Upcoming Events in Italy
Italy events 2026: Ferragosto (15 Aug), Venice Film Festival (Aug-Sep), Siena Palio (Jul & Aug), Carnevale di Venezia (Feb). Dates, venues and tickets.
- Ferragosto 2026 Italy
Ferragosto 2026, 15 August. Italy's biggest summer holiday — businesses close, beaches fill, and the country celebrates at its most festive.
- Palio di Siena - August 2026 Italy · siena
Palio di Siena 2026 (August), August 16. Siena's bareback horse race around Piazza del Campo — 90 seconds of racing after days of contrade pageantry.
- Venice Film Festival 2026 (Mostra Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica) Italy · Venice
Venice Film Festival 2026, 26 August–5 September. Golden Lion competition, red carpet premieres, and public screenings on Lido island.
- Alba White Truffle Fair 2026 Italy
Alba White Truffle Fair 2026, October 3–December 6. World's largest white truffle market with Barolo tastings, tajarin, and live auctions in Piedmont.
- Bolzano Christmas Market 2026 Italy · Bolzano
Bolzano Christmas Market 2026, November 21–January 6. Tyrolean stalls in Piazza Walther with mulled wine, carved ornaments, and South Tyrolean food.
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