Illustrative photo Snow Week Festival, Sestriere, Italy 2026/2027 – Dates, Tickets & Ski
Snow Week 2026 takes place from 5 to 8 December in Sestriere: ski and festival days at the Olympic Village at 2,035 m on Via Lattea. Stay-and-party packages start at 199 euros on snowweek.it.
Illustrative photo Presepe Vivente nei Sassi di Matera 2026 – Living Nativity & Christmas Event
Experience the "Presepe Vivente" in Matera in December 2026 – a breathtaking living nativity performance brought to life through theatrical scenes inside the ancient cave dwellings of the Sassi.
Illustrative photo Milan Christmas Market (Oh Bej! Oh Bej!) 2026 – Dates, Program & Guide
From 7 to 10 Dec 2026, Milan hosts "Oh Bej! Oh Bej!", its oldest Christmas market at Sforza Castle. Celebrating the city's patron saint, the event features around 400 stalls, historic charm dating back to 1510, local crafts, and culinary classics like Panettone and roasted chestnuts.
Illustrative photo Prima della Scala 2026 – The Prestigious Season Opening in Milan
The Prima della Scala on December 7, 2026, at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan is the most prestigious opera event of the year. Experience a historic and glamorous season opening filled with masterful music, high culture, and international society.
Illustrative photo Festa di Sant'Ambrogio 2026: Milan's Patron Saint Day and the Scala Season
On December 7, 2026, Milan celebrates its patron saint Sant'Ambrogio with the historic Oh Bej Oh Bej market around the Castello Sforzesco and the glittering opening night of the opera season at La Scala.
Illustrative photo Barezzi Festival 2026 in Parma, Italy – Dates, Line-up & Visitor Guide
The Barezzi Festival 2026 takes place from 10 to 13 December in Parma, Busseto and Fidenza. The 20th edition features indie and singer-songwriter concerts with artists such as Arab Strap and Peter Hook & The Light in historic theatres. Tickets are available on the official website.
Illustrative photo Umbria Jazz Winter 2027 in Orvieto: New Year Jazz Festival
From December 30, 2026 to January 3, 2027, Orvieto becomes a stage for jazz, soul and gospel during Umbria Jazz Winter. Concerts in historic palaces, the Duomo and the Teatro Mancinelli come together with a lively New Year celebration.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Turin 2026/2027: Celebrations & Concerts
New Year’s Eve and New Year 2026/2027 in Turin centre on Piazza Castello, aperitivo, concerts and Luci d’Artista. The official city programme for 31 December 2026 had not been confirmed as of late August 2026; public events are usually free, while dinners and clubs are paid. The Mole Antonelliana and the baroque centre set the scene.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Genoa, Italy 2026/2027: Celebrations, Concerts and Events
New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in Genoa runs from 31 December 2026 into 1 January 2027. The usual focus is a free open-air programme on Piazza della Vittoria plus celebrations at Porto Antico. The detailed artist lineup had not been released as of August 2026; check visitgenoa.it for updates.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Venice, Italy 2026/2027 – Fireworks, Events and Celebrations
New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in Venice pairs midnight fireworks over St Mark's Basin with La Fenice concerts and gatherings along Riva degli Schiavoni. Public waterfront viewing is free, while dinners, boats and theatre seats are ticketed. With travel, weather and crowds planned in advance, it is one of Italy's most atmospheric ways to welcome the year.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Verona 2026/2027: Celebrations & Program
New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in Verona centres on the free open-air party on Piazza Bra on 31 December. At midnight, fireworks rise from the Arena di Verona over the square. The city of Romeo and Juliet adds a romantic daytime walk, gala concerts and festive dinners before the countdown.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Bari, Italy 2026/2027: Events and Program
New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in Bari runs from 31 December 2026 to 1 January 2027, with celebrations on Piazza Libertà, the Adriatic lungomare and Bari Vecchia. Public square events are usually free; dinners and clubs are paid. The official artist lineup had not been released as of August 2026.