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SUMMARY:Venice: Rowing Lesson Through the Canals
DESCRIPTION:Enjoying a gondola ride through the Venice canals is quite the experience\, but have you ever wanted to commandeer one yourself? Treat yourself with a rowing lesson with Row Venice called vogata di sera. During the lesson you can learn the Venetian style of rowing — standing up and facing forward. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: event website
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/venice-rowing-lesson-through-the-canals-2025-12-01/
LOCATION:Venice\, Fondamenta Gasparo Contarini\, Venice\, Veneto\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Venice
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTSTAMP:20260404T161213
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LAST-MODIFIED:20151222T134933Z
UID:212094-1777075200-1777161599@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Festa della Liberazione: Italian Liberation Day
DESCRIPTION:On April 25\, 1945\, Italy was liberated from the grip of Mussolini and the German-Fascist regime. The country celebrates this historic day with parades\, ceremonies\, and speeches. Rome\, as the capital\, enjoys the biggest celebrations\, including a visit by the President to the Ardeatine Caves Mausoleum\, where the Nazis massacred 335 Romans in 1944. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast.
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/italian-liberation-day-2026-04-25/
CATEGORIES:Throughout Italy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTSTAMP:20260404T161213
CREATED:20190714T193713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190714T193713Z
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SUMMARY:Spello (Umbria): Flowering Windows\, Balconies and Alleys
DESCRIPTION:As if the the intimate vie in Italy couldn’t get any more charming\, the streets in the historic center of the quaint town of Spello in Umbria are filled with flowers for the infiorata di Spello. Residents decorate their window sills\, balconies\, staircases\, alleys and corners in a blossoming botanical display for everyone to enjoy all leading up to the main event. Marvel at the floral tapestries in honor of Corpus Domini every year on the 9th Sunday after Easter. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: Mirella Bruni\, flickr.com
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/spello-umbria-flowering-windows-balconies-and-alleys-2026-05-01/
CATEGORIES:Umbria
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260626
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190630T175103Z
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SUMMARY:Manarola (Liguria): World's Largest Nativity Scene
DESCRIPTION:You’ve heard about the world’s largest Christmas tree lighting in Umbria and now there is the world’s largest presepe in the town of Manarola\, one of the five towns in the Cinque Terre. The project was realized by Mario Andreoli\, a retired railway worker who has dedicated over 30 years to the installation and in 2007 it was added to the Guinness World Records. Not only is the view of this nativity scene breathtaking but it is also environmentally friendly thanks to the photovoltaic factory that was built to supply electricity to it. If you’d like to know where to get the best view\, please visit our guide to Unique Christmas Celebrations. \nNote: Dates have not been confirmed; please visit the event website for updates. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: Miriam Rossignoli\, flickr.com
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/manarola-liguria-worlds-largest-nativity-scene-2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Manarola\, Manarola\, La Spezia\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Cinque Terre,Liguria
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260404T161213
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150508T090342Z
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SUMMARY:Gubbio (Umbria): Corso dei Ceri (Running of the Candles)
DESCRIPTION:One of Italy’s oldest and weirdest traditions\, Corso dei Ceri\, or “Running of the Candles\,” takes place once a year on May 15th in the picturesque Umbrian town of Gubbio. Three “candles” (actually 30 foot-high wooden pillars) crowned with statues of saints are paraded around the town by “ceraiuoli” and then run up the streets of Gubbio to the Basilica of Saint Ubaldo which overlooks the town. Must see to believe! \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nRelated Article: Gubbio: City of More Than Just Silence
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/4589-2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Gubbio\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Umbria
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260404T161213
CREATED:20150512T104546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150512T104546Z
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SUMMARY:Gubbio Crossbow Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Every May since 1594\, on the last Sunday of the month\, the towns of Gubbio and Sansepolcro have competed against each other with crossbows. A nod to Italy’s medieval past\, the competitors dress up in period costumes and battle to win a gold\, silver\, or bronze crossbow. \nAccess 160 Issues of Our Award-Winning Travel Publication. Get Insider Help Planning Your Trip to Italy.
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/gubbio-crossbow-tournament-2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Piazza Grande\, Piazza Grande\, Gubbio\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Umbria
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260601T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161213
CREATED:20150512T104128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150512T104128Z
UID:212237-1780236000-1780344000@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Cantine Aperte (Open Cellars)
DESCRIPTION:Since 1993\, vineyards all over Italy have opened their cellars on the last Sunday in May (or\, in some regions\, the first two days of June)\, encouraging direct contact with wine lovers. From tastings to tours in the vineyards\, there will be many initiatives from the Alps to Mount Etna that will celebrate wine. Open Cellars has over time become a philosophy\, a way of traveling and discovering the territories of Italian wine\, which sees more and more tourists\, enthusiasts and wine lovers get close to the wineries every year. Besides the chance to taste wines and buy them directly from the farm\, you can enter the cellars to discover the secrets of wine making and refining. The event’s website lists the wineries and regions that are participating in the event this year. \nNote: Dates have not been confirmed; please visit the event website for updates. \nAccess 160 Issues of Our Award-Winning Travel Publication. Get Insider Help Planning Your Trip to Italy.
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/cantine-aperte-open-cellars-2026-05-31/
CATEGORIES:Calabria,Campania,Lazio,Lombardy,Milan,Piedmont,Sicily,Tuscany,Umbria,Venice
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260404T161213
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150513T124742Z
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SUMMARY:Pisa: Giugno Pisano
DESCRIPTION:Giugno Pisano is a month of festivals in Pisa in June. Among the events are openings of the town’s churches at night\, the Palio di San Ranieri\, the Battle of the Bridge on the last Saturday in June\, the Regatta every four years (the last one was held in 2015)\, a night opening of the Leaning Tower\, and Games on the Bridge\, and the Luminara di San Ranieri\, a night when the town is lit by 70\,000 candles. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast.
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/giugno-pisano-2026-06-01/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Pisa\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Tuscany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTSTAMP:20260404T161213
CREATED:20150513T131729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150513T131729Z
UID:212245-1780531200-1781135999@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Rome: Fantafestival
DESCRIPTION:Rome‘s Fantafestival is dedicated to fantastic and horror cinema. The location at Multisala Barberini is confirmed and so are the “Golden Bats” for the best picture and short in both the Italian and international categories. There will once again be the Z-Day\, with a zombie-walk along the streets of Rome. \nNote: Dates have not been confirmed; please check the official event website for updates. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: event website
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/fantafestival-2026-06-04/
LOCATION:Multisala Barberini\, Rome\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Rome
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812
DTSTAMP:20260404T161213
CREATED:20190701T062402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T062402Z
UID:212321-1781395200-1786492799@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Bologna: Under the Stars of Cinema
DESCRIPTION:Bologna has got some spectacular spaces from le due torri\, to the garden of Margherita\, and under the porticos that lead you to a panoramic view of the city from the Church of San Luca. During the summer though\, Piazza Maggiore offers yet another unique space with film screenings of the classics. You can view the full schedule on the official event website. \nNote: Dates have not been confirmed; check the event website for updated information. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: Andrea Nanni\, flickr.com
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/bologna-under-the-stars-of-cinema-2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Piazza Maggiore\, Bologna\, Emilia-Romagna\, 40124\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Bologna,Emilia-Romagna
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260404T161213
CREATED:20190621T232317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190621T232317Z
UID:212322-1782432000-1782863999@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Pienza (Tuscany): Torneo di Panforte
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever been told not to play with your food? Well the people in Pienza have\, and they don’t care! Here\, just to the south of Siena\, folks continue to keep the holiday spirit going with a friendly competition involving the throwing of panforte. This tournament takes place every year from December 26th – 30th in Pienza’s city hall where many teams sign up to see who could get the most points. If you’d like to find out more about how the tournament works\, please visit our list of unique Christmas celebrations. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: Vive Toscana\, flickr.com
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/pienza-tuscany-torneo-di-panforte-2026-06-26/
LOCATION:Pienza\, Siena\, Tuscany\, 53026\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Tuscany
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260712T220000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260801T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161213
CREATED:20190713T035444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190713T035444Z
UID:212355-1783893600-1785603600@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Palermo: International Firedancing Festival
DESCRIPTION:You do not want to miss this one-of-a-kind show that takes place in the romantic\, passionate\, and culturally important UNESCO World Heritage site of Palermo\, Sicily. Recently listed by Forbes as one of the 12 best festivals in the world\, this year’s theme is “Fire & Light” and involves various forms of performances in dance\, music and theatre\, offers workshops\, hosts art and photography exhibitions and much more. \nNote: Dates have not been yet confirmed; Pricing starts at 16.50€; Please check the event website for other ticket options. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: event website
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/palermo-international-firedancing-festival-2026-07-12/
LOCATION:Teatro di Verdura\, Viale del Fante 70\, Palermo\, Sicily\, 90120\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Sicily
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTSTAMP:20260404T161213
CREATED:20150515T055454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150515T055454Z
UID:212358-1784073600-1784246399@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Venice: Festa del Redentore
DESCRIPTION:The Redentore Feast (Feast of the Redeemer) is a deeply felt celebration in Venice as it combines religion with entertainment\, thanks to the Saturday night phantasmagorical fireworks’ display attracting thousands of visitors: a kaleidoscope of shades\, from a game of light and colors on the inimitable setting in St. Mark’s Basin\, lights up the spires\, domes and bell towers of the city. At dusk\, plenty of boats traditionally decked out with flower festoons\, colourful balloons and brightly Chinese lamps begin to flock into both St. Mark’s Basin and the Giudecca Canal. Waiting for the firework display\, which starts at 11:30 p.m. and lasts late into the night\, people enjoy a sumptuous dinner of traditional Venetian specialties. The spectacular festival is held every third weekend of July and is second only to Venice’s Carnevale. \nThis tradition dates back to 1577\, right at the end of a terrible plague. The Redentore Feast was first held to celebrate the construction of the Palladio’s Redentore Church\, built on the Giudecca Island to give thanks for being freed from the Black Plague. Celebrations include the Holy Mass presided by the Bishop and the religious procession to the Palladian basilica\, which can be done via an impressive 330-meter pontoon bridge. The weekend finishes with the Regata su gondole\, a gondola race organised as part of the Voga alla Veneta rowing season. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast.
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/venice-festa-del-redentore-2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Venice\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Venice
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260726T213000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260726T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161213
CREATED:20190727T201747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190727T201747Z
UID:212356-1785101400-1785101400@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Sestri Levante (Genoa): La Barcarolata
DESCRIPTION:Every last Sunday of July\, Baia del Silenzio (or Silence Bay) in Sestri Levante is the  alive thanks to a boat parade under the stars! Tourists and locals can compete in the decorating of their boats with twinkling lights and dress up in carnival costumes in preparation for the parade in the evening! The night wraps up with a gorgeous firework show over the water. A truly magical night in Liguria. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: _big_mouth_
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/sestri-levante-genoa-la-barcarolata-2026-07-26/
LOCATION:Sestri Levante\, Sestri Levante\, Genoa\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Genoa,Liguria
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTSTAMP:20260404T161213
CREATED:20190701T054908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T054908Z
UID:212357-1785801600-1786147199@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Acquavivo Picena: Medieval Wedding Banquet
DESCRIPTION:That’s right\, a Medieval Wedding Banquet\, also called the Banchetto Nuziale Medievale\, takes place every August in the village of Acquavivo Picena in Le Marche. The weekend invites guests to step back into the 13th century by witnessing a blessing of cloth\, performances\,  a wedding\, a palio and\, last but not least\, a feast in celebration of the marriage between Forastéria of Acquaviva and Rainaldo of Brunforte. \nNote: Reservations are mandatory; please check event website for more information. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: event website
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/acquavivo-picena-medieval-wedding-banquet-2026-08-04/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T070000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161213
CREATED:20150523T054747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150523T054747Z
UID:212362-1785913200-1785956400@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Rome: Miracle of the Madonna of the Snow
DESCRIPTION:According to legend\, in 352 AD\, a rich and bored Roman gentleman experienced a vivid dream in which the Virgin Mary told him that a certain hill in Rome would be covered in snow in the morning\, and that he should then use his money to build a church on that site. \nBeing that Rome was deep in a steamy summer in the beginning of August\, the gentleman didn’t think much of this prophecy\, but decided to test it out nonetheless. Pope Liberius was also having a very similar dream. The gentleman and the Pope bumped into one another\, then ran together towards the hill\, where they both observed snow falling… \nToday this is the home of the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore. The miracle is re-enacted every August. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast.
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/rome-miracle-of-the-madonna-of-the-snow-2026-08-05/
LOCATION:Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore\, Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore\, 42\, Rome\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Rome
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTSTAMP:20260404T161213
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150523T055814Z
UID:212366-1786320000-1786406399@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Rome: Feast of San Lorenzo
DESCRIPTION:The martyrdom of San Lorenzo is celebrated in Rome with fireworks and celebrations throughout the area around his crypt on the Via Tiburtina\, where he was killed in 258 AD. The patron saint of librarians\, firemen\, bakers\, and other professions whose jobs involve fire and roasting\, San Lorenzo’s association with such incendiary professions is certainly a disturbing one — His martyrdom is said to have occurred by slowly being roasted on a gridiron by the troops of the Emperor\, and\, as he died\, is believed to have said in Latin\, “Ecce\, miser\, assasti tibi partem unam\, regire aliam et manduca” (“Here\, you miserable person: you have roasted one side for yourself\, now turn me over and eat”). \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast.
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/rome-feast-of-san-lorenzo-2026-08-10/
LOCATION:Basilica di San Lorenzo\, Via Tiburtina\, Rome\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Rome
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTSTAMP:20260404T161213
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SUMMARY:Positano (Amalfi Coast): Landing of the Saracens
DESCRIPTION:On this summer evening at sunset\, costumed actors re-enact the battle that took place on the night of August 15\, 1558. The landing of the Saracens is also celebrated with music\, food and a certainly gorgeous sunset\, making this an event for the whole family. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nRelated article: more about the Amalfi Coast
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/positano-amalfi-coast-landing-of-the-saracens-2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Positano\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Amalfi Coast
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTSTAMP:20260404T161213
CREATED:20150523T061410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150523T061410Z
UID:212369-1786752000-1786838399@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Civitavecchia (Lazio): Feast of the Sea (Il Padellone)
DESCRIPTION:Civitavecchia rings in the anniversary of its founding\, as well as the defeat of the Saracens\, in charming seaside style: A boat race\, historical procession and a gastronomical fair featuring huge quantities of free seafood\, and in particular\, a gigantic Padellone — a giant platter of fried fish that especially encapsulates the anniversary of the founding of the city. \nOther celebrations take place in Civitavecchia on the week before Il Padellone\, but these events are not determined until very close to the date. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nRelated article: Dream of Italy’s Lazio Travel Advice
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/civitavecchia-lazio-feast-of-the-sea-il-padellone-2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Civitavecchia\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Lazio
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTSTAMP:20260404T161213
CREATED:20190727T061004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190727T061004Z
UID:212370-1786752000-1786838399@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Cappelle sul Tavo (Abruzzo): Palio of the Dancing Dolls
DESCRIPTION:To kick off ferragosto this friendly battle\, also called the Palio delle Pupe\, amongst 14 neighboring towns in Abruzzo puts on a show for spectators. Pupe are papier-mache lifesized dolls and are covered in fireworks. For over 40 years these dolls have a dance “battle” where representatives from the towns climb up inside the doll and perform a dance to folk music that was originally done in hopes of a fertile harvest.  What’s most impressive though\, is that the fireworks are going off as they perform! At the end of the dance\, the best doll and performance wins. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: Fiore Silvestro Barbato\, flickr.com
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/cappelle-sul-tavo-abruzzo-palio-of-the-dancing-dolls-2026-08-15/
CATEGORIES:Abruzzo
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTSTAMP:20260404T161213
CREATED:20150523T060356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150523T060356Z
UID:212368-1786752000-1788047999@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Ferragosto
DESCRIPTION:It’s the summer and in August many Italians are looking forward to Ferragosto which starts on August 15th. It’s known as a two-week vacation period with roots in ancient Rome. When Emperor Augustus invented the feriae Augusti to mark the end harvest he also made it a moment that signified a period of well-deserved rest. Later\, during the fascist regime\, this time of the year was used to promote travel within the country\, including discounts on train voyages to see all the beauty that Italy has to offer. Today it is still a largely celebrated holiday. \nIn Rome\, on the evening of August 15th (the Feast of the Assumption)\, the piazze are filled with the performances of professional dancers for the Gran Ballo di Ferragosto. Squares throughout the city are enlivened by performances of all walks of life\, from tango to rock\, hip-hop\, ballroom dancing\, and more\, with a giant concert in the Parco Archeologico of Teatro Marcello\, as well! \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: Romano Guidotti\, flickr.com
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/ferragosto-2026-08-15/
CATEGORIES:Basilicata,Bologna,Calabria,Campania,Cinque Terre,Emilia-Romagna,Florence,Genoa,Lazio,Le Marche,Liguria,Lombardy,Milan,Naples,Piedmont,Puglia,Rome,Sardinia,Sicily,Siena,The Lakes,Turin,Tuscany,Umbria,Veneto,Venice
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260826
DTSTAMP:20260404T161213
CREATED:20190714T173745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190714T173745Z
UID:212396-1787270400-1787702399@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Ferrara: Buskers Festival
DESCRIPTION:This August\, if you find yourself in Emilia-Romagna take a train and walk through the historic streets of Ferrara and meet international street musicians as they perform various genres of music from around the world. The festival was originated by Stefano Bottoni\, a native ferrarese\, who was inspired by his visit to New York in the 1980s to see his own city become more welcoming to street musicians. After proposing the idea to the mayor\, the festival soon became an international hit known even to the talented bolognese Lucio Dalla who would go on to perform in the festival in 1989 with Jimmy Villotti where they blended in with the crowd. Since the 1990s the festival has had a guest country for each year (a majority of the street musicians would come from this country). Not only is this a culturally rich event for all\, but it is also part of Eco-friendly festivals with initiatives that promote free water distributions from the town’s aqueduct\, the “Last Minute Market a Ferrara” where unsold items from the festival are gathered\, shuttle and shared ride services. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: paPisc
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/ferrara-buskers-festival-2026-08-21/
CATEGORIES:Emilia-Romagna
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTSTAMP:20260404T161213
CREATED:20150523T072005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150523T072005Z
UID:212454-1787961600-1788047999@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Nuoro (Sardinia): The Feast of the Redeemer
DESCRIPTION:Since August 29th\, 1901\, when Pope Leo XIII erected a bronze\, 23 ft. tall statue of Christ the Redeemer on Monte Ortobene in honor of the Jubilee Year\, locals and visitors have participated in celebratory procession to the statue from Nuoro‘s Cathedral. At Dawn\, the faithful participants of the march congregate in the square outside the cathedral. They sing songs as they follow a cart decorated with ears of wheat and oleanders all the way to the statue. Once the parade reaches the statue\, a mass is sung. After mass the procession quietly returns to the town before another colorful parade with masks and traditional costumes takes place. The parade ends with a folklore festival inside the amphitheater. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: carva822
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/nuoro-sardinia-the-feast-of-the-redeemer-2026-08-29/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Nuoro\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Sardinia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260404T161213
CREATED:20190714T190042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190714T190042Z
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SUMMARY:Montepulciano: Barrel Race
DESCRIPTION:Every last Sunday of August this Tuscan hilltop town is consumed in the\, by then\, week-long celebration of the Bravio delle Botti\, also known as the “Barrel Race”. The festivities kick off with the presentation of the Bravium\, the victory banner\, which is painted each year by a select artist with a winning design based on on a specific theme; the Bravium is then presented to the town the Sunday before the race. You can choose to see just the race but the town invites all to come and support the spingitori (the pushers) the entire week before in their evening training sessions. Representatives from the eight districts (2 per district) train at night for the uphill race (over half a mile) where partners  work together to push a 176 pound barrel through the historic streets of Montepulciano to the finish line in Piazza Grande. \nThe Thursday before the race guests can witness the Procession of the Candles where flag-wavers\, drummers and the candle bearers parade through the town in the evening and meet up in Piazza Grande to watch a performance and enjoy a firework show. The following day the race begins at 7pm where the strongest spingitori race for the Bravium. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: alexcap76
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/montepulciano-barrel-race-2026-08-30/
CATEGORIES:Tuscany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270116
DTSTAMP:20260404T161213
CREATED:20150509T031851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150509T031851Z
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SUMMARY:Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Italy
DESCRIPTION:Lace up those running shoes\, get that last swig of water and be sure to get a good stretch in; the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is on again. The Italian branch of the organization hosts a series of events and workshops promoting good health and exercise leading up to a big race in efforts to raise money for the Foundation and breast cancer research. The event takes place in various cities in Italy throughout the year. \nNote: Participants can enter the race with a minimum donation that ranges between 13€ – 15€ depending on the city chosen\, and can choose a 2K or a 5K run or walk. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: UKinItaly\, flickr.com
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/susan-g-komen-race-for-the-cure-bologna-2026-09-01/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Bologna\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Abruzzo,Basilicata,Bologna,Emilia-Romagna,Lombardy,Rome,Throughout Italy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTSTAMP:20260404T161213
CREATED:20150527T061257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150527T061257Z
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SUMMARY:Viterbo: Festa di Santa Rosa
DESCRIPTION:If you happen to be in Rome on the third day of September\, catch the train to Viterbo for the Festa di Santa Rosa\, the festival of the city’s patron saint. Thousands flock to see one hundred facchini\, or strongmen\, carry a 90-foot tall\, four-ton macchina – an obelisk-shaped statue – of the Santa Rosa through the winding streets of the city. The tradition began hundreds of years ago\, with the statue becoming progressively larger and heavier until the 19th century\, when the macchina toppled over\, crushing facchini and spectators alike. Not to worry\, however: a disaster has not happened since\, although it is still said that the facchini must sign their wills before they can bear the weight of the macchina. The macchina is truly an incredible sight – a gigantic tower\, swathed in light\, seems to float over the apartment buildings as it glows against the night sky. Onlookers line up for the priming viewing spots in the early morning\, sending friends to bring back sustenance from the piazzas\, where dozens of stands are set up in a carnival-like atmosphere. The Festa di Santa Rosa is almost an other-worldly experience\, so don’t miss it. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nDream of Italy’s Lazio Travel Advice\nRelated Article
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/viterbo-festa-di-santa-rosa-2026-09-03/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Viterbo\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Rome
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTSTAMP:20260404T161213
CREATED:20150527T071538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150527T071538Z
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SUMMARY:Venice: Historic Regatta
DESCRIPTION:The Grand Canal fills with exquisite 13-century boats and cavorting onlookers on this first Sunday of September. The regatta itself is four separate competitions\, including a particularly compelling one between double-oared gondolas. Art displays\, music\, and celebrations abound among the boats and gondolas as well. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nDream of Italy’s Venice Travel Advice\nRelated Article
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/venice-historic-regatta-2026-09-06/
LOCATION:Grand Canal\, Venice\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Venice
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTSTAMP:20260404T161213
CREATED:20150527T082825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150527T082825Z
UID:212486-1788652800-1788739199@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Asti (Piedmont): Palio
DESCRIPTION:Since 1275\, this ancient horse race has turned Asti‘s Piazza Alfieri into a racetrack\, and has linked modern Asti with its medieval roots. Twenty-one Contrade (city divisions) compete in the central square\, while over 1\,200 individuals donning medieval garb parade proudly throughout the streets of the city. The traditional flag-wavers (Sbandieratori) also run their own Palio against residents of neighboring towns. To the winner (both horse and human alike) goes the spoils — a crimson velvet drape — which will remain in their city division’s possession for the year. Tickets start at 25€ and free for all children 5 years of age and under. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nDream of Italy’s Turin/Piedmont Travel Advice \nRelated Article
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/asti-piedmont-palio-2026-09-06/
LOCATION:Piazza Alfieri\, Asti\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Piedmont
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260907T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260907T233000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150527T071033Z
UID:212487-1788814800-1788823800@dreamofitaly.com
SUMMARY:Florence: Rificolona (Lantern Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Though the origin of this colorful celebration is disputed\, many believe Rificolona began as a celebration on the eve of the Feast of the Madonna\, the nativity of the virgin. It is said that villagers would start their pilgrimage before the break of dawn to the city of Florence on the eve of her birthday. They relied on their lanterns\, or rificolone\, to light their. Others affirm the holiday’s roots are found deep within pagan tradition. In any case\, Rificolona continues to be celebrated in Florence and other parts of Tuscany. Every year\, people can visit the market in piazza Santissima Annunziata in the days leading up to the event. On the evening of the 7th\, children and adults parade through the city while singing songs and brandishing colorful rificolone on sticks. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: ilwoody\, flickr.com
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/florence-rificolona-lantern-festival-2026-09-07/
LOCATION:Florence\, Florence\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Florence,Tuscany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTSTAMP:20260404T161213
CREATED:20150515T023430Z
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SUMMARY:Volterra (Pisa): Red Dusk
DESCRIPTION:Volterra\, an enchanting medieval town in the Tuscan hills\, hosts its annual Notte Rossa\, or Red Dusk\, event to celebrate the town and allow visitors to discover the city and its offerings by showcasing mini concerts\, performances and photo exhibits. The event takes place every second Saturday of September so don’t miss your chance to discover Volterra on your own! \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: event website
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/volterra-pisa-la-notte-rossa-2026-09-10/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Piazza dei Priori\, Volterra\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Tuscany
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