Verona’s Opera Festival Celebrates Its Centennial
See the world’s best-known operas performed in an ancient arena in the heart of Verona.
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Interactive Italy Calendar
Find out what is happening in Italy right now or right before your trip with the Interactive Italy Calendar. Events and tips are updated daily!
Easter in Rome: When, Where, and How to See Mass During Holy Week
Easter season is one of the best times to visit Rome. Here’s how you can plan your visit to Rome and Vatican during Holy Week.
Blessing the Animals in Assisi on the Feast Day of Sant’Antonio Abate
The Piatto di Sant’Antonio Abate is a winter festival near Assisi that features a parade of horses and a blessing of animals.
Anno Dantesco: Celebrating Dante in 2021
In 2021, Italy will commemorate the 700th anniversary of the passing of Dante Alighieri, known worldwide as the father of the Italian language.
Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica
Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Here’s how to get tickets and prepare for Midnight Mass.
Resistance and Remembrance: The Importance of Liberation Day in Italy
Italy celebrates Liberation Day every year on April 25. Learn more about its origin and importance.
Albertone 100: Rome Celebrates Alberto Sordi
Actor and life-long Roman Alberto Sordi was born in 1920. His home in Rome will open to the public to mark the centennial of his birth.
December in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals
December (Dicembre) is a popular month to travel in Italy for both Italians and foreign tourists, thanks to Christmas festivities and markets. Rome is especially
November in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals
November (Novembre) is the height of the low tourist season in Italy. One of the main reasons for this is because the weather is typically
October in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals
October (Ottobre) is one of the best months to be in Italy. October is one of the months of Italy’s shoulder season, which means that
May in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals
It’s May, which means that the calendar is full of food and flower festivals, new museum exhibits, and outdoor concerts.
June in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals
Glorious June begins straight away with a celebration. Republic Day (Festa della Repubblica) takes place on 2 June with patriotic parades, particularly in Rome. Then
July in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals
July is the time for music, and there are tons of festivals throughout Italy this month to keep all kinds of music lovers happy. Some
August in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals
In August, as Italians close shop and head to the beach or mountains, the tourist tide rolls in to cities like Rome, Milan, and Florence.
September in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals
September (Settembre) is when you will find food festivals (sagre) dedicated to the flavors of autumn: porcini mushrooms, cinghiale, and more. A number of cities
March in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals
Even though Easter can fall as early as March 22, March is typically the season of Lent. But this is Italy, so the austerity of
April in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals
With spring in full swing, April starts to gets busy with outdoor events, parades, and festivals. Easter usually falls during this month and Liberation Day,
