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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
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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:20260405T053221
CREATED:20190713T035444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190713T035444Z
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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:20260405T053221
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:20260405T053221
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:20260405T053221
CREATED:20190701T054908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T054908Z
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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/
LOCATION:Lombardy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T070000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053221
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:20260405T053221
CREATED:20150523T055814Z
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:20260405T053221
CREATED:20150523T061033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150523T061033Z
UID:212367-1786752000-1786838399@dreamofitaly.com
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:20260405T053221
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:20260405T053221
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/
LOCATION:Lombardy
CATEGORIES:Abruzzo
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTSTAMP:20260405T053221
CREATED:20150523T060356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150523T060356Z
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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/
LOCATION:Lombardy
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:20260405T053221
CREATED:20190714T173745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190714T173745Z
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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/
LOCATION:Lombardy
CATEGORIES:Emilia-Romagna
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTSTAMP:20260405T053221
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:20260405T053221
CREATED:20190714T190042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190714T190042Z
UID:212455-1788048000-1788134399@dreamofitaly.com
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/
LOCATION:Lombardy
CATEGORIES:Tuscany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270116
DTSTAMP:20260405T053221
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:20260405T053221
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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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:20260405T053221
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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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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
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTSTAMP:20260405T053221
CREATED:20150527T081830Z
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SUMMARY:Verona: Tocatì
DESCRIPTION:Tocatì\, meaning “it’s your turn\,” in the local Venetian dialect is an UNESCO-recognized festival of traditional international street games such as parkour\, ultimate frisbee\, awalé\, carrom\, backgammon and many more. The festival has a different guest country each year\, and includes traditional ancient games such as marbles. \nNote: Dates have not yet been confirmed; Please visit 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.
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/verona-tocati-2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Centro Storico\, Verona\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Veneto
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTSTAMP:20260405T053221
CREATED:20150527T073728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150527T073728Z
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SUMMARY:Milan: Celebration of the Holy Nail
DESCRIPTION:Il Santo Chiodo or The Holy Nail allegedly was taken from the cross used to crucify Jesus\, and during this celebration\, Milan‘s archbishop ascends toward the ceiling of the Duomo in a rickety mechanical basket to uplift the relic\, and then brings it back down for the crowd to admire. \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/milan-celebration-of-the-holy-nail-2026-09-14/
LOCATION:Il Duomo\, Piazza del Duomo\, Milan\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Milan
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260405T053221
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SUMMARY:Naples: Feast of San Gennaro
DESCRIPTION:The protector and patron saint of Naples\, San Gennaro is celebrated zealously throughout Italy\, but particularly so in bella Napoli. As the massive statue of the saint is carried throughout the city\, Napoletani sing\, pray\, and cry to the saint. The festival officially ends with the miraculous liquefaction of the blood of San Gennaro in the Duomo di Napoli\, which often\, although not always\, falls on the same day as the procession. \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. \nRead more about Naples travel. \nPhoto credit: Fiore Silvestro Barbato\, flickr.com
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/naples-feast-of-san-gennaro-2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Naples\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Naples
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260925
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SUMMARY:Cremona: Cremona Musica International Exhibitions and Festival
DESCRIPTION:Located near the Po River in the beautiful region of Lombardy\, sits the charming city of Cremona. Home to the Violin Museum and birthplace of the best violin makers\, this city is renowned worldwide for its techniques in violin making. It is also home to the annual International Exhibition\, the best of its kind\, for high-quality instruments. Here\, guests can attend workshops\, masterclasses\, concerts\, and exhibits on an array of instruments such as the guitar\, the pianoforte and violin. \nNote: Pricing for tickets vary and start at 10€  if purchased online; please visit event website for further information on tickets. \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: freemanphoto\, flickr.com
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/cremona-cremona-musica-international-exhibitions-and-festival-2026-09-22/
LOCATION:Cremona\, Piazza del Comune 5\, Cremona\, Lombardy\, 26100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Lombardy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924
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SUMMARY:Genoa: A Thousand Sails
DESCRIPTION:The Italian Yacht Club’s biggest regatta\, this sailing festival brings boats from all over Europe to Genoa‘s Porto Antico Bay. The millevele or one-thousand sails along the Ligurian coast is a sight not to miss! \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/a-thousand-sails-2026-09-23/
LOCATION:Portico Antico Bay\, Genoa\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Liguria
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003
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SUMMARY:Monza: Italian Grand Prix
DESCRIPTION:Monza is regarded by many as the embodiment of Formula One racing. Not only is it a fantastic example of a track that combines speed with skill\, it also has a heart and soul all of its own. It has seen some of the finest races of all time\, but also some of the sport’s worst accidents. The names of great drivers and the sounds of engines from years gone by linger in the grand old trees surrounding the track in the royal park. \nFormula One racing visited the circuit as part of the inaugural season in 1950\, and it has remained a permanent fixture on the calendar ever since. Over that time\, Monza has borne witness to an incredible list of historic moments\, famous victories and horrifying crashes. All combine to make it one of the most magical places on the Formula One calendar. For many there is nowhere that encapsulates the sport better than this circuit. The Italians call it La Pista Magica\, the magic track\, a description few would disagree with. \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 Lombardy Travel Advice
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/monza-italian-grand-prix-2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Autodromo Nazionale Monza\, Via Vedano\, 5\, Monza\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Lombardy
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261204
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SUMMARY:Alba: White Truffle Festival
DESCRIPTION:This fall festival in Piedmont features fine wines\, exquisite wines\, the rare and prized white truffle (that can only grow in nature) and much more to tempt the taste buds. \nNote: Pricing starts at 22€ and may vary depending on event. Admission ticket to the white truffle world market is included with purchase of any wine tasting experience\, Food Moments and Analisi Sensoriale del Tartufo events. Dates have not been confirmed; please check 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. \nDream of Italy’s Turin/Piedmont Travel Advice\nRelated Article: On the Trail of Truffles in Alba
URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/alba-white-truffle-festival-2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Alba\, Alba\, Piedmont\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Piedmont
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
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SUMMARY:Trieste: Barcolana Regatta
DESCRIPTION:This regatta is an annual boating competition that takes place in the gulf of Trieste in which 2\,000 boat owners come together to test their skills on the Mediterranean. The main event is on the water and takes place on every second Sunday of October\, but there are plenty of on-land activities to enjoy\, in addition to a host of water events in the week leading up to the Barcolana itself. \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/trieste-barcolana-regatta-2026-10-11/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Trieste\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Friuli-Venezia Giulia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTSTAMP:20260405T053221
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SUMMARY:Milan: Yoga Festival
DESCRIPTION:If you’re in the city and find your body telling you it needs a break from all the sight-seeing\, take the time to wind down at this festival. It offers free classes for yoga novices as well as events for those who are well-schooled in various yoga techniques. \nNote: Pricing varies by event; Please visit event website for more information on individual event pricing. \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/rome-yoga-festival-2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Palazzo del Ghiaccio\, Via Giovanni Battista Piranesi 14\, Milano\, MI\, 20137\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Milan
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150529T002903Z
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SUMMARY:Rome Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Rome‘s International Film Festival\, with 80 films shown in five categories\, has 50 judges awarding prizes of 200\,000€ to the best film\, best actor and best actress. The festival is free and should you desire a cinematic experience\, you can purchase tickets for 5€. \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-film-festival-2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Auditorium Parco della Musica\, Viale Pietro De Coubertin\, 30\, Rome\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Rome
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