This ancient festival in Sicily is noted for exotic music, singing, beauty pageants, parades, and traditional puppet shows. Thousands of almond trees are in bloom in the Valley of the Temples during this period which marks the arrival of the first fruits of spring. Access 160 Issues of Our Award-Winning Travel Publication. Get Insider Help Planning Your Trip to Italy.
This Slow Food event combines the birthday of Slow Food and the anniversary of the Salone del Gusto event, which happens every two years. The artisan food festival showcases specialty foods from producers from 150 countries and engages visitors in food workshops and discussions around sustainability. Guests can also book special dinners. Previous editions of Salone del Gusto were held in ...
This festival offers free classes for yoga novices as well as events for those who are well-schooled in various yoga techniques. Access 160 Issues of Our Award-Winning Travel Publication. Get Insider Help Planning Your Trip to Italy.
This race combines road and trail running, taking runners on a 43- or 80-km course through parks and landmarks.
Florence's all-night springtime party will be held in April. According to Guiliano Da Empoli, Florence's cultural superintendent, "White Night will be an explosion of art and creativity, outside their regular and daily confines; art and creativity that invades the city streets for one night. So there will be a whole series of performances and events throughout the city." Access 160 ...
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 ...
The city of Fiesole is celebrating their annual summer concert festival with a mix of Jazz concerts, theater, talks, and dance events throughout June and August. Located just on the outskirts of Florence and only a 10 minute train ride away, this charming hillside offers a gorgeous panoramic view of the Historic Center all while enjoying a rich cultural experience. ...
Summer lasts into September at Florence's annual summer festival. The festivities include outdoor cinema, a rooftop music festival, jazz music, il Palio di Santo Stefano in Pane which is a Renaissance fair, and much more. Dream 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 ...
During this three-month festival, Lake Como comes alive with celebrity appearances, jazz, blues and symphonic performances, and fireworks. Musical performances include R&B, classical, rock, pop, alternative, and cabaret shows in several locations around Lake Como. Note: Prices may vary depending on concert. Please check single event page for more information. Dates have not been confirmed; please visit the event website ...
The people in the town of Genzano, to the south of Rome, are gathering for the annual infiorata, a three-day flower festival that coincides with the religious holiday of Corpus Christi, aka Corpus Domini, 60 days after Easter. The tradition, celebrated since 1778, calls for a rug made entirely of flowers and flower petals that covers over 20,000 squared feet. ...
