Italy
Events
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Salone Internazionale del Libro
Every year the whole book community is brought together at Lingotto Fiere exhibition centre. For publishers, the fair is the most important occasion for selling and presenting their latest publications. For its readers, the fair is the place where they can meet, discuss, be together and celebrate.
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Infiorata di Spello
Infiorate di Spello is a manifestation which takes place every year in the small Umbrian town of Spello on the Feast of Corpus Christi. On that night, almost a thousand people work incessantly to create carpets and pictures made of flowers along the town's narrow streets.
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Mille Miglia
Since 1927, the 1000 Miglia has been identified with the city of its origins: Brescia. The place that is past, present and future, soul and heart of the race, starting point and finishing line since its first edition.
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Arena Opera Festival
The Verona Opera Festival, with its timeless melodies and renowned performers, has captivated an international audience, turning the Verona Arena into one of the most famous opera houses in the world.
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Roma Summer Festival
Tours and concerts by international stars return for the new edition of Roma Summer Fest, the summer concert series organized by the Fondazione Musica per Roma in the outdoor space of the Cavea. One of the most important music events of the Roman summer.
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Palio di Siena
The Palio di Siena is a horse race held twice each year, on 2 July and 16 August, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and riders, bareback and dressed in the appropriate colours, represent ten of the seventeen contrade, or city wards, in a tradition dating back to the 17th century.
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Umbria Jazz
The Umbria Jazz Festival, directed by Carlo Pagnetta, is one of the most important jazz festivals in the world and has been held annually since 1973. Today, the summer festival runs for 10 days in Perugia, capital of Umbria.
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Mostra Internazionale d’Arte Cinematografica (Venice Film Festival)
The Venice Film Festival or Venice International Film Festival is an annual film festival held in Venice, Italy. It is the world's oldest film festival and one of the 'Big Five' international film festivals worldwide.
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Italian Bike Festival
IBF is a 3-day free-entrance event dedicated to the passion for cycling. Since 2018 it has been attracting the attention of the European market and currently is the leading event for the bike industry and for soft mobility.
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Gran Premio d’Italia a Monza
The Gran Premio d'Italia is one of F1's most historic races, known for its high speeds, passionate fans, and the legendary atmosphere created by Ferrari's tifosi.
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Partita a Scacchi di Marostica
This is probably the most famous chess game in Italy, inspired by a story that is supposed to have been set in 1454.
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Regata Storica Venezia
The Regata has always been extremely popular with both Venetians and visitors. The first historical record of the event dates back to the mid-13th century, when it was part of the 'Festa delle Marie' celebrations.