• Matera: European Capital of Culture

    Matera Matera, Italy

    Matera has been named Europe's Capital of Culture for 2019, and will celebrate with events all year long. Visitors can engage in an interactive experience by using their own phones as they are lead through the exhibit with a chatbot created by Martel.IA, they can also participate in a two-day L.A.R.P. event, take part in a community seeding workshop that ...

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  • Fòcara in Novoli (Lecce): Sant’Antonio Abate Feast Day

    Piazza Aldo Moro

    Fòcara in Novoli, a small town near Lecce, honors the town's patron, Sant'Antonio Abate, on the eve of his feast day January 17. The origin of the fire ritual is said to date back at least 1,000 years and is credited to monks from the east who settled in Novoli. The fòcara is a bonfire constructed of olive branches and ...

  • Aosta: Fiera di Sant’Orso

    Each year the streets of Aosta are filled with the international woodcarving and handicrafts fair. Dedicated to the 6th century Saint Orso, this fair has been held for about 1,000 years. It is a chance for artisans to show off their skills and imagination.  Access 160 Issues of Our Award-Winning Travel Publication. Get Insider Help Planning Your Trip to Italy.

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  • Florence: Chianti Lovers

    Fortezza da Basso Viale Filippo Strozzi, 1, Florence, Italy

    The Chianti Wine Consortium hosts Chianti Lovers as a preview of upcoming vintages to be released. 100 wineries bring 500 wines for the public to taste.

  • Muravera (Sardinia): Citrus Festival

    Unnamed Venue Muravera, Italy

    Since the 1960s, the town of Muravera has celebrated its abundance of fresh, local citrus with the Citrus Festival, which includes citrus tastings, music, art shows, and parades. Note: dates have not been confirmed; please check the event website for updates. Access 160 Issues of Our Award-Winning Travel Publication. Get Insider Help Planning Your Trip to Italy.

  • Gelato Festival

    The Gelato Festival is on tour just in time for the summer heat, stopping in 12 Italian cities between now and October. Guests will be able to watch gelato makers at work, taste and vote for their favorite flavors, and sample a special flavor in each city, including Nutella and a mango-kiwi-strawberry combination. There will also be opportunities to learn ...

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  • Tuscany Walking Festival

    National Park of the Tuscan Archipelago Tuscany, Italy

    The Tuscany Walking Festival is a celebration of nature and conviviality, calling visitors together to traverse on foot Tuscany's six national parks, located along Tuscany's coast. The festival features hundreds of different events aimed at bringing people together to share the beauty of the Mediterranean scenery. Beyond offering good exercise and a great way to experience Tuscany, the festival narrows ...

  • Ferrara: International Kite Festival

    Parco Urbano Giorgio Bassani Ferrara, Italy

    For four days in April, the skies of Ferrara are cluttered with all kinds of kites, including stunt kites, flown by kite enthusiasts from all over Europe. Access 160 Issues of Our Award-Winning Travel Publication. Get Insider Help Planning Your Trip to Italy.

  • Rome: 100 Painters on Via Margutta

    Unnamed Venue Via Margutta, Rome, Italy

    100 Painters on Via Margutta is an event held twice a year that features the work of 100 local and international artists on Rome's Via Margutta, a street famous for inspiring painters, sculptors, artisans, poets and musicians. Note: dates have not been confirmed; please check the event website for updates. Access 160 Issues of Our Award-Winning Travel Publication. Get Insider ...

  • Milan Food Week

    Milan Milan, Italy

    Milan Food Week celebrates the taste and culture of Italian food at art galleries, restaurants, and bars throughout the city. Tastings, art, exhibitions, and a wine-tasting tram that runs past the city's major attractions are all part of the festival. On par with Milan Design Week, all the events will be held in the city centre in a mix of ...