Tocatì - International Festival of Street Games
The world's largest festival dedicated to traditional games
About Tocatì
Verona: World Capital of Traditional Games
Tocatì - meaning 'your turn' in Venetian dialect - is the International Festival of Street Games that every September transforms the Veronetta district, within Verona's UNESCO walls, into a large shared play space. Organized by the Associazione Giochi Antichi (Ancient Games Association) with the City of Verona, it is the largest event in the world dedicated to traditional games and sports, and the only Italian best practice recognized by UNESCO for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage.
Guest Country 2026: Ireland
Each year, Tocatì invites a guest country to showcase its games, music, and dances. In 2026, the spotlight is on Ireland: Gaelic sports arrive in the city, including Gaelic Football (a sport symbolizing Irish identity, a mix of football and rugby), Hurling (intangible UNESCO heritage), Camogie (the women's version of hurling), Rounders, and GAA Handball. There will also be pub games, Celtic music workshops (uilleann pipes, harp), and traditional dancing.
A Permanent New Feature: Casa Tocatì
Among the new features for the 2026 edition is the opening of Casa Tocatì at Parco delle Colombare: a permanent center dedicated to traditional games, offering workshops, educational activities, and community events to discover and practice the world of play all year round. For Verona, Tocatì has become an identity-defining event, intertwining play, culture, folk traditions, and international dialogue.
Tocatì — edition 2026
From September 18th to 20th, 2026, the 24th edition of Tocatì, the International Festival of Street Games, returns to Verona in the Veronetta district. Ireland is the guest country, bringing its traditional sports and games, music, and dances to the city. The 2026 edition also marks the opening of Casa Tocatì, a permanent center for traditional games at Parco delle Colombare.
Programme Tocatì 2026
The festival enlivens the squares and streets of Veronetta with traditional games and sports from around the world, workshops, music, and gastronomy.
Focus on Ireland (Guest Country 2026)
- Gaelic Football - the iconic sport of Irish identity, a mix of football and rugby
- Hurling - an ancient stick-and-ball game (hurley), intangible UNESCO heritage, and Camogie, its women's version
- Rounders - a bat-and-ball game, an ancestor of baseball
- GAA Handball, Poc Fada, and Ból an bhóthair (street game from Cork and Armagh)
- Pub games (cards, darts), Celtic music workshops (uilleann pipes, harp), traditional dance, and Irish cuisine
2026 New Feature
- Opening of Casa Tocatì at Parco delle Colombare: a permanent center for traditional games
Full program at tocati.it.
Highlights Tocatì 2026
Ireland as the guest country with Gaelic sports (Hurling, Gaelic Football, Camogie), Celtic music and dance, and the opening of the permanent center Casa Tocatì at Parco delle Colombare.
Prices Tocatì 2026
Practical information — Tocatì
Getting Here
The Veronetta district is located in the historic center of Verona, on the left bank of the Adige River. It is within walking distance of Verona Porta Nuova train station and accessible via ATV bus lines. It is recommended to leave your car in the city center car parks.
Admission
Access to the festival and street games is free. Some workshops and activities may require booking.
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Where does it take place — Tocatì
Quartiere Veronetta
Quartiere Veronetta, 37129 Verona