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 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.
Illustrative photo On 18 and 25 October 2026, the Tuscan mountain village of Vivo d'Orcia hosts the unique Palio del Boscaiolo. Two rival districts compete in a traditional lumberjack contest surrounded by mushroom dishes, roasted chestnuts and mulled wine. Free entry.
Illustrative photo JazzMI 2026 brings international jazz to more than ten venues across Milan from October 22 to November 8, from Teatro Dal Verme to Blue Note Milano.
Illustrative photo The Padova Jazz Festival 2026 takes place from 22 October to 8 November in Padova. Featuring international stars such as Kurt Elling, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Isaiah Collier alongside strong Italian and Latin-jazz contributions, it offers a high-quality programme across the city’s historic and contemporary venues.
Illustrative photo Jazz & Wine of Peace 2026 brings international jazz from 22 to 25 October to wineries, historic estates and theaters between Cormons, Gorizia and the Collio, including Cantina Jermann in Dolegna del Collio.
Illustrative photo The Fiera del Tartufo Bianco takes place across seven days between October 25 and November 15, 2026 in Acqualagna, in Italy's Marche region. Market access is free, with visitors paying directly for fresh white truffle and regional specialties.
Illustrative photo Lucca Comics and Games 2026 takes place from October 28 to November 1 inside the Renaissance walled old town of Lucca. Europe's biggest pop culture festival marks its 60th anniversary with thousands of cosplayers filling the historic streets.
Illustrative photo From 29 October to 1 November 2026, Turin's C2C Festival marks its 25th anniversary with Robyn, Arca, Kelela and many more names from the international avant garde pop and electronic scene, spread across the OGR and Lingotto venues.
Illustrative photo The Kaltern Pop Festival 2026 takes place from 29 to 31 October for the eleventh time in Kaltern am See, bringing international bands into historic buildings, churches and wine cellars around Lake Kaltern.
Illustrative photo Club to Club Festival 2026 celebrates 25 years in Turin with a line up featuring Arca, Robyn, Kelela, The Avalanches, and Yung Lean and Bladee, spread across Lingotto Fiere, OGR Torino and Teatro Carignano.
Illustrative photo Festival dei Popoli 2026 takes place from October 31 to November 8 at Cinema La Compagnia in Florence. As Europe's oldest documentary film festival, it has showcased international documentary cinema in a respected competition program since 1959.
Illustrative photo Doom over Naples 2026 is a doom metal night on 1 November 2026 at Duel Club, Via Antiniana 2a, Pozzuoli, Italy. Novembre, The Foreshadowing and three further Italian bands play from 19:00. Tickets cost 20 Euro including fees.