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Cous Cous Fest

The Cous Cous Fest will take place from 19 to 28 September 2025

The Cous Cous Fest, an international festival dedicated to the intersection of cultures, returns to San Vito Lo Capo . For ten days, the Sicilian town will become a hub of conviviality with cooking competitions, tastings, concerts, shows, and cultural events. Cous cous will once again be a symbol of dialogue and sharing.

Cous Cous Tunisino
Cous Cous Tunisino

The festival is organized by the Feedback agency together with the Municipality of San Vito Lo Capo and attracts visitors from around the world every year. The slogan chosen for 2025 is "Meet, feel, love," which encapsulates the event's spirit of inclusion and participation.

The main moments will be presented by Rai presenters Tinto, Federico Quaranta, Valentina Caruso and Peppone, as well as Fabrizio Nonis and Andrea Lo Cicero.

 

>>> See the program

 

Italian Conad Couscous Championship

On September 19th and 20th, four chefs will compete for the title of Italian Conad Couscous Champion:

  • Antonino Mineo (Osteria Saperi e Sapori, Bagheria)
  • Tea Orizio (food creator and blogger)
  • Simone Cardillo (Medea House, Frosinone)
  • Wijdane Merdad (Park Hotel Laurin, Bolzano)

The winner will be part of the Italian team that will compete in the World Championship, along with San Vito chef Angela Abrignani. The dishes will be judged by a technical jury and a panel of visitors.

Also on the program is the Conad Next Generation Student Contest, reserved for students of Italian hotel management schools.

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Bia Cous Cous World Championship

Eight countries will participate in the Couscous World Championship. The Philippines will be participating for the first time. In addition to Italy, Spain, Peru, Morocco, Tunisia, Portugal, and a special team from Doctors Without Borders will compete.

The jury will be chaired by Angelo Mellone, Director of Rai Daytime Entertainment.

Fedez to Cous Cous Fest
Fedez to Cous Cous Fest

Cous Cous Live Show – Free Concerts

Every evening, San Vito beach will host free concerts and shows. Expected artists include:

  • Raf (September 19
  • Shakalab (September 20)
  • Mydrama and Yosef (September 21)
  • Nashley and Nove (September 22)
  • Mario Incudine (September 23)
  • Serena Brancale (September 24)
  • Fedez (September 25)
  • Different Gemini (September 26)
  • Anna Castiglia and DJ set (September 27)
  • Claudio Casisa 's cabaret (September 28)
Serena Brancale al Cous Cous fest
Serena Brancale al Cous Cous fest
Gemelli diversi al Cous Cous fest
Gemelli diversi al Cous Cous fest
Raf al Cous Cous fest
Raf al Cous Cous fest
Shakalab al Cous Cous fest
Shakalab al Cous Cous fest
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