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 Trento Musicantica celebrates its fortieth edition in 2026 with ten early music concerts at historic venues in Trento, dedicated to the memory of Laurence K. J. Feininger and free to attend.
Illustrative photo Grandezze & Meraviglie 2026, the Festival Musicale Estense, brings early and baroque music to Modena, Sassuolo, Vignola and Bologna from 12 September to 1 November, making it the longest running festival of its kind in Emilia Romagna.
Illustrative photo Festival Ethnos 2026 brings a month of world music to Naples and the Vesuvius area, featuring artists from fourteen countries across six towns between Naples and Castellammare di Stabia.
Illustrative photo ROBOT Festival 2026 brings electronic music and digital arts to Bologna from 13 September to 10 October. At venues including DumBO, Estragon and Palazzo Re Enzo, visitors can expect international live acts, installations and an innovative programme.
Illustrative photo The Caelium Classica Festival 2026 brings opera, operetta and chamber music to historic venues in Ceglie Messapica from 20 September to 18 October, including the Teatro Comunale and the Castello Ducale.
Illustrative photo Domenica in Concerto 2026 takes place from 20 September to 6 December in Oristano. The 17th edition offers twelve classical Sunday concerts featuring young talents at historic venues. Tickets from €5, paid admission.
Illustrative photo The Sagra del Pistacchio takes place over two weekends in 2026, from September 25 to 27 and October 2 to 4, in the Sicilian town of Bronte on the slopes of Mount Etna. Along Corso Umberto, the famous protected designation pistachio takes center stage, and admission is free.
Illustrative photo MEI Faenza 2026 fills the squares of the old town from 1 to 4 October with concerts, award ceremonies and events celebrating Italy's independent music scene, and admission to every event is free.
Illustrative photo Biennale MArteLive 2026 takes place from 1 to 11 October in Rome. Lo Spettacolo Totale, the national finals, runs on 1, 2 and 3 October at Lanificio 159: 16 disciplines, indie and alternative music, performance and visual art. Main-night tickets are around 20 to 25 EUR.