• Venice: Rowing Lesson Through the Canals

    Venice Fondamenta Gasparo Contarini, Venice, Veneto, Italy

    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. Dream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning ...

    180€
  • Franciacorta Summer Festival on the Road

    Franciacorta Lombardy, Italy

    This 4-month long festival takes place from May to September and invites guests to explore the vineyards and towns of the northern region of Lombardy has to offer. The festival celebrating Franciacorta, which some regard as Italy's finest sparkling wine, is pulling out all the stops with various events celebrating the food, wine, sports, nature and art of the region. ...

  • Ravenna Festival

    Unnamed Venue Ravenna, Italy

    This summer music festival in Ravenna offers concerts and performances throughout Ravenna's well-preserved Byzantine churches, cloisters, and piazzas. Having once been the Western capital of the Roman Empire, the city of Ravenna offers a historical backdrop that only adds to the beautiful and austere atmosphere. Ticket prices vary by performance and can be purchased online. Note: Dates have not been ...

  • Padua: Ancient Walls Theater Festival

    This outdoor theater festival occurs on several dates in June. Dates have not been confirmed; please visit the event website for updates. Related articles: A Guide to Padova: What to See and Where to Eat Admission requires the purchase of a bracelet at the InfoPoint on via Altinate 71. Beyond access to the gardens the bracelet includes a guide and free ...

    €10
  • Verona Opera Festival

    Arena di Verona Piazza Brà 1, Verona, Italy

    This opera festival is just as famous for the venue in which the operas are performed as it is for the quality of the performances. To sit under the stars in an ancient Roman amphitheater (the Arena di Verona) in the middle of the city and experience an opera is an incredible opportunity that has been drawing visitors from all ...

    24€
  • Bologna: Under the Stars of Cinema

    Piazza Maggiore Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

    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 ...

    Free
  • Rome: Music Festival of the Nations

    Teatro Marcello Via del Teatro di Marcello, Rome, Italy

    Nightly performances at 8:3o p.m. at Rome's Teatro Marcello focus on classical music, including Baroque, Romantic, and Classic styles. Performances range from soloists to chamber ensembles to polyphonic choirs. Note: dates have not been confirmed; please check the event website for updates. Dream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a ...

  • Pisa: Musicastrada

    Unnamed Venue Pisa, Italy

    Musicastrada is a series of 20+ free concerts throughout the province of Pisa, each celebrating the region's history, culture, and folklore. 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 about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book ...

    Free
  • Torre del Lago (Tuscany): Puccini Festival

    Great Open Air Theatre Giacomo Puccini via Torbiere, Torre del Lago, Italy

    This open-air opera festival is one of a kind as it highlights the master Giacomo Puccini by inviting thousands of visitors a year to experience the various operas performed in the very places that inspired his work. The charming grounds of Tuscany are home to the festival where past performances have included Madama Butterfly, Turandot, and Tosca. Note: Please visit ...

    19.50€
  • Palermo: International Firedancing Festival

    Teatro di Verdura Viale del Fante 70, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

    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, ...

    16.50€