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 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.
Illustrative photo Tones Teatro Natura 2027 returns to a former granite quarry near Oira di Crevoladossola with a summer season of jazz, electronic music, opera and concerts set in the Val d Ossola.
Illustrative photo Movement Torino is the European sister festival of Detroit's Movement Festival, bringing top international techno and house artists to Turin. The date and line up for 2027 have not yet been confirmed.
Illustrative photo Oktoberfest Genova 2027 brings Bavarian beer, live music and the Out! Festival with local Genoa bands to Piazza della Vittoria from 10 to 27 September, with free admission.
Illustrative photo The Gezmataz Festival brings international jazz to the Palazzo Ducale in Genoa in 2027.
Illustrative photo Moonland Festival 2027 is expected to take place in July on Piazza Matteotti in Sarzana, Italy. The open-air event features concerts from the indie, pop and singer-songwriter scenes. Exact dates and line-up are still TBA. Tickets and info at moonlandsarzana.it.
Illustrative photo Suoni di Marca is a long-running multi-genre music festival held on the historic city walls of Treviso. Over two weeks three stages offer concerts, street food and free entry. The 2027 edition has not yet been confirmed.
Illustrative photo La Prima Estate 2027 takes place in Lido di Camaiore, Italy, at Parco BussolaDomani – an indie, rock and electronic festival right by the sea. Exact dates still TBA. More than just concerts: a musical summer holiday experience on the Versilia coast.
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 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 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 I Suoni delle Dolomiti 2027 brings classical, jazz and world music to the peaks and alpine meadows of Trentino. Almost every concert is free and reachable only on foot, alongside the multi day Trekking dei Suoni.