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 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.
Illustrative photo Villaggio della Birra 2027 returns to the Parco dell'Acqua in Rapolano Terme as Italy's oldest craft beer festival, featuring international breweries, live music and free entry.
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 The Hermans Festival brings early and baroque music to the abbeys and villages of the Valnerina valley near Terni in 2027, with concerts in Ferentillo, Arrone, Montefranco and Collescipoli.
Illustrative photo The Festival della Piana del Cavaliere 2027 in Orvieto presents classical music, opera and chamber music, expected from late August to mid-September at Teatro Mancinelli. Exact dates and the full programme will be announced later. A cultural highlight in the historic Umbrian town.
Illustrative photo The Alessandro Stradella Baroque Festival 2027 brings baroque music under the theme Confluences to Viterbo and the Tuscia region from 29 August to 27 September, with concerts in historic churches and villas.
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 Roma Borgata Festival 2027 brings theatre, dance, circus and music to eight outer neighborhoods of Rome, from Centocelle to Torpignattara, at symbolic ticket prices throughout the summer.
Illustrative photo Dissonanze Festival 2027 in Rome continues the electronic and digital-art series at Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone. Exact dates are still to be announced (last edition: 12–13 September 2026). House, techno, live acts and installations; paid admission.