Festivals in Italy

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2026 25 Aug

Etétrad – International Festival of New Traditional Music

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

Every late August, the Aosta Valley becomes the capital of world traditional music thanks to Etétrad, an international festival that brings dozens of...

Music Folk World music
2026 25 Aug
Free

Festival of Saint Vincent Ferrer in Fittà

Soave — Verona (023)

In the hilly hamlet of Fittà di Soave, the Festival of Saint Vincent Ferrer is four days of gastronomy, live music, shows, and solidarity. Organized b...

Music Theater Gastronomy
2026 25 Aug

Italian School of Magic at Thiene Castle

Thiene — Vicenza (024)

For a few weekends at the end of summer, Thiene Castle transforms into an enchanted kingdom where children and teenagers aged 6 to 13 live an immersiv...

Theater Magic Heritage
2026 25 Aug
Free

Patronal Feast of Saint Mercurius the Martyr

Toro — Campobasso (070)

Saint Mercurius the Martyr is the patron saint of Toro, a village in the province of Campobasso. The feast in his honor is celebrated at the end of Au...

Sacred music Heritage History
2026 25 Aug
Free

Menaggio and Lake Como International Guitar Festival

Menaggio — Como (013)

The Menaggio and Lake Como International Guitar Festival is the event that, every summer, transforms Menaggio and the Tremezzina area into an internat...

Music Jazz Classical
2026 25 Aug

Ginesio Fest

San Ginesio — Macerata (043)

Ginesio Fest is the theatre festival that transforms the medieval village of San Ginesio, in the province of Macerata, into a widespread stage every A...

Theater Street theater Storytelling
2026 25 Aug
Free

Suoni d'Arpa — International Harp Competition in Italy

Saluzzo — Cuneo (004)

For six days, Saluzzo, nestled in the heart of Piedmont, becomes the world capital of the harp. Suoni d'Arpa brings together young talents and establi...

Music Classical Heritage
2026 25 Aug

Country Fest San Pietro in Campo

Barga — Lucca (046)

Country Fest is a special evening that brings the heart of summer to life in San Pietro in Campo, a village near Barga in the province of Lucca. Part...

Music Country Gastronomy
2026 25 Aug
Free

Sea Film Festival

Castiglione della Pescaia — Grosseto (053)

In the heart of the Maremma summer, Castiglione della Pescaia (Grosseto) hosts the Sea Film Festival, an event that blends great Italian cinema with t...

Cinema Short film Documentary
2026 25 Aug
Free

San Bartolomeo Fair

Capannoli — Pisa (050)

Every year around August 25th, Capannoli celebrates its patron saint, San Bartolomeo, with a traditional local fair. It is a day of festivities that b...

Gastronomy Local produce Heritage
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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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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.