Weekender Guide

All You Need to Know

Bar Bricci
Food & Wine, Festival Hub & Info Point, Wristband Collection
📍 Via Carnazza Amara, 14, Catania (100 m from Palazzo della Cultura)
Opens:
4th–6th Sept · 5 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Palazzo della Cultura
📍 Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 121, Catania

Materia Spazio Cucina
📍Via Teatro Massimo, 29 Catania

Bar Bricci
Food & Wine, Festival Hub & Info Point, Wristband Collection
📍 Via Carnazza Amara, 14, Catania (100 m from Palazzo della Cultura)
Opens:
4th–6th Sept · 5 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Mercati Generali
📍 Strada Statale 417 Km 69 – Contrada Junghetto
🚐 20 minutes from the city center (by car or shuttle — see Shuttle section)

2lab Gallery
NEVER STOP – Carmelo Stompo Photos – Exhibition
📍 Via Porta di Ferro, 36/38, Catania (3 minutes walk from Bar Bricci)

RIX Catania
winebar
📍 Via E. A. Pantano, 54, Catania
Our recommended dinner spot.
Reservation:
📞 +39 095 836 2922
💻 Reservations: octotable.com

Prices (per person, return trip)


Friday Shuttle or Any Single Day

  • Advance booking (at least 24h before): €12.50
  • Pay as you go: €15.00

 

2-Day Shuttle (Saturday + Sunday)

  • Advance booking (at least 24h before): €25.00
  • Pay as you go: €30.00

 

3-Day Shuttle (Friday + Saturday + Sunday)

  • Advance booking (at least 24h before): €35.00
  • Pay as you go: €40.00

    📞 Info & booking: Giovanni – WhatsApp only +39 349 309 0323
    ✨ Tip: Book 24h in advance to save!

🗓 Shuttle Schedule


Friday, 5 September 2025
(1 bus · 54 seats · 2 departures + 2 returns)

  • 00:30 – Piazza Borsellino Alcalà (Catania) → Mercati Generali
  • 01:30 – Piazza Borsellino Alcalà (Catania) → Mercati Generali
  • 04:30 (Sat 09/06) – Mercati Generali → Piazza San Placido (Catania)
  • 05:30 (Sat 09/06) – Mercati Generali → Piazza San Placido (Catania)


Saturday, 6 September 2025
(1 bus · 54 seats · 2 departures + 2 returns)

  • 19:30 – Piazza Borsellino Alcalà (Catania) → Mercati Generali
  • 21:00 – Piazza Borsellino Alcalà (Catania) → Mercati Generali
  • 03:30 (Sun 09/07) – Mercati Generali → Piazza San Placido (Catania)
  • 04:30 (Sun 09/07) – Mercati Generali → Piazza San Placido (Catania)


Sunday, 7 September 2025
(1 bus · 54 seats · 2 departures + 2 returns)

  • 18:30 – Piazza Borsellino Alcalà (Catania) → Mercati Generali
  • 20:00 – Piazza Borsellino Alcalà (Catania) → Mercati Generali
  • 01:30 (Mon 8/09) – Mercati Generali → Piazza San Placido (Catania)
  • 02:30 (Mon 8/09) – Mercati Generali → Piazza San Placido (Catania)

 

Palazzo della Cultura – Bar Bricci – Materia Spazio Cucina

Parking Borsellino AMT – Jonica/Via, Via Cardinale Dusmet, Catania CT, Italy

Parking Sturzo AMT – Via Don Luigi Sturzo, 31, 95131 Catania CT, Italy

Parking  Bellini Multipiano – Via Cosentino, 40, 95131 Catania CT, Italy

Mercati Generali

Mercati Generali has a parking area. 

Good news: Uber is available in Catania!

At each venue you’ll receive a card with a QR code.

  • Top-up in €10 / €20 / €50 / €100 multiples
  • Check balance anytime by asking the staff
  • Take a photo of your QR code in case of loss

Valid for all food & drinks (not shuttles).

Refunds:

  • Request between 10–30 Sept (min. €5, max. €50) via form, catch the link at recharge point and info point!

Refunds processed within 30 working days from 30 Sept

Food Options at Venues

Palazzo della Cultura (Thu–Fri) → Food available at Bar Bricci (just 50m from the venue)

Mercati Generali (Sat–Sun) → Food by Tonita Acireale

After Party → Please note: no food service available

 🍷 Drinks & alcohol not included in passes — available at venue bars.
 🥂 Curated local & natural wine list all weekend.

Gold & Silver Pass holders: please email dietary restrictions, allergies or intolerances to emilia@strazzanti.com

  • All drinks served in reusable cups (deposit  €2).
  • Wine glasses available (deposit: €5).
 

Ricci Weekender is family-friendly!


 👶 Children under 14 enter free with a parent/guardian ticket holder.

🎧 For little children, we recommend the use of protective headphones/ear defenders to reduce noise exposure during concerts and keep their festival experience safe and fun.


 Note: under-14s must be supervised at all times.

Ricci Weekender is committed to being accessible and welcoming.

  • Personal Assistant tickets: free companion ticket available

  • Step-free access: all main areas are accessible

  • Assistance animals: registered service dogs welcome

👉 For specific needs, please contact us in advance so we can support you.

  • Glass bottles/containers
  • Weapons of any kind
  • Fireworks, flares, explosives
  • Illegal substances
  • Barbecues, gas canisters, open flames
  • Drones or filming gear (unless crew)

Note: outside alcohol & large food/drink stashes are not permitted. Bag checks at entry.

Ricci Weekender is pet-friendly! We love welcoming your four-legged friends.
 Please note:

  • All pets must remain accompanied and supervised at all times
  • Make sure they are comfortable in busy, noisy environments.
  • Please be respectful of other guests and keep pets on a lead within the venues.
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  • By joining Ricci Weekender, you’re part of a community built on respect, care & joy.

    • Look out for each other — keep spaces safe & welcoming

    • Respect boundaries — consent always matters

    • No racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism or discrimination

    • Speak up if something feels wrong — tell crew, welfare or security

    💜 Together we make it inclusive, joyful & safe.
     Good vibes only. Zero tolerance otherwise.

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