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Events in Italy in October 2026: Food Festivals, Truffles and Halloween
Events in Italy in October revolve around the harvest. Truffles, new wine and food festivals fill the calendar, while Rome hosts its film festival and the month ends with Lucca Comics & Games and…
Events in Italy in October revolve around the harvest. Truffles, new wine and food festivals fill the calendar, while Rome hosts its film festival and the month ends with Lucca Comics & Games and Halloween. This guide lists the seven events worth planning a trip around in 2026, with the dates read on each official site, and shows which ones overlap.
The short answer: for food, time your trip to the Alba White Truffle Fair (weekends from October 10) and the three food festivals: Ein Prosit in Udine (October 14–18), Terre di Pisa (October 16–18) and Ferrara Food Festival (October 30–November 1). For culture, the Rome Film Fest runs October 13–25. The busiest week is the last one: Lucca Comics & Games (October 28–November 1) and Halloween on Saturday, October 31.
Last updated: September 30, 2026
Planning the rest of the trip? Our guide to Italy in October covers the weather, the crowds and where to go.
October 2026 at a glance
| Event | Where | Dates in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Alba White Truffle Fair | Alba, Piedmont | October 10 to December 6 |
| Rome Film Fest | Rome, Lazio | October 13 to 25 |
| Ein Prosit | Udine, Friuli Venezia Giulia | October 14 to 18 |
| Terre di Pisa Food&Wine Festival | Pisa, Tuscany | October 16 to 18 |
| Lucca Comics & Games | Lucca, Tuscany | October 28 to November 1 |
| Ferrara Food Festival | Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna | October 30 to November 1 |
| Halloween | Everywhere | Saturday, October 31 |
We read every date on the organizer’s official site on September 30, 2026. Programs and hours can still change, so check again before you book.
Alba White Truffle Fair, from October 10
The 96th Alba White Truffle Fair runs from October 10 to December 6, 2026, according to the official fair site. Its heart is the World Truffle Market in Alba’s old center. It opens on Saturdays and Sundays only, so plan a weekend; our Alba White Truffle Fair guide has the hours and ticket details.
The fair sits in the Langhe wine hills, so pair it with a Barolo wine tour. To go truffle hunting with a dog, see our guide to truffle hunting in Italy.
Rome Film Fest, October 13 to 25
The 21st Rome Film Fest takes place from October 13 to 25, 2026, according to the festival site. Its main venue is the Auditorium Parco della Musica, and unlike many film festivals, most screenings are open to the public. Read our Rome Film Festival guide for tickets and venues.
After a screening, Rome is at its best after dark: compare the Rome night tour and the Rome ghost tour.
Ein Prosit, Udine, October 14 to 18
Ein Prosit is not a beer fair. Its 27th edition fills Udine with curated wine tastings, special dinners and guest chefs from October 14 to 18, 2026, as announced on the official site. Many events need a separate booking, so read our Ein Prosit Udine guide before you go.
Terre di Pisa Food and Wine Festival, October 16 to 18
The Terre di Pisa Food&Wine Festival brings about 80 producers from the Pisa area to Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, near Pisa Centrale station, from October 16 to 18, 2026. According to the official page, admission to the square is free. It opens from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday.
See our Terre di Pisa festival guide, and add the Leaning Tower with our guide to things to do in Pisa.
Lucca Comics & Games, October 28 to November 1
The biggest crowd of the month is in Lucca. Lucca Comics & Games runs from October 28 to November 1, 2026, and single-day tickets bought online cost from €26.50 on Wednesday to €34.50 on Saturday, fees included, according to the official ticket page (checked September 30, 2026). Read our Lucca Comics & Games guide.
On a quieter day, walk or cycle the city walls: see things to do in Lucca and the Lucca bike tour.
Ferrara Food Festival, October 30 to November 1
The Ferrara Food Festival turns the historic center of Ferrara into an open-air food fair from Friday, October 30 to Sunday, November 1, 2026, open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day, according to the official site. Our Ferrara Food Festival guide covers what to eat and how to get there.
Halloween, Saturday, October 31
In 2026, Halloween falls on a Saturday, and All Saints’ Day, a public holiday, on Sunday, November 1. Italy marks the night with costume parties, theme-park events and ghost walks rather than trick-or-treating. Our guide to Halloween in Italy has the dates, and ghost tours in Italy compares the best-rated night walks.
How to plan around events in Italy in October
The calendar splits into three clusters, so you can build a trip around one of them:
- Mid-October, October 13–18: the Rome Film Fest opens, Ein Prosit fills Udine and Terre di Pisa takes over Pisa’s main square. The Alba fair is open on the weekend of October 17–18.
- Truffle weekends: the Alba market opens every Saturday and Sunday from October 10, so any October weekend in Piedmont works.
- The last week, October 28–November 1: Lucca Comics & Games, the Ferrara Food Festival and Halloween overlap, and November 1 is a public holiday. Book trains and rooms early for Lucca.
The festival season continues into the next month: see events in Italy in November.
Traveling a little earlier? Italy in September brings the grape harvest, warm days and thinner crowds than August.
Where to stay
Planning to spend the night in Rome? Book a central base and you will lose less time in transit, especially if you start early. Not sure which area to pick? Our guide to where to stay in Rome compares the best areas.
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Compare places to stay in Rome →Events in Italy in October: frequently asked questions
What events are on in Italy in October 2026?
The main ones are the Alba White Truffle Fair (from October 10), the Rome Film Fest (October 13–25), Ein Prosit in Udine (October 14–18), the Terre di Pisa Food&Wine Festival (October 16–18), Lucca Comics & Games (October 28–November 1), the Ferrara Food Festival (October 30–November 1) and Halloween on October 31.
When is the Alba White Truffle Fair in 2026?
From October 10 to December 6, 2026. The World Truffle Market in Alba is open on weekends only.
Is the Terre di Pisa festival free?
Admission to the square is free, according to the official page. Tastings and other activities may be paid.
How much is a ticket for Lucca Comics & Games 2026?
Single-day tickets bought online cost from €26.50 to €34.50 depending on the day, fees included (checked September 30, 2026).
Is November 1 a public holiday in Italy?
Yes. All Saints’ Day, November 1, is a national public holiday. In 2026 it falls on a Sunday.
Sources: official sites of the Alba White Truffle Fair, Rome Film Fest, Ein Prosit, Terre di Pisa, Lucca Comics & Games and Ferrara Food Festival, all read on September 30, 2026. Next review: October 2027, or sooner if an organizer changes a date.
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