Italy is rich in traditions and festivities – from historic processions in medieval towns to music festivals along the Amalfi Coast and culinary sagre in Tuscany. From Carnival in Venice to summer festivals in Sicily, Italy offers a wide range of events full of history and joie de vivre throughout 2026/2027.
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Illustrative photo TriesteLovesJazz 2027 is the international summer jazz festival in Trieste featuring free concerts at historic venues from July to September. Dates and programme TBA – a highlight of the Trieste Estate season with international flair on the Adriatic Sea.
Illustrative photo The Rifrazioni Festival 2027 brings two evenings of indie and alternative live music and DJ sets to the Casa delle Culture in Trieste, featuring acts from the local and national scene.
Illustrative photo Pergine Festival 2027 in Pergine Valsugana, Italy, is a multidisciplinary festival of theatre, dance, music and circus. Dates still to be announced (typically late June to mid-July). Over 40 events at various venues across the town, some free of charge.
Illustrative photo The Südtirol Festival Merano 2027 is expected to take place from mid-August to late September in Merano, Italy. This prestigious classical music festival features symphony concerts, baroque, chamber music and crossover at historic venues in the spa town.
Illustrative photo Poplar Festival takes place every September at Doss Trento in Trento, Italy. The 2026 edition ran from 10 to 13 September; 2027 dates are expected in September. It features indie, electronic and alternative music plus a free cultural programme.
Illustrative photo Burning Valley brings a free open air concert to the new municipal square in Laives in 2027, organized by the Centro don Bosco youth center as part of the LaivEstate summer series.
Illustrative photo The Metalitalia Festival 2027 brings Fear Factory, Paradise Lost, Amenra, Fleshgod Apocalypse and Harakiri for the Sky to the Live Club in Trezzo sull'Adda near Milan again in 2027.
Illustrative photo In 2027, Keinemusik bring Rampa, &ME and Adam Port to DOCK22 at the Idroscalo Milano. The eighteen plus club night runs into the early morning with afro house and melodic house.
Illustrative photo Unaltrofestival returns in 2027 with indie, alternative and rock concerts at Circolo Magnolia and Parco della Musica di Milano, offering an intimate boutique festival atmosphere on the edge of Milan.
Illustrative photo Social Music City 2027 brings international techno and house DJs to the open air Kozel Carroponte venue in Sesto San Giovanni near Milan. Exact 2027 dates had not been confirmed at the time of research.
Illustrative photo The Collisioni Festival 2027 brings rock, pop and indie live music to the wine town of Alba in Piedmont, in the heart of the Langhe hills around Barolo.
Illustrative photo The Komorebi Music Festival returns in 2027 to the historic Forte di Vinadio in the Italian Alps, bringing boutique electronic music to a deliberately small and intimate setting.