Festivals in Italy

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2026 16 Oct

La Nuit des Temps

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

A night without lights or noise, and in the village of Introd the 'gates of time' open. La Nuit des Temps is a diffused theatre experience that accomp...

Theater Street theater Heritage
2026 16 Oct
Free

Morra Chestnut Festival

Città di Castello — Perugia (054)

In the hilly village of Morra, in Città di Castello, autumn smells of roasted chestnuts. The Chestnut Festival, which celebrated its fiftieth annivers...

Contemporary art Gastronomy Local produce
2026 16 Oct

Spoleto Jazz

Spoleto — Perugia (054)

Spoleto Jazz is the autumn season by Visioninmusica that brings quality international jazz to the heart of Spoleto. Between October and November, the...

Music Jazz Latin music
2026 16 Oct

Triplo Sound Festival

Orvieto — Terni (055)

Born to rethink the very model of a music festival, the Triplo Sound Festival animates the historic center of Orvieto by intertwining three dimensions...

Music Indie Contemporary art
2026 16 Oct

Hostaria Verona — Festival of Wine

Verona — Verona (023)

For three days in October, Verona's historic center transforms into an open-air wine cellar. Hostaria, the Festival of Wine and the Grape Harvest, bri...

Music Gastronomy Wine
2026 16 Oct
Free

Nonsolobirra - Craft Beer Festival

Marano Vicentino — Vicenza (024)

Nonsolobirra is one of the longest-running and most beloved craft beer festivals in the Alto Vicentino area. Every autumn, in Viale Europa in Marano V...

Music Gastronomy Beer
2026 16 Oct
Free

Travaino Circle Chestnut Festival of Caronno Varesino

Caronno Varesino — Varese (012)

The Castagnata del Circolo Travaino is the autumn event of Caronno Varesino, a municipality in the province of Varese. Organized by the Circolo Cooper...

Gastronomy Local produce Folk traditions
2026 16 Oct
Free

Patronal Feast of Saint Sisinio

Galgagnano — Lodi (098)

In October, Galgagnano, a small municipality in the province of Lodi, celebrates its patron saint, Saint Sisinio Martyr. The patronal feast revolves a...

Sacred music Gastronomy Local produce
2026 16 Oct
Free

Fair of Grana Padano of the Prati Stabili

Goito — Mantova (020)

Every year, on the third weekend of October, Goito celebrates its symbolic product with the Fair of Grana Padano of the Prati Stabili: three days dedi...

Gastronomy Cheese Local produce
2026 16 Oct

INSIGHT Foto Festival

Varese — Varese (012)

For ten autumn days, Varese transforms into a large space dedicated to contemporary photography. INSIGHT Foto Festival brings exhibitions, talks, micr...

Visual arts Photography Contemporary art
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Every listing is now signed: Valentin Contard writes it, Christophe Contard approves it. Latest updates:

  1. Futuro Remoto Napoli · updated on 16 October 2026
  2. Fai la Differenza, c'è… In Search of Sustainability Roma · updated on 16 October 2026
  3. Fai la Differenza C'è - The Festival Roma · updated on 16 October 2026
  4. Abitare il Jazz San Donato di Lecce · updated on 16 October 2026
  5. Diocesan Missionary Vigil (Missionary October) Roma · updated on 16 October 2026
  6. ArRoma – Festival of Non-Roman Romans Roma · updated on 16 October 2026
  7. Novalesa 726-2026: 13th Centenary of the Abbey — Year of Celebrations Novalesa · updated on 16 October 2026
  8. Volìa Cazzata Festival Martano · updated on 16 October 2026
  9. Peregrinatio of the Icon of Maria SS. di Casaluce Aversa · updated on 16 October 2026
  10. Autumn Dialogues Roma · updated on 16 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.