• Turin: Terra Madre Salone del Gusto

    Unnamed Venue Turin, 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 ...

    10€
  • Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Italy

    Unnamed Venue Bologna, Italy

    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 ...

    15€
  • Fiesole: Estate Fiesolana

    Teatro Romano di Fiesole Via Portigiani 1, Fiesole, Firenze, Italy

    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. ...

  • Florence: Estate Fiorentina

    Florence Florence, Italy

    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 ...

    Free
  • Lake Como Music Festival

    Lake Como Lombardy, Italy

    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 ...

    10€
  • Urbino (Le Marche): The Duke’s Festival (Festa del Duca)

    Piazza Duca Federico Urbino, Italy

    A medieval celebration fit for a duke takes over the historic city of Urbino on the third Sunday in August, with events focused around the Piazza Duca Federico in the old quarter of the city. Knights on horseback, meandering musicians and poets, and fair ladies in 15th century period gowns parade throughout the city and feast on traditional fare. Crafts, ...

  • Curtatone (Mantua): International “Madonnari” Competition

    200 Madonnari (artisans who produce images of the virgin) from around the world will cover the streets of Curtatone in Lombardy with breath-taking, chalk renditions of the Madonna in a friendly competition that concludes on the 15th with a pyrotechnic performance. During the day, enjoy a plate of cotechino, one of the traditional savory gastronomic dishes of the region or walk ...

    Free
  • Casciana Terme (Pisa): San Genesio Festival

    Unnamed Venue Casciana Terme, Italy

    The town of Casciana Terme celebrates San Genesio, the patron saint of children, for three days in August. Children symbolically assume control of the town when the keys are passed from the Mayor to the representative of all children called the ciambellano, in a festival dedicated to their interests.  The title also happens to be the name of the ring-shaped, fruit-studded ...

    Free
  • Volterra (Pisa): Red Dusk

    Unnamed Venue Piazza dei Priori, Volterra, Italy

    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! Dream ...

    Free
  • Florence: Ethnomusic Film Festival

    Cinema La Compagnia Via Camillo Cavour 50/R, Florence, Tuscany, Italy

    Part of Mediateca Toscana's 50 Days of International Film in Florence, all events for the Ethnomusic Film Festival take place this year at the Cinema La Compagnia. This is the largest film festival of its kind in Italy. Events feature writers, directors, filmmakers and actors. Note: Dates have not been confirmed; please visit the event website for updates. Dream of ...

    7€