Festivals in Italy

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2026 11 Oct
Free

Batailles de Reines – Gressan Elimination

Gressan — Valle d'Aosta/Vallée d'Aoste (007)

In Gressan, at the gates of Aosta, the autumn elimination of the Regional Contest of the Batailles de Reines is held, the most cherished peasant tradi...

Nature Heritage History
2026 11 Oct

Gran Fondo del Montefeltro

Gubbio — Perugia (054)

Starting and finishing in Gubbio, the Gran Fondo del Montefeltro is a cycling granfondo that crosses the most beautiful landscapes between Umbria and...

Nature Hiking Mountain
2026 11 Oct
Free

Terre e Trame

Orvieto — Terni (055)

Terre e Trame is the event that brings two great artisan traditions of the area into dialogue in Orvieto: the art of lace and crochet and that of Orvi...

Heritage Folk traditions Folklore
2026 11 Oct
Free

Patronal Feast of Saint Mary Mother of the Church

Porto Viro — Rovigo (029)

On October 11th, Porto Viro (Rovigo) celebrates its patron saint, Saint Mary Mother of the Church, on a date that also commemorates the unification of...

Sacred music Brass band Choir
2026 11 Oct

Jesolo Social Gravel

Jesolo — Venezia (227)

The Jesolo Social Gravel is a gravel bike cycling tour that starts from Parco dei Cigni in Jesolo and takes participants to discover the landscapes of...

Nature Hiking Sport
2026 11 Oct

Treviso Half Marathon — International Half Marathon

Treviso — Treviso (026)

La Mezza di Treviso is the international half marathon that crosses the historic center of the city and the Sile Natural Park over the certified dista...

Hiking Sport Trail
2026 11 Oct

Tiramisù Run

Treviso — Treviso (026)

The Tiramisù Run is the new non-competitive run in Treviso: 10.1 km in the medieval historic centre, starting and finishing on the city walls, coincid...

Gastronomy Chocolate Young audience
2026 11 Oct
Free

Chestnut Festival of the Laghetto Committee of Giussano

Giussano — Monza e della Brianza (108)

When autumn colours the Brianza region, the Laghetto Committee of Giussano lights the braziers for its Chestnut Festival. On the square of the Church...

Gastronomy Local produce Folk traditions
2026 11 Oct
Free

Centomiglia del Lario

Como — Como (013)

The Centomiglia del Lario is one of the oldest and most prestigious powerboat races in the world: the first edition dates back to 1949. Organized by t...

Nautical Heritage Sport
2026 11 Oct
Free

Credera in Festa

Credera Rubbiano — Cremona (019)

Every October, Credera Rubbiano, a village in the Cremasco countryside, celebrates its patron saint San Donnino with Credera in Festa. The entire comm...

Gastronomy Local produce Heritage
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Every listing is now signed: Valentin Contard writes it, Christophe Contard approves it. Latest updates:

  1. .MOV — International Screendance and Audiovisual Forms Festival Roma · updated on 11 October 2026
  2. .MOV Roma · updated on 11 October 2026
  3. Opera Lessons Roma · updated on 11 October 2026
  4. The Last Grape Harvest / Das letzte Fuhrwerk Appiano sulla strada del vino/Eppan an der Weinstraße · updated on 11 October 2026
  5. REAS - International Exhibition of Emergency Montichiari · updated on 11 October 2026
  6. KinEst Fest - Central and Eastern European Film Festival Catania · updated on 11 October 2026
  7. RO.MENS - Mental Health Festival Roma · updated on 11 October 2026
  8. Ethnos International World Music Festival San Giorgio a Cremano · updated on 11 October 2026
  9. Pigneto Film Festival (Cine-Residency) Roma · updated on 11 October 2026
  10. Quarna A Village for Music Quarna Sotto · updated on 11 October 2026

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The complete directory of festivals in Italy

Italy boasts one of the richest festival panoramas in Europe. Every year, thousands of cultural events set the pace across the entire country, from major international stages to the most authentic village celebrations. Music, film, theater, dance, literature, gastronomy, street arts, circus festivals… whatever your passion, there is a festival for you, in every season and every region.

Our festival directory has been designed to help you find a festival easily, wherever you are in Italy. Whether you are looking for an open-air rock festival, a intimate jazz festival in the heart of a village, a electronic music festival on the coast or a family festival in the mountains, here you will find all the necessary information: dates, venue, prices, program, and festival-goer reviews.

Complete festival directory

Browse by region or province to discover festivals near you. Each listing includes practical details and community reviews.

Each festival listing is enriched over time by our team and by community feedback. The ratings and comments left by visitors help you get an idea before booking your tickets or hitting the road. You can also add your favorite festivals with a single click to easily find them from your personal list and never miss a date.

Our festival list covers the entire Italian territory: from Piedmont to Sicily, from the Dolomites to Sardinia, through Tuscany, Lazio, Apulia, Emilia-Romagna and Campania. Each region has its own cultural gems, from internationally renowned events to local festivals still unknown, just waiting to be discovered.

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Find a festival near you

The interactive festival map allows you to locate events near your location at a glance. You can also filter festivals by region, province and type (music, theater, film, gastronomy...) or by time of year. Summer festivals remain the most numerous, but the festival season now extends to the whole year: winter festivals at ski resorts, springtime gatherings in parks and gardens, autumn events centered on wine, literature, or film. Whatever the month, there is always a festival to discover.

All festival genres in one place

Our festival directory is not limited to music. We list performing arts festivals (street theater, contemporary circus, dance, puppetry), film festivals (short films, documentaries, animation), food festivals (wine, local produce, world cuisine), literary festivals, comic festivals, digital and tech festivals, and many more. Each listing details the type of festival, the exact dates, prices, access conditions, and when available, information about the program and ticket sales.

More than a directory, a community of festival-goers

Our goal goes far beyond a simple list of festivals in Italy. We are building a true space dedicated to festival enthusiasts, with news, practical guides, and testimonials. Because experiencing a festival is much more than attending a show: it is discovering a place, sharing a moment, meeting people, and creating unforgettable memories. Thanks to the festival-goer reviews published on each listing, you know exactly what to expect before making the trip. If you know a festival that is not yet listed, do not hesitate to let us know — our festival guide is enriched every day thanks to the community.