Italian Festivals Travel Guides

Your 2026 guide to Turin's year-round festivals — CioccolaTò in February, Salone del Libro in May, Kappa FuturFestival in July, and Luci d'Artista lighting the city from November.

Bologna's festivals in 2026: free Piazza Maggiore cinema at Il Cinema Ritrovato, Arte Fiera in January, Bologna Estate all summer, and Gender Bender in autumn.

Discover the 15 best things to do at Venice Carnival. From mask-making workshops to the Flight of the Angel, plan your 2026 trip with our expert tips.

Plan how to experience Battle of the Oranges in Ivrea with step-by-step tips, transport options, costs, and 2026 dates. Read before you go.

Plan how to experience Palio di Siena with step-by-step tips on tickets, viewing spots, contrada dinners, and race-day logistics. Updated June 2026.

Learn how to experience Calcio Storico in Florence — 2026 dates, ticket prices from €29, where to stand, and what to expect at this brutal historic game.