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Events in Italy
Festivals, food fairs, concerts and seasonal celebrations across Italy, sorted by date so you can plan your trip around them.
2–11 October 2026On nowTriesteBarcolana 2026 in TriesteRead the guide
Oct 10 – Dec 6, 2026On nowLangheAlba White Truffle Fair 2026Read the guide
Oct 13–25, 2026Next upRomeRome Film Festival 2026Read the guide
October 14–18, 2026Friuli-Venezia GiuliaEin Prosit Udine 2026Read the guide
October 16–18, 2026PisaTerre di Pisa Food and Wine Festival 2026Read the guide
Oct 28 – Nov 1, 2026LuccaLucca Comics & Games 2026Read the guide
October 30–November 1, 2026Emilia-RomagnaFerrara Food Festival 2026Read the guide
November 2026Across ItalyEvents in Italy in November 2026Read the guide
November 6–10, 2026Trentino-Alto AdigeMerano Wine Festival 2026Read the guide
November 13–22, 2026PerugiaEurochocolate Perugia 2026Read the guide
November 14, 2026 – February 1, 2027Amalfi CoastLuci d’Artista Salerno 2026/27Read the guide
Nov 14, 2026 – Feb 1, 2027Across ItalyChristmas in Italy 2026Read the guide
November 27, 2026 – January 6, 2027 (closed December 25)DolomitesBolzano Christmas Market 2026Read the guide
Dec 8, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027RomeChristmas in Rome 2026Read the guide
December 31, 2026 – January 1, 2027Across ItalyNew Year’s Eve in Italy 2026Read the guide
Jan 23 – Feb 9, 2027VeniceVenice Carnival 2027Read the guide
Holy Week · Mar 21–28, 2027RomeEaster in Rome 2027Read the guide
Apr 27 – May 16, 2027RomeItalian Open Tennis in RomeRead the guide
Jun 11 – Sep 11, 2027VeronaArena di Verona Opera Festival 2027Read the guide
Jul 2 & Aug 16, 2027SienaPalio di Siena 2027Read the guide
Jul 9–18, 2027Orvieto · PerugiaUmbria Jazz 2027Read the guide
Event guideAcross ItalyEvents in Italy in October 2026Read the guide
Event guideRomeHalloween in Italy 2026Read the guide
January 6 every year (Wednesday, January 6, 2027)RomeEpiphany in ItalyRead the guide
The short answer: fall is Italy’s strongest season for food and wine events, with the Alba White Truffle Fair (October 10 to December 6, 2026), the Rome Film Festival and Eurochocolate in Perugia. Winter brings Christmas markets and the Venice Carnival (January 23 to February 9, 2027), and summer the Palio di Siena and the opera season at the Arena di Verona. Dates change every year, so check each event guide before you book.
Last updated: September 25, 2026
Use events to shape the trip, not overload it
Italy’s event calendar is deeply regional. Food fairs, religious celebrations, concerts, design weeks, sporting events and seasonal festivals can add a strong local layer to a trip, but dates and access rules often change from year to year.
This hub helps you explore the main event types and then move into current or archived Italy2Love coverage when it is useful.
Choose the kind of event that fits your trip
Food & wine events
Harvests, truffle fairs, wine festivals and regional food celebrations are especially strong in autumn.
Culture & festivals
Art, music, comics, film, design and city festivals can change the atmosphere of a destination completely.
Seasonal celebrations
Christmas markets, Easter traditions and local patron-saint festivals add another layer to regional travel.
Sports
Tennis, cycling, football and motorsport can be central trip anchors in cities such as Rome, Monza and elsewhere.
Local traditions
Smaller towns often host events that are less internationally known but more closely tied to local identity.
What’s on next. The best trips are built around one great moment. These calendars help you find yours.
- events in Italy in October: truffles, harvest fairs and food festivals.
- events in Italy in November: festivals, fairs and holidays.
- Christmas markets in Italy: dates by city, from Bolzano to Florence.
- New Year’s Eve in Italy: a city-by-city guide to Capodanno.
- Italy in fall: weather, harvest, truffles and where to go.
Events in Italy: frequently asked questions
When is the best time for festivals in Italy?
Fall is the strongest season for food and wine events, from truffle fairs to wine and chocolate festivals. Winter is the season for Christmas markets and Carnival, and summer for outdoor opera, concerts and historic festivals such as the Palio di Siena.
When is the Venice Carnival in 2027?
The Venice Carnival 2027 runs from January 23 to February 9, 2027.
When is the Palio di Siena in 2027?
The Palio di Siena is run twice a year, on July 2 and August 16. Our guide explains how to watch it and what to book.
Do Italian event dates change every year?
Yes. Many events move with the calendar, and access rules, tickets and programs can change from one edition to the next. Always check the official event website before you book travel around a date.
Plan the rest of the trip
Make the calendar work for your itinerary
Pick one or two events worth planning around, then build the trip around the place itself: where to stay, what to book ahead and how to spend the days in between.