Viva l'Italia
Four days of music, traditions, and flavours of Italy in Piazza Milano
About Viva l'Italia
Italy Celebrates in Jesolo
Viva l'Italia is one of the events that opens the summer season in Jesolo, on the coast in the province of Venice. For four days, Piazza Milano fills with stands dedicated to the crafts, flavours, and traditions of all the Italian regions, in a grand tribute to Made in Italy.
Music, Dance, and Vintage Cars
The heart of the event is the opening evening, featuring a captivating vintage car parade that travels along the seafront and a major concert by a star of Italian music. In the following days, the celebration continues with live music, dancing, and shows that liven up the square until the evening.
Flavours and Crafts
Along the festival routes, you'll find food and wine stands offering regional specialities and stalls dedicated to traditional crafts, all in a convivial atmosphere that engages residents and tourists at the beginning of the bathing season.
Viva l'Italia — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Viva l'Italia, the seventh, takes place in Piazza Milano, Jesolo, from May 30 to June 2, with special guest Iva Zanicchi, one of Italy's most beloved voices.
The highlight evening is Saturday, May 30: at 7:30 PM, the traditional vintage car parade along Via Levantina and Via Altinate, passing through Piazza Torino and arriving at Piazza Milano; at 9:00 PM, Iva Zanicchi's show featuring stories, wit, and a concert of her greatest hits. The celebration continues on Sunday, May 31, with a fashion show, live music, and dancing, until the closing on Tuesday, June 2. Throughout the event, Piazza Milano hosts stands dedicated to Italian crafts and flavours.
Programme Viva l'Italia 2026
Saturday, May 30
- 7:30 PM — Vintage car parade along Via Levantina and Via Altinate, via Piazza Torino, arrival at Piazza Milano
- 9:00 PM — Show and concert by Iva Zanicchi with her greatest hits
Sunday, May 31
- Fashion show
- Live music and dancing
Monday, June 1
- Live music and dancing in Piazza Milano
Tuesday, June 2
- Closing day of the festival
Throughout the event
- Stands of Italian crafts, regional flavours, and traditions
Highlights Viva l'Italia 2026
Prices Viva l'Italia 2026
Practical information — Viva l'Italia
How to get there
Piazza Milano is located in the central area of Jesolo Lido, reachable by car from the A4 motorway (Noventa di Piave exit) and by bus from Venice Mestre.
When
The event takes place straddling the end of May and the beginning of June, coinciding with Republic Day.
Admission
Free access to the events in the square.
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Where does it take place — Viva l'Italia
Piazza Milano
Piazza Milano, 30016 Jesolo