Cultural Event / Festival

Perugia, Italy, will once again become the vibrant heart of European jazz as it hosts the renowned Umbria Jazz Festival from 11th to 20th July 2025. This prestigious event stands as one of the continent’s most significant jazz gatherings, drawing international acclaimed artists to the beautiful Umbrian capital. Discover the Festival Music aficionados can immerse […]

Prepare for an enchanting summer as the 46th edition of the Festival La Versiliana graces Marina di Pietrasanta from 11th July to 29th August 2025. Set within the idyllic pine groves of Villa La Versiliana Park, this renowned Italian festival presents an intense and high-calibre artistic programme across two months, offering a rich tapestry of […]

Prepare for an unforgettable fusion of electronic music and stunning Italian scenery as the Ortigia Sound System Festival returns from 30th July to 3rd August 2025. Set within the breathtakingly beautiful ancient island of Ortigia, the historical heart of Syracuse, Sicily, this festival offers a truly unique cultural experience. Ortigia Sound System Festival 2025 Known […]

Prepare to be transported to the heart of the Middle Ages as Volterra AD 1398 returns to the stunning Tuscan hilltop town of Volterra on 10th and 17th August 2025. This captivating historical re-enactment offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of the year 1398. Discover Medieval Life at Volterra AD […]

Prepare to be captivated by the Palio di Siena, Italy’s most celebrated historic horse race and folkloric re-enactment. Boasting centuries-old origins, this iconic event transforms Siena’s magnificent Piazza del Campo, the city’s main medieval square, into a vibrant arena twice a year. Mark your calendars for 2nd July, featuring the Palio della Madonna di Provenzano, […]

Prepare to be swept away by the electrifying energy of the 28th edition of La Notte della Taranta, one of Italy’s most significant music festivals. Celebrating the vibrant traditions of Pizzica music and dance, this annual event draws crowds to the heart of Apulia. Leading up to the grand finale, the festival typically features a […]

Prepare for eleven days of cinematic brilliance as the Venice Film Festival returns from 2nd to 12th September 2025. Held in the enchanting city of Venice, this prestigious event holds the title of the world’s oldest film festival, drawing filmmakers, actors, critics, and cinephiles from across the globe. A Global Celebration of Film Hosted annually, […]

Immerse yourself in centuries of history and devotion at the Corteggio Storico di Prato, an annual celebration held on 8th September in Prato, Tuscany. This magnificent event commemorates the Nativity of the Madonna and the display of the Sacred Girdle (Sacra Cintola), a revered relic housed within Prato Cathedral’s chapel. Dating back over eight centuries, […]

Immerse yourself in the captivating tradition of the Festa di Santa Croce in Lucca, Tuscany, from 13th to 14th September each year. This historic celebration honours the revered Volto Santo, a wooden crucifix housed in the city’s Duomo di San Martino, believed to depict the true face of Jesus. Known as the “City of 100 […]