Codex Festival

Codex Festival is a dynamic three‑day summer event that turns the Baroque town of Noto into a creative laboratory for contemporary theatre, music, dance, and performing arts. Hosted across evocative venues such as the former railway warehouse, historic squares, and palaces, the festival features site‑specific shows, dance performances, concerts, and critical interventions on urban regeneration and collaborative practices. Each edition is guided by a new curatorial theme with a goal to merge cultural education, artistic innovation, and community engagement. The performances aim to break daily routine, offering immersive and inclusive experiences that engage both locals and visitors in shared dialogue. Since its inception, Codex Festival has grown into an international showcase within southern Italy’s performing arts landscape, known for fostering intercultural exchange, experimentation, and cultural activism.