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Carnivals and other traditional highlights
Palermo’s entertainment tends to be classical: theater, opera, ballet and symphonic programs, reflecting the cultural history of Sicily. The Massimo Theatre has the largest stage in the world, and is also Palermo’s most important entertainment venue. Other forms of Palermo entertainment you will enjoy are street and puppet theater. Palermo also boasts a number of smaller music venues, with all kinds of musical styles, from chamber music to jazz.