Frequently asked questions

ATARASHI Goes to Sicily is an international music festival set against the stunning backdrop of the Strait of Messina. The event brings together world-class electronic music, premium food and beverage, and a curated guest experience — designed to deliver something far beyond a standard night out. It takes place at Arena Capo Peloro, on the northern tip of Sicily, where two seas meet.

Date — Sunday 2 August 2026.
Venue — Arena Capo Peloro (formerly Sea Flight), Torre Faro, 98164 Messina (ME), Sicily — right on the shores of the Strait that separates the island from the mainland.
Times — doors open at 16:00, the festival runs until 00:30.

ATARASHI Goes to Sicily is a tech house event. The lineup for this edition features Seth Troxler b2b Marco Carola, Max Dean, Matteo Diop vs II Faces and Marco Ursino. Set times are listed in the Timetable section; artist bios are on the Lineup page.

Doors open at 16:00. The festival runs until 00:30. We recommend arriving early — the first act starts as soon as doors open and the venue reaches its best atmosphere well before midnight.

ATARASHI Goes to Sicily is an outdoor festival held along the waterfront at Torre Faro. Come prepared for a warm August evening in Sicily — it rarely disappoints.

ATARASHI is strictly an 18+ event. A valid photo ID is required at entry. No exceptions will be made at the door — please carry your ID with you at all times.

ATARASHI Goes to Sicily is the debut edition of the festival in Sicily. It is part of a broader international project rooted in music, culture and exceptional experiences.

ATARASHI Goes to Sicily was a capacity-controlled event: the 2 August 2026 edition welcomed 7,000 people. Tickets are limited and, once they sell out, no further tickets are released.

The main event is on Sunday 2 August at Arena Capo Peloro. Around it there is a full ATARASHI weekend:

• Friday 31 July — La Punta Beach Club, Messina, and a private dinner at Bellavista Restaurant
• Saturday 1 August — Horizon Beach Club, Milazzo, with the Official Sunset Pre-Party
• Sunday 2 August — ATARASHI Goes to Sicily · Arena Capo Peloro, followed by the Official Afterparty

The full programme is on the Festival page. The satellite events require separate access from the festival ticket.

Tickets for the 2026 edition were sold exclusively through TicketSMS: the event took place on 2 August 2026 and sales are closed. There are no authorised third-party resellers, and that holds for 2027 too: any ticket bought outside the official channels may be refused at entry, with no refund. 2027 sales are not open yet — everyone on the priority list hears 48 hours before it goes public.

The 2026 edition had three ticket categories:

• General Admission — access to all main areas of the festival
• VIP — exclusive access to the VIP area, premium bar service, dedicated entry lane and additional benefits
• Backstage — exclusive backstage access, sold separately

The 2027 categories will be announced together with the date.

On 2 August 2026 a limited number of tickets was available at the door, but availability was not guaranteed: tickets were limited and the event could sell out beforehand. How this will work in 2027 will be announced together with the date, and everyone on the priority list gets it 48 hours earlier.

No. The 2026 tickets were strictly non-transferable and linked to the purchaser's TicketSMS account: resale was not permitted, and entry was refused to anyone presenting a ticket that had been resold or transferred. It is a rule we expect to keep for 2027.

No. The 2026 tickets were non-transferable and stayed linked to the purchaser's TicketSMS account: they could not be gifted, transferred, or registered to a different person. Each guest had to purchase their own ticket directly.

Your ticket is still stored in your TicketSMS account, now the event is over too. For access problems or administrative questions about a 2026 purchase, the place to go is TicketSMS customer support.

No. The digital ticket in the TicketSMS app or the confirmation email was all you needed. At entry all it took was a charged battery and screen brightness up so the QR code could be scanned.

Tickets for the 2026 edition were non-refundable, except in the event of cancellation of the festival. The edition went ahead as planned on 2 August 2026, so the cancellation clause never applied.

Three things were needed:

• Your ticket QR code (on your phone or printed)
• A valid photo ID (national ID card, passport or driving licence)
• Your Slesh account active and ready for cashless payments

Any government-issued photo ID was accepted: national identity card, passport, or driving licence. Digital copies were not accepted. A physical document was required, or a certified digital ID where legally applicable.

Upon arrival, our entry team scanned your ticket QR code, verified your ID, and fitted you with an ATARASHI wristband. The wristband stayed on for the duration of the event — it was your proof of entry and had to be shown whenever required.

No. Re-entry was not permitted. Once you left the festival, your wristband was deactivated and you could not come back in.

Yes. VIP and Backstage ticket holders had access to a dedicated priority entry lane with no general queue.

No, there was no fixed last-entry cut-off time. The advice given to the audience was to arrive within the first hour of doors opening, so as not to miss any of the lineup.

ATARASHI Goes to Sicily takes place at Arena Capo Peloro (formerly Sea Flight), Torre Faro, 98164 Messina (ME). Torre Faro is located at the northernmost tip of Sicily, right on the Strait of Messina — one of the most scenic locations in the Mediterranean. Full directions on the Getting there page.

Yes. The festival map is available on our official Instagram @atarashi.festival. It includes the stage, food areas, bars, VIP zones, medical points, exits and parking areas.

The festival is fully equipped with:

• Multiple bars throughout the venue
• Food area with our premium food partners
• VIP area with dedicated service
• Cashless payment points and top-up stations (Slesh)
• Medical assistance point
• Toilet facilities throughout the site
• Lost & Found station

These are the confirmed set times for 2 August:

• 16:00 – 17:30 — Marco Ursino
• 17:30 – 19:30 — Matteo Diop vs II Faces
• 19:30 – 22:00 — Seth Troxler b2b Marco Carola
• 22:00 – 00:30 — Max Dean · closing set

Artist bios are on the Lineup page.

Set times are published on this website and on our official Instagram @atarashi.festival. A physical timetable board is also displayed at the venue entrance. Join our WhatsApp community for real-time updates on the day.

Published set times are the definitive schedule. In the rare event of a last-minute change, we will communicate immediately via Instagram and our WhatsApp community. We recommend joining the ATARASHI WhatsApp community before event day so you receive any updates in real time.

One stage only. Every artist, every set — a single shared experience. No clashes, no choices to make.

In the rare event of a replacement, ATARASHI will announce the change immediately through its official channels. Lineup changes do not entitle you to a refund, unless the entire event is cancelled.

No, there is no live stream for this edition. ATARASHI Goes to Sicily is designed as an exclusive, in-person experience.

Slesh is the official cashless payment platform for ATARASHI Goes to Sicily. At the 2026 edition, all purchases inside the festival — drinks, food, merchandise — were made through Slesh, as were parking passes for the official parking areas. Event tickets, however, were sold separately through TicketSMS. Full details on the Cashless page.

You downloaded the Slesh app, created your account and linked a payment method before arriving at the festival. Doing it at home saved time at the entrance and on the first purchase.

Yes. Top-up stations were spread throughout the venue and accepted card or cash. Loading credit at home in advance (from €10 to €150) was quicker, though, and meant you could enjoy the festival from the moment you walked in.

No — ATARASHI was a cashless event. All purchases at bars, food stands and merchandise points were processed via Slesh only. Cash was not accepted inside the venue, and ATM access was not guaranteed on-site.

The window to request a refund of unspent credit closed on 17 August 2026 and refunds can no longer be requested in the app. For exceptional cases, write to festival@atarashi.fr.

The advice given to the audience was to arrive with a fully charged phone and a power bank. The NFC wristband worked offline too, with no connection needed, and Slesh support staff were on-site to assist with any account issues — cashless was the only payment method available.

Credit was linked to your account in the Slesh app, not just to the wristband, so it stayed safe. The info point and the cashless stations on site sorted it out.

No: each Slesh account was individual, and every attendee set up their own in advance.

Yes. For the 2026 edition ATARASHI provided three official parking areas, all within walking distance of the festival entrance. Parking passes had to be bought in advance through Slesh. All official parking areas were monitored by professional security staff throughout the event.

There were three official parking areas:

• Via Torre Bianca — closest parking (~3 min walk), Via Torre Bianca, 98164 Messina (ME). Important: vehicles had to enter and be parked before 17:00; access was not permitted after this time. Vehicle exit was available from 00:30 onwards.
• Via Pozzo Giudeo — official parking (~8 min walk), Via Pozzo Giudeo, 98164 Torre Faro (ME). No access restrictions.
• Via Circuito — official parking (~12 min walk), Via Circuito 171, 98164 Torre Faro (ME). No access restrictions.

Yes. Parking passes were bought in advance through Slesh: spaces were limited and walk-up parking without a pass was not guaranteed.

All three official ATARASHI parking areas were monitored by professional security staff throughout the entire duration of the event. The audience was asked to use only the designated official parking areas, and not to leave vehicles in unofficial or unmonitored locations.

Via Torre Bianca was the closest parking area to the venue but had a strict access cut-off at 17:00. Anyone arriving after that used Via Pozzo Giudeo or Via Circuito instead: both were clearly signposted and within comfortable walking distance.

Vehicles parked at Via Torre Bianca could exit from 00:30 onwards.

There was no dedicated drop-off zone at the venue: the official parking areas were used, then the entrance was reached on foot. Stopping or parking on the roadside near the venue was not allowed, and event staff moved vehicles on.

Torre Faro is located at the very tip of Sicily, approximately 14 km from Messina city centre. Your main options:

• By car — take the A18 motorway and exit at Messina Nord, then follow signs for Torre Faro / Capo Peloro. In 2026 three official parking areas were in operation.
• From Catania (nearest major airport, ~90 min) — take the A18 north towards Messina and exit at Messina Nord. Taxi and hire car services are available at Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
• From Palermo (~3 hours) — take the A19 towards Catania, then connect to the A18 north and exit at Messina Nord.
• From the mainland — ferries connect Villa San Giovanni (Reggio Calabria) to Messina; from Messina port, Torre Faro is approximately 20 minutes by car.

All routes, airports and travel times on the Getting there page.

Yes. In 2026, navette (shuttle buses) operated by ATM Messina ran from Messina city centre to Torre Faro during the event. Timetables, stop locations and event-day service updates were published on the ATM Messina website (atmmessina.it); late-night return services had limited frequency.

Taxi services are available from Messina city centre and the main train station. In 2026 demand at the end of the night was very high and pre-booking the return taxi was the way to go. Rideshare apps such as Uber have limited availability in this area.

Yes. ATARASHI's Official VIP Transportation Partner is LHUB, operating with a fleet of Land Rover Defender vehicles. In 2026 the service was reserved exclusively to VIP ticket holders and invited guests, who received the details directly.

Yes. Skylife, our official concierge, arranges private transfers from airports and stations, chauffeur-driven cars and all the logistics around the festival. Write to info@skylifemanagement.com or message +39 331 799 5308 on WhatsApp.

The ATARASHI VIP experience includes:

• Access to the exclusive VIP area with premium views
• Dedicated priority entry lane
• Premium bar service
• Dedicated VIP toilets
• VIP hospitality team on hand throughout the event

Your VIP wristband, issued at entry, is your access pass to the VIP area. Security staff will be positioned at the VIP entrance. Please keep your wristband visible at all times.

VIP upgrades on the day of the event are subject to availability. Check this website or contact us on Instagram @atarashi.festival for the latest availability before travelling.

Yes. The 2026 edition had a Backstage ticket, in strictly limited numbers. The 2027 categories will be announced together with the date. Press and industry accreditation requests should be directed to festival@atarashi.fr.

Artist meet-and-greet opportunities are not guaranteed. All artist interaction is subject to artist agreement and schedule. ATARASHI cannot facilitate or promise access to performers.

No. The VIP and Backstage areas are strictly reserved for holders of the corresponding ticket. Every person must hold a valid ticket — access cannot be shared or transferred inside the venue.

ATARASHI has curated a premium food experience featuring some of Sicily's most beloved local brands alongside one of Italy's most iconic restaurant groups. The food partners for this edition are:

• Temakinho (Main Food Partner) — Japanese-Brazilian cuisine, fresh sushi and signature dishes
• Nip Burger — premium smash burgers
• Lombardo — traditional Messina street food, including the iconic braciole messinesi
• Panificio Francesco Arena — artisan Sicilian focaccia and freshly baked specialties
• Giuseppe Arena — handcrafted gelato and authentic Sicilian granita
• Caffè Barbera — premium Italian coffee since 1870: espresso, cappuccino and signature iced coffee cream

All partners on the Partners page.

Yes. All food and drink purchases were made through Slesh only. No cash was accepted anywhere inside the festival.

No. Outside food and drinks are not permitted inside the festival, including reusable bottles, bottles and containers even when empty. All food and drink needs are fully catered by our official partners. Free water points are available throughout the venue.

Yes. Free water points are available throughout the festival. Outside bottles and reusable bottles are not permitted, even when empty.

Alcohol is available for purchase at all festival bars via Slesh. You must be 18 or older to purchase and consume alcohol at ATARASHI, and ID may be requested at the bar. Alcohol will not be served to anyone showing signs of excessive intoxication. ATARASHI promotes responsible drinking.

Vegetarian and vegan options will be available. For severe allergies or specific medical requirements, please write to us in advance at festival@atarashi.fr.

Yes: Skylife, the official accommodation and concierge partner of ATARASHI Goes to Sicily. Whether you are looking for a boutique hotel, a private villa or a fully managed weekend, Skylife takes care of every detail. Contact: info@skylifemanagement.com · WhatsApp +39 331 799 5308. See also Experience Messina.

• Hotel bookings — a curated selection for every budget, from boutique to luxury
• Private villas — for groups looking for an exclusive base for the weekend
• Private transfers — airport pickup, hotel–venue runs and post-event returns
• Concierge — tailored planning for your whole Sicilian weekend
• Restaurant bookings — priority access to the best tables in and around Messina
• Local experiences — boat trips, private tours and activities across Sicily

Contact: info@skylifemanagement.com.

Messina city centre is the most convenient base, with direct access to the ATM shuttles to Torre Faro. The coastal areas of Ganzirri and Torre Faro are the closest to Arena Capo Peloro. Book well in advance — August is peak season in Sicily and availability disappears fast.

No. ATARASHI Goes to Sicily is a single-day event with no on-site camping.

Yes. ATARASHI is committed to making the festival accessible to all guests. If you have specific accessibility requirements, please contact us at festival@atarashi.fr before the event and we will do everything we can to ensure the best possible experience for you.

Accessible toilet facilities are available throughout the festival site. Their location will be clearly marked on the festival map available on our official Instagram @atarashi.festival.

All guests, including personal assistants and carers, must hold a valid ticket to enter. If you need assistance with tickets, please write to festival@atarashi.fr before purchasing.

Lockers are not available at ATARASHI Goes to Sicily. We recommend travelling light and keeping valuables secure at all times.

Small backpacks are permitted and will be searched by security at entry. Large bags and suitcases are not permitted. To keep queues moving, we recommend bringing only what you need. Please refer to the Festival rules section for the full list of prohibited items.

Report any theft immediately to our security team or the nearest festival staff member. You should also file a report with the local authorities (Carabinieri or Polizia di Stato) — our team can assist you with directions and support.

Yes. A qualified medical team is present on-site throughout the entire duration of the event, and the medical station is clearly marked on the festival map. If you or someone near you requires urgent assistance, alert the nearest security or festival staff member immediately — they are trained to respond quickly.

Alert the nearest ATARASHI staff member or security guard immediately. Do not leave the person alone. Our team will ensure the fastest possible response. In the case of a life-threatening emergency, Italian emergency services can be reached by calling 118 (medical emergency) or 112 (all emergencies).

If you feel unwell, please find the nearest ATARASHI staff member or security guard immediately. The medical station is staffed throughout the entire event and equipped to handle everything from dehydration and heat-related illness to more serious conditions. August in Sicily can be very warm — stay hydrated, take breaks from dancing, and use the water points.

Safety is the absolute priority at ATARASHI. The event operates with professional security staff throughout the venue, a dedicated medical team, and a zero-tolerance policy towards violence and harassment. If you ever feel unsafe, approach any member of our staff immediately. ATARASHI is a space where everyone should feel welcome, respected and free to enjoy the music.

ATARASHI Goes to Sicily operates with a professional security team, a formally approved public safety plan and full coordination with local emergency services, including the 118 medical service. All security operations comply with Italian public event regulations.

ATARASHI events are built around community — coming on your own is common and welcome. If at any point you feel uncomfortable, approach the nearest ATARASHI staff or security member.

The following items are strictly prohibited inside ATARASHI Goes to Sicily:

• Weapons of any kind
• Outside food, alcohol and drinks
• Reusable bottles, bottles and containers, even when empty
• Glass containers of any kind
• Illegal substances
• Cameras and professional photography or recording equipment
• Drones or UAV equipment
• Fireworks, flares or smoke canisters
• Laser pointers
• Large bags or suitcases

Cameras and professional photography equipment are not permitted inside the festival. Personal smartphone photography for non-commercial use is allowed. Drones are strictly prohibited. For press accreditation, write to festival@atarashi.fr.

Short personal video clips for non-commercial social media use are generally permitted, provided you do not obstruct other guests. Extended recording of performances is not permitted without prior authorisation from ATARASHI. Artist recording may be subject to additional restrictions — please respect any signage at the stage.

ATARASHI operates a zero-tolerance policy towards the sale of illegal substances. Possession of illegal substances may result in immediate removal from the event and referral to law enforcement. If you are struggling or feel unwell, please approach our medical team or any staff member — our absolute priority is your safety, not your choices.

Any guest who is violent, abusive, or poses a risk to the safety or enjoyment of others will be removed from the event immediately by our security team. Tickets will be forfeit without refund. ATARASHI operates a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment, discrimination and violence in all forms.

ATARASHI is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. Harassment, discrimination or abusive behaviour of any kind — on the basis of gender, race, sexuality, religion or any other characteristic — will not be tolerated. Anyone found to be engaging in such behaviour will be removed immediately. If you experience or witness any form of harassment, please report it immediately to the nearest staff member.

Smoking is allowed only in designated areas. It is strictly prohibited near food stands, medical stations and crowded zones.

Yes. Limited-edition ATARASHI merchandise will be available at the venue, payable with your cashless wristband.

ATARASHI, 5RAP SAS and all affiliated parties, staff and security personnel decline any and all responsibility for theft, loss or damage to personal belongings inside the festival grounds. Guests attend at their own risk and are solely responsible for safeguarding their personal belongings at all times. The organisation also declines any responsibility for injury, damage or harm resulting from guests attempting to enter the venue without a valid ticket, bypassing security controls, jumping barriers, or otherwise acting in violation of event regulations and safety rules. Purchasing a ticket and entering the festival constitutes full acceptance of these conditions.

August in Sicily is warm, sunny and reliably dry. Average temperatures at Torre Faro in early August are between 26°C and 32°C during the day, dropping to a pleasant 24°C in the evening. You are very unlikely to encounter rain, but the Strait of Messina can occasionally produce a light sea breeze — which is a welcome relief on a warm August night.

Light summer clothing is perfect. Comfortable shoes are essential — you'll be standing and dancing for several hours. We recommend:

• Lightweight, breathable clothing
• Comfortable footwear — leave the heels at the hotel
• A light layer for later in the evening
• Sunscreen if you're arriving before sunset

There is no dress code. Please note that bottles and reusable bottles are not permitted, even when empty: free water points are available throughout the venue.

ATARASHI is a rain-or-shine event. In the unlikely event of extreme weather, we will communicate directly with all ticket holders via our official channels and WhatsApp community. In all other cases, the show goes on. We recommend checking the forecast before you leave home and bringing a lightweight waterproof layer just in case.

Yes. Shaded areas are available within the festival site. Full details are visible on the festival map on our official Instagram @atarashi.festival.

Report any lost item immediately to the nearest ATARASHI staff member or security guard — they will log it and do their best to assist you. After the event, contact us at festival@atarashi.fr with a detailed description of your lost item.

Items not claimed by 1 September 2026 (30 days after the event) are donated to charity.

Report your lost phone to the Lost & Found station as soon as possible. If your phone was found and handed in, it will be kept securely. After the event, contact festival@atarashi.fr. We recommend activating Find My iPhone or Google Find My Device before you arrive at the festival.

ATARASHI is committed to staging a responsible event that respects the exceptional natural environment of the Strait of Messina. Our sustainability commitments for this edition include:

• No glass — all drinks are served in eco-friendly cups; glass containers are strictly prohibited inside the festival
• Recycling — separate waste collection and recycling stations located throughout the venue
• Cashless payments to reduce paper and waste
• Free water points throughout the venue

We will publish a full sustainability report after the event.

No. Reusable bottles, cups and outside bottles are not permitted inside the festival, even when empty. Free water points are available throughout the venue.

Clearly labelled recycling and waste stations are available throughout the venue. Please use them. Do not leave any items on the ground. ATARASHI respects the local environment and community — please help us keep it that way.

We're here to help. You can reach us through the following channels:

• General information — festival@atarashi.fr
• Ticketing — TicketSMS
• Instagram — @atarashi.festival
• Hospitality & concierge — info@skylifemanagement.com
• WhatsApp community — the link is in our Instagram bio @atarashi.festival

For non-urgent queries, email festival@atarashi.fr. For real-time questions on the day of the event, follow our Instagram stories or join the ATARASHI WhatsApp community — our team is active on both channels throughout event day. On-site, festival staff are your fastest point of contact for anything that requires immediate assistance.

All official announcements are published first on Instagram @atarashi.festival and on this website. For real-time updates on event day, the WhatsApp community is the fastest channel.

Press and media accreditation requests should be sent to festival@atarashi.fr with your organisation, role and a brief description of your coverage plans. Requests must be submitted at least 2 weeks before the event.

Partnership and sponsorship enquiries are welcome. Please send your proposal to festival@atarashi.fr. We look forward to hearing from you. All partners for this edition are on the Partners page.

Write to festival@atarashi.fr — we'll get back to you and update these FAQs accordingly.