• Milan Fashion Week

    Unnamed Venue Milan, Italy

    The Italian fashion capital hosts Fashion Week twice a year, when the latest fashions are sent down the catwalk. Though the catwalk shows are invite-only, during Fashion Week, Milan is buzzing with fashionable tourists and locals.

  • Sicily: Mandorlo in Fiore

    Unnamed Venue Agrigento, Italy

    Mandorlo in Fiore, meaning "almond blossom," celebrates springtime in Sicily and the island's unique cultural traditions. The event includes the International Folklore Festival and the International Festival of Children in the World, presenting theatrical and musical performances. Note: Dates have not been confirmed; please check the official event website for updates.

  • All over Italy: Spring FAI Days

    FAI (Fondo per l'Ambiente Italiano) hosts its annual FAI Days to promote Italian culture. During the event, members of the public are allowed to visit 580 monuments and sites in 210 Italian cities for free, and offers free guided tours as well. Note: Dates have not been confirmed; please check the official event website for updates.

  • Milan: Stramilano Half Marathon

    Unnamed Venue Milan, Italy

    Milan's popular half marathon begins in Piazza Castello and ends at the Civic Arena, making a circle around the inner city.

    €23
  • Sellaronda Ski Marathon

    Unnamed Venue Sellaronda, Italy

    This ski marathon runs the challenging course of the Sellaronda, which encircles the Sella massif in northern Italy. The 42km race winds through steep slopes, four major mountain passes, and four villages, and requires that participants enter with a partner.

    €100
  • Luminara di Saint Ranieri

    Unnamed Venue Pisa, Italy

    Every year since 1688, the evening of June 16 has been reserved for a remarkable spectacle in Pisa, the Luminara di Saint Ranieri. Held in honor of Saint Ranieri, whose remains are housed inside the Cathedral of Pisa, the event leads up to the Regatta of Saint Ranieri on June 17. During the Luminara, buildings and bridges along the Arno River are lit with more than 70,000 candles, while thousands ...

    Free
  • Piedmont: World Fireworks Championship

    Unnamed Venue Lake Orta, Italy

    Fireworks manufacturers from four continents come to several cities around Lake Orta to show off the latest fireworks displays. Spectators vote on the most spectacular show. Please check the event website for updated dates. Note: Dates have not been confirmed; please check the official event website for updates.

    Free
  • Rome: Feast of San Lorenzo

    Basilica di San Lorenzo Via Tiburtina, Rome, Italy

    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 ...

  • Positano (Amalfi Coast): Landing of the Saracens

    Unnamed Venue Positano, Italy

    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. Dream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since ...

    Free