Verona in Love
Valentine's Day in the city of Romeo and Juliet
About Verona in Love
The capital of love
No city in the world is as closely associated with love as Verona, the setting for the most famous love story of all time: that of Romeo and Juliet. Based on this, the city has built Verona in Love, the grand Valentine's Day celebration that animates the historic center every February for an entire weekend.
The heart in Piazza dei Signori
Piazza dei Signori is the beating heart of the event, with themed markets, art installations, music, and open-air performances. The Loggia di Fra' Giocondo hosts talks, meetings with authors, and cultural events, while the new Casa Verona venue, in pavilion 20 of the Arsenale, features tango, gospel, and meetings. The civic museums offer special openings and themed guided tours, welcoming thousands of visitors over a few days.
Running and celebrating love
Among the most popular events is the Zero Wind Romeo&Giulietta Run Half Marathon, a half marathon that attracts over 10,000 participants, with a relay and family run. Rounding out the festivities are participatory installations where you can leave a message of love, dance performances, and the "Riflessi d'Amore" (Reflections of Love) competition for the most creative shop windows. Verona in Love is a celebration that combines romance, culture, and hospitality, in one of Italy's most evocative monumental settings.
Verona in Love — edition 2026
From February 13 to 15, 2026, Verona celebrated Valentine's Day with Verona in Love. The historic center, with Piazza dei Signori as its heart, was filled with markets, artistic installations, music, and shows, while the civic museums offered special openings and themed guided tours, welcoming around 8,000 visitors over the weekend.
Programme Verona in Love 2026
Piazza dei Signori (heart of the events)
- Themed markets, installations, music, and artistic performances throughout the weekend
- Participatory installation «Love Rider» by Greg Goya, with messages of love
- Dance performances «I Love Dancing» inspired by La La Land
Loggia di Fra' Giocondo and Casa Verona
- Talks, meetings with authors, and cultural events
- Casa Verona (pavilion 20 of the Arsenale): tango, gospel, and meetings
Sport and museums
- Zero Wind Romeo&Giulietta Run Half Marathon (21 km), over 10,000 participants, with relay and family run
- Civic museums with special openings and themed tours (approx. 8,000 visitors)
- «Riflessi d'Amore» competition for the most creative shop windows
Highlights Verona in Love 2026
Piazza dei Signori as the heart of the celebration, the Romeo&Giulietta Half Marathon with over 10,000 participants, the civic museums open with themed tours, and the participatory love installations.
Prices Verona in Love 2026
Practical information — Verona in Love
How to get there
Verona's historic center is reachable on foot from Verona Porta Nuova station and by ATV bus lines. It is advisable to leave your car in the city center parking lots.
Admission
Events in the square are free to enter. Civic museums require a ticket (with special themed openings); the Half Marathon requires registration.
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Where does it take place — Verona in Love
Piazza dei Signori e centro storico
Piazza dei Signori, 37121 Verona