Verona’s Opera Festival Celebrates Its Centennial
See the world's best-known operas performed in an ancient arena in the heart of Verona.
Festivals and Events
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! For more in-depth listings of Italy holidays, ...
Italy in 2022: Events and Anniversaries
Here are some of the anniversaries and events that are happening in Italy in 2022.
Procida: Italian Capital of Culture 2022
The island city of Procida is the Capital of Italian Culture for 2022.
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.
Mausoleum of Augustus to Reopen in Rome
One of the most important monuments of Ancient Rome, the Mausoleum of Augustus, will reopen to the public in 2021.
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.
Parma Italian Capital of Culture Through 2021
Parma will be the Italian Capital of Culture for 2020 and 2021 to make up for the loss of tourism due to COVID-19.
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 busy at this time, as pilgrims flock ...
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 cold and rainy throughout the peninsula. But if you're ...
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 there are usually fewer tourists and shorter lines at ...
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. What is the Weather in Italy in May? May is one of my favorite ...
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 also celebrate their medieval ...
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. There are still outdoor concerts, typically the continuation ...
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 of the best are highlighted below. What is the Weather in ...
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 summer truly gets underway. ...
