Gala Dinner

Thursday - 25/06/2026

20:00–24:00: Gala Dinner at Villa Chiaramonte Bordonaro, Via delle Croci, 21/A, 90139 Palermo.

Kindly remember to bring your conference badge and the Gala Dinner pass you received during registration for the accompanying person, as they will be required for entry.

From Piazza Ruggero Settimo (Piazza Politeama)

On foot

From Piazza Ruggero Settimo (Piazza Politeama) to Villa Chiaramonte Bordonaro (map).

The walk takes approximately 10–15 minutes (about 1 km).

From Piazza Politeama, walk along Via della Libertà, Palermo's elegant main boulevard. Continue straight until you reach Piazza Croci, located next to the entrance of the English Garden (Giardino Inglese).

From Piazza Croci, walk along Via delle Croci. Continue straight for about 400 meters until you reach Villa Chiaramonte Bordonaro, which will be on your right.

From the Palermo Centrale Station

By bus

The best way to reach the Gala Dinner venue from Palermo Centrale Station is by taking bus No. 101 or 102 (map).

The bus runs frequently and provides a direct and convenient connection to the area where the dinner will take place. 

Participants staying in hotels along Via Roma can also board Bus 101 or Bus 102 at one of the many bus stops located along the street, making it easy to reach the city center and the Gala Dinner area.

Please be mindful of your personal belongings during your journey, especially at bus stops and on crowded buses, as pickpocketing can occasionally occur. 

By metro

Not recommended 

The nearest station for the metro, Palermo Lolli, is still approximately 20–25 minutes on foot from the venue. For this reason, taking the bus is the most convenient option.