Illustrative photo Across The University Festival 2026 in Padua, Italy – Dates, Line-up & Visitor Guide
The Across The University Festival 2026 takes place from 6 to 11 October at Parco Iris in Padua. This free student outdoor festival features live music, culture and relaxed park vibes. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo Fragile Festival 2026 in Parma, Italy – Dates, Programme & Visitor Guide
The Fragile Festival 2026 takes place from 9 to 11 October in Parma. With over 40 free talks, concerts and sustainable activities across various city locations, it offers an open forum for dialogue and encounter. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo La Manifestival 2026: Neighborhood Culture Festival in Garbatella, Rome
La Manifestival 2026 brings free talks, exhibitions, music and theatre to the Roman neighborhood of Garbatella from 9 to 11 October. Organized by the newspaper il manifesto, this marks the festival's first edition.
Illustrative photo EurHop Roma Beer Festival 2026 in Rome, Italy – Dates, Tickets & Craft Beer Guide
The EurHop Roma Beer Festival 2026 takes place from 9 to 11 October at the Salone delle Fontane in Rome. Featuring over 800 craft beers from around 100 breweries, it ranks among Europe’s most important international beer festivals. Tickets and current information at eurhop.com.
Illustrative photo Kastelruther Spatzenfest 2026: Folk Music in South Tyrol
Kastelruther Spatzenfest takes place from October 9 to 11, 2026 in Kastelruth, South Tyrol. For the 40th time, the Kastelruther Spatzen celebrate their traditional folk music festival in a large tent set against the Dolomites.
Illustrative photo Suns Europe 2026 in Udine, Italy – Minority Languages & World Music Festival
Suns Europe 2026 takes place from 2 to 10 October in Udine and surrounding locations. The highlights on 9 and 10 October feature world music and arts in minority languages, culminating in the final concert on 10 October at Teatro Nuovo Giovanni da Udine.
Illustrative photo Biennale Musica 2026: Contemporary Music Festival in Venice
The Biennale Musica 2026 brings contemporary music to Venice, featuring world premieres and concerts by international composers at historic venues across the city, including the Arsenale and Ca' Giustinian.
Illustrative photo Alba White Truffle Fair 2026 – Fiera del Tartufo Bianco, Program & Guide
The 96th International Alba White Truffle Fair runs every Saturday and Sunday from 10 October to 6 December 2026 in the heart of medieval Alba, Piedmont. Discover the world-famous Truffle World Market, cooking shows by celebrated chefs, the traditional Palio degli Asini donkey race and the exclusive international charity truffle auction.
Illustrative photo Ad Noctem Fest 2026: Extreme Metal Festival in Paderno Dugnano
The Ad Noctem Fest 2026 brings extreme metal to the Slaughter Club in Paderno Dugnano near Milan. Line up, schedule and ticket prices had not yet been published at the time of research.
Illustrative photo Alba White Truffle Fair 2026: Dates, Market and Program
The Alba International White Truffle Fair 2026 takes place on weekends from October 10 to December 6 at the Cortile della Maddalena in Alba. The world's most prestigious white truffle fair combines a free truffle market with the Palio, raffles and a wide culinary program.
Illustrative photo Rome Film Fest 2026: International Film Festival in Rome
Rome Film Fest 2026 takes place from October 14 to 25 at the Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome. This internationally renowned film festival features premieres, competition films and one of Europe's largest red carpets.
Illustrative photo Wood & Boots Country Festival 2026: Country Music Festival near Rome
The Wood & Boots Country Festival 2026 brings country music and western style fun to the CrossRoads Live Club in Osteria Nuova near Rome, with live concerts over several days in October.