2026 event will be the 14th edition of Codex Festival in Noto.
Where will the performances take place?
The announced events will be hosted at the Ex Magazzini della Stazione in Noto and the Tina Di Lorenzo Theatre.
What does the programme include?
The programme includes contemporary theatre, live music, dance, poetry slams, staged readings, performance art and events for children.
When will Giulia Mei perform in Noto?
Giulia Mei will perform on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 9:00 pm at the Ex Magazzini della Stazione. The opening act will be Edel.
Where can official updates be found?
The complete programme, ticket information and updates will be published on the official CodexFestival.eu website and the festival’s social media channels.
