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 Musart Festival 2027 is expected in July at the Parco Mediceo di Pratolino near Florence. Open-air concerts featuring pop, rock, singer-songwriter and classical music in a unique UNESCO park setting. Exact dates and line-up still TBA.
Illustrative photo Sbadabam Fest 2027 takes place at Casa di Quartiere Scipione dal Ferro in Bologna. This local DIY festival features live music from buskers and bands, markets and workshops with free entry.
Illustrative photo The Ravenna Festival 2027 in Ravenna, Italy is expected to run from late May to mid-July, presenting opera, classical music, contemporary works, jazz and dance in the historic venues of the UNESCO city. Exact dates and full programme to be announced. Tickets via the official website.
Illustrative photo Sequoie Music Park at the Parco delle Caserme Rosse in Bologna returns in summer 2027 with a multi week open air concert series featuring international artists.
Illustrative photo Independent Days / IDF 2027 in Bologna is an estimated punk and indie rock festival in September at the historic Arena Parco Nord. Exact dates and line-up are still to be announced. It continues the tradition of one of Italy’s most important alternative festivals.
Illustrative photo Tagofest 2027 brings Italy's independent music scene to the Caracol venue in Pisa for three days, featuring more than thirty acts across two stages spanning indie, rock and experimental music.
Illustrative photo FloReMus 2027 takes place from 6 to 27 September in Florence. The festival presents Renaissance music in historic churches and libraries with international ensembles, visits and talks. Many events are free or low-cost.
Illustrative photo OktoberFresh 2027 celebrates the fresh hop harvest at the Birrificio Podere 676 beer garden near Fiumicino with Fresh Hop beer, Bavarian food and DJ sets, with free admission on both days.
Illustrative photo The Bierfest Pratovecchio 2027 brings Bavarian and Tyrolean beer, live music and hearty food to the Kauzen Stadium in Tuscany across two weekends, with free entry every day.
Illustrative photo The Lucignano Music Festival 2027 takes place in the medieval village of Lucignano in Tuscany. Under the theme \u201cThe Golden Age\u201d it presents high-quality chamber music in the Chiesa di San Francesco with an international ensemble and composer-in-residence Daniel Schnyder. Tickets from \u20ac18.
Illustrative photo The Live Rock Festival 2027 brings free live rock, indie and electronic music to the Giardini Ex Fierale in Acquaviva di Montepulciano, Tuscany, paired with local food and a strong sustainability ethos.
Illustrative photo Decibel Open Air is a well known techno festival at the Parco delle Cascine in Florence. The 2026 edition was cancelled, and a return in 2027 has not yet been confirmed.