Festivals in Italy

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2026 31 Oct
Free

Cascia Saffron Market Exhibition

Cascia — Perugia (054)

The Cascia Saffron Market Exhibition is the annual event dedicated to the purest saffron of Cascia, one of the agri-food excellences of the Valnerina...

Music Gastronomy Local produce
2026 31 Oct

Arredamont

Longarone — Belluno (025)

Arredamont is the only Italian fair entirely dedicated to mountain furnishing, a niche showcase that every autumn brings the best of wood, stone, and...

Mountain Innovation Family
2026 31 Oct
Free

Festa dea Lumera

Grantorto — Padova (028)

On October 31st, Grantorto, in the Alta Padovana region, rediscovers the Festa dea Lumera, the Venetian tradition of carved and illuminated pumpkins (...

Theater Heritage History
2026 31 Oct
Free

Halloween in Piazza

Bussolengo — Verona (023)

On October 31st, Piazza XXVI Aprile in Bussolengo dresses up for Halloween in Piazza, a party designed especially for children. With hot chocolate, fa...

Folk traditions Family Children
2026 31 Oct

The Night of Spirits at the Lower Castle

Marostica — Vicenza (024)

On Halloween night, the Lower Castle of Marostica transforms into a path of theater and mystery. The Night of Spirits leads visitors, in small groups...

Theater Storytelling Heritage
2026 31 Oct

Quajaday - Speo dei Morti

Montecchio Precalcino — Vicenza (024)

The Quajaday - Speo dei Morti is the autumn event of the Confraternita della Quaglia (Quail Brotherhood) in Levà, Montecchio Precalcino. On the tradit...

Gastronomy Wine Local produce
2026 31 Oct
Free

Urban Trekking of Vittorio Veneto

Vittorio Veneto — Treviso (026)

The Urban Trekking of Vittorio Veneto is a guided walk to discover the monuments and history of the Cenedese city. Organized by the Pro Loco of Vittor...

Hiking Heritage History
2026 31 Oct
Free

Day of Remembrance for the victims of the earthquake of October 31, 2002

San Giuliano di Puglia — Campobasso (070)

Every October 31, San Giuliano di Puglia gathers at the Park of Remembrance to commemorate the 27 victims — twenty-six children and their teacher — of...

Heritage History Folk traditions
2026 31 Oct
Free

Italian Rowing Championship of Long Distance

Varese — Varese (012)

The Italian Rowing Championship of Long Distance closes the rowing season on the Schiranna racecourse, on Lake Varese. The crews compete over long dis...

Sea Nautical Sport
2026 31 Oct
Free

Notte delle Lumere

Suzzara — Mantova (020)

The Notte delle Lumere is the Halloween festival that lights up Piazza Garibaldi in Suzzara every October 31st. Games and entertainment for children,...

Gastronomy Folk traditions Folklore
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Recently updated listings

Every listing is now signed: Valentin Contard writes it, Christophe Contard approves it. Latest updates:

  1. Strazzata Festival Avigliano · updated on 31 October 2026
  2. Saint Martin Festival in Braccano Matelica · updated on 31 October 2026
  3. All Saints' Fair and Pork Festival Carpignano Salentino · updated on 31 October 2026
  4. Saint Germano Patronal Feast Scisciano · updated on 31 October 2026
  5. VenerdDOCG Valdobbiadene · updated on 31 October 2026
  6. Cibus Tec Parma · updated on 31 October 2026
  7. Sterzinger Bauernmarkt (Vipiteno Farmers' Market) Vipiteno/Sterzing · updated on 31 October 2026
  8. Castle Visit and Tasting (Terre del Lagorai) Castel Ivano · updated on 31 October 2026
  9. Bauernmarkt Bruneck / Bruneck Farmers' Market Brunico/Bruneck · updated on 31 October 2026
  10. La Mangiaunta Giano dell'Umbria · updated on 31 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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We update our database daily to ensure reliable information on every listed event.

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.