Events archive
December 2018
Padua: Eastern Festival 2018
From 07 December 2018 to 16 December 2018

Fairs & Free Time
From 7 to 9 and 14 to 16 December, the Padova Fiere exhibition center will host the 2018 edition of the Festival dell’Oriente! Shows, concerts, exhibitions, gastronomy, workshops and many other events will allow you to take in the culture, history and the fascinating traditions of the Far East.....
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Venice: Architecture Biennale 2018 - Freespace
From 26 May 2018 to 25 November 2018

Exhibitions & Art
From Saturday May 26th to Sunday November 25th, Venice will host the Architecture Biennale 2018! Directed by Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara, the 16th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice focuses on space, its quality and in particular on free space, in both senses. Freespace can be..
ViewPadua: Jazz Festival 2018
From 13 October 2018 to 24 November 2018

Music & Show
From October 13th to November 24th the Padova Jazz Festival is back! Get ready for a completely new format, including over a month of great events to celebrate its 21st edition! Great international artists such as Joe Lovano and Enrico Rava, Jazzmeia Horn, Chick Corea, Francesco Cafiso, John..
ViewPadua: Arte Padova - Modern and Contemporary Art Trade Fair
From 16 November 2018 to 19 November 2018

Fairs & Free Time
From November 16th to 19th 2018, Arte Padova, the acclaimed Modern and Contemporary Art Fair in Padua, Italy is back for its 29th edition! Housed in the exhibition pavilions 1-7-8 at Padova Fiere, Arte Padova 2018 is one of the most anticipated art fairs in Italy, an event attracting visitors from..
ViewVerona: Verona Marathon 2018
18 November 2018

Sport
On 18 November at 9.00 am, don’t forget to be in front of the Arena: the Verona Marathon 2018 is ready to start! Now in its 17th edition, the Verona marathon event has always distinguished itself for the perfect combination of organization, competitive spirit and passion for sport. For these..
ViewVerona: Gardaland Magic Halloween
From 06 October 2018 to 04 November 2018

Music & Show
Are you ready to immerse yourself in the magic of Halloween night? Gardaland is once again showcasing a special setting dedicated to the American party now famous all over the world... Every weekend from 6 to 31 October and from 1 to 4 November do not miss Gardaland Magic Halloween 2018! Take..
ViewTreviso: Chestnut Festival Combai IGP
From 05 October 2018 to 01 November 2018

Food & Wine
The Combai Chesnut Festival 2018 is ready to bring life to the charming town near Treviso with lots of events: from 5 October to 1 November look forward to three weeks of tasting, tradition and fun! Now in its 74th edition, the famous Combai Chestnut Festival in Italy in 2018 has become one of the..
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Venice: Venice Marathon 2018
28 October 2018

Sport
The Venice Marathon 2018 is ready to set off! Sunday, October 28th one of the most important races in the calendar of Italian running is back: a storm of emotions for the public and for athletes, spanning amazing landscapes, adrenaline and solidarity. Now at its 33rd edition, this year’s..
ViewVerona: Fieracavalli 2018
From 25 October 2018 to 28 October 2018

Fairs & Free Time
There are great expectations for one of the most famous horse fairs in Italy: Fiera Cavalli Verona! From 25 to 28 October, at the exhibition grounds of the city of Verona, sporting events, music and many other events, for four days of fun! Now in its 120th edition, Fieracavalli in Verona attracts..
ViewVicenza: 71st Cycle of Classical Plays
From 22 September 2018 to 27 October 2018

Theatre & Dance
‘Conversazioni’ – 71st Cycle of Classical Plays at the Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza: the program for 2018 will feature 8 shows for a total of 18 evenings from September 22nd to October 27th! Since 1934 the Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza - the oldest covered theater in the history of Western culture..
ViewVenice: 62. International Festival of Contemporary Music of the Venice Biennale
From 28 September 2018 to 07 October 2018

Music & Show
The 2018 Venice Biennale Music festival will be staged from 28th September to 7th October! Venice is gearing up to welcome the best of contemporary music for the 62nd edition of one of the highest acclaimed international festivals! There will be lots of events every day, for a total of 18 concerts,..
ViewVerona: Fiera del Riso – Rice Festival 2018 in Isola della Scala
From 12 September 2018 to 07 October 2018

Food & Wine
In Isola della Scala, Italy: from September 12th to October 7th, Verona is proud to present one of the most anticipated food events in Veneto: the Festa del Riso at Isola della Scala! The 2018 program combines taste and tradition in a series of unmissable events! Now at its 52nd edition, the rice..
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Venice: 'Egypt. Gods, pharaohs, men' in Jesolo Lido
From 26 December 2017 to 30 September 2018

Exhibitions & Art
From December 26th 2017 to September 30th 2018, put in your diary the start of the Egypt exhibition in Jesolo: 1500 square meters of exhibition space to tell the history of one of the greatest and most mysterious civilizations of the past, a thousand-year-old story that still today, three thousand..
ViewVerona: Concerts at the Verona Arena in 2018
From 12 May 2018 to 23 September 2018

Music & Show
The concerts at the Arena in Verona have always been very popular: every year Italian and international stars perform during electrifying gigs where music and stage settings blend perfectly with the unique scenery of the famous Roman amphitheater. Fans describe it as a magical and spectacular venue..
ViewVicenza: Opera On Ice in Marostica
From 21 September 2018 to 22 September 2018

Music & Show
It is not long until the new highly anticipated edition of 'Opera On Ice': Marostica is ready to welcome for the first time the world-conquering ice show! After several editions in the splendid setting of the Arena of Verona, Intimissimi On Ice 2018 changes location and moves to the province of..
ViewVerona: Verona Summer Theatre 2018
From 31 May 2018 to 15 September 2018

Music & Show
From May 31st to September 15th Estate Teatrale Verona is back on stage! The historical festival of prose, music and dance, now in its 70th edition, will this year again showcase in Verona an eventful list of thrilling performances. At the Roman Theatre, the Verona Shakespeare Festival, Verona Jazz..
ViewTreviso: Prosecco Cycling 2018 in Valdobbiadene
09 September 2018

Sport
Professional cyclists and lovers of the sport on two wheels, save this date: September 9th 2018. Why? Because one of the most anticipated cycling events in Italy will take place! The legendary Prosecco Cycling Race represents an original way to introduce the enchanting territory of Treviso,..
ViewVenice: Sand Sculpture Festival & Summer Events in Jesolo Lido
From 04 June 2018 to 09 September 2018

Folklore
The full calendar of the summer Jesolo events 2018 could not be without the traditional appointment with the most awaited sand sculptures festival in Italy! From 4 June to 9 September the Jesolo international sand sculpture festival will transform the famous seaside resort of the Adriatic Sea into..
ViewVicenza: Marostica Chess game 2018
From 07 September 2018 to 09 September 2018

Folklore
Don’t miss the appointment with one of the most fascinating historical re-enactments in Italy... Friday 7th, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th September the Marostica chess game 2018 will take place! The famous legend of the Marostica chess game Italy dates back to the fifteenth century, a time when..
ViewVenice: 75. Venice International Film Festival
From 29 August 2018 to 08 September 2018

Music & Show
From August 29th to September 8th the Venice Film Festival 2018 is ready to cast an enchantment over the Venice Lido! Fantastic screenings, glittering parties, red carpets and unmissable dates to perpetuate the charm of one of the most important film events in the world! Alberto Barbera has been..
ViewVenice: Regata Storica 2018
02 September 2018

Folklore
If you are planning a trip to Italy, make a note of 2nd September on your calendar: Venice Regata Storica 2018! The city on the water is ready for one of its most charming traditional festivals! The Historical Regatta, Venice, program does not change. Occurring, according to a well-established..
ViewTreviso: Home Festival 2018
From 29 August 2018 to 02 September 2018

Music & Show
Everything is ready for the most anticipated concerts in Italy in 2018! International artists and anticipated appointments for an explosive line-up… From August 29th to September 2nd the Home Festival Treviso is ready to give you five days of pure fun! Founded in 2010, the Home Festival Treviso..
ViewVerona: Arena di Verona Opera Festival 2018
From 22 June 2018 to 01 September 2018

Music & Show
Back again this year the long-awaited opera season at the Verona Arena Opera Festival 2018! From 22nd June to 1st September, 47 evenings devoted to the Arena di Verona Opera season, with 2 special events: Arena Roberto Bolle & Friends Show and a special Verdi Opera Night ... Do not miss the 96th..
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Treviso: Artigianato Vivo 2018 in Cison di Valmarino
From 05 August 2018 to 15 August 2018

Folklore
Make a note of these dates on your calendar: from 5 to 15 August 'Artigianato Vivo’, one of the most anticipated summer markets in Treviso, Italy, returns! Cison di Valmarino hosts the 38th edition of Artigianato Vivo art and crafts market, a great combination of folklore, art, food and..
ViewTreviso: Suoni Di Marca 2018
From 19 July 2018 to 05 August 2018

Music & Show
Everything is now ready for the new edition of Suoni di Marca! From July 19th to August 5th Suoni di Marca program 2018 returns to animate the historic centre of Treviso, with 18 days of concerts, DJ sets, performances, markets, food and wine. Now in its 28th edition, the Suoni di Marca festival in..
ViewVenice: Biennale Teatro 2018
From 20 July 2018 to 05 August 2018

Theatre & Dance
The 46th edition of the Biennale Theatre will take place from 20 July to 5 August 2018: Venice is ready to host a rich program of events, activities and workshops on a festival that represents a time of sharing between artists, scholars and enthusiasts! Directed by Antonio Latella, who has been..
ViewVicenza: Openights 2018
From 13 July 2018 to 04 August 2018

Music & Show
The music festival OpeNights, one of the most appreciated events of recent years in the city of Vicenza, will take place once again this summer. From 13 July to 4 August, the Olympic Theatre and Palazzo Leoni Montanari will open their beautiful gardens to host some of the most anticipated evening..
ViewJuly 2018
Treviso: Lago Film Fest 2018 in Revine Lago
From 20 July 2018 to 28 July 2018

Music & Show
In the picturesque setting of Lake Revine, Revine Lago Film Festival 2018, one of the most popular Italy film festivals, is back! From 20th to 28 July, this famous event will present nine days of films, music and dancing under the stars! But there’s much more: the program also includes various..
ViewPadua: 'Materiality and Metamorphosis' Joan Miró at Palazzo Zabarella
From 10 March 2018 to 22 July 2018

Exhibitions & Art
From 10 March to 22 July, exhibitions in Padua in 2018 are featuring an event of international importance: 'Joan Miró: Materiality and Metamorphosis'. 85 works, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, collages and tapestries, will be exhibited at Palazzo Zabarella in a major exhibition..
ViewVicenza: Marostica Summer Festival 2018
From 05 July 2018 to 21 July 2018

Music & Show
For several years now, the charming town of Marostica, famous for its live chess game, has hosted a highly resonant event: the Marostica Summer Festival! Organized by Due Punti Eventi, with the artistic direction of Valerio Simonato, from July 5th to 21st the Marostica Summer Festival program will..
ViewVenice: Redeemer Festival 2018
From 14 July 2018 to 15 July 2018

Folklore
The Venice Redentore 2018 awaits you on Saturday 14th and Sunday July 15th… Events, parties and fireworks to celebrate the most anticipated weekend of the year! Following a fascinating tradition that combines more than 400 years of history and folklore, the date of the feast of the Redeemer takes..
ViewPadua: Sherwood Music Festival 2018
From 08 June 2018 to 07 July 2018

Music & Show
From 8 June to 7 July 2018 the great music of the Sherwood Music Festival is back… Summer events, shows and amazing concerts in Padua! The rich program of the Sherwood Festival Padova is now defined and, in addition to the likes of Alice In Chains, Alborosie, Coez and Caparezza, there will be..
ViewVenice: Biennale Dance 2018
From 22 June 2018 to 01 July 2018

Theatre & Dance
From June 22nd to July 1st the Biennale Danza is back! Venice will host a long series of unmissable events, including 22 shows - 5 premieres, 1 European premieres and 5 Italian premieres, as well as screenings and meetings - for the 12th International Festival of Contemporary Dance in Venice. The..
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Veneto: Springtime in the Venetian Villas
From 02 April 2018 to 30 June 2018

Folklore
Short of ideas as to what to do in Veneto in spring, especially on Easter Monday? Wondering what the most beautiful spring events in Veneto are for the coming months or if there are any special events in Veneto villas now the warm weather has arrived? Take our advice: spring is the time when villas..
ViewVenice: ‘The world that was not there. Pre-Columbian art in the Ligabue Collection’ at Palazzo Loredan
From 12 January 2018 to 30 June 2018

Exhibitions & Art
The great exhibition of the Ligabue Collection in Venice on pre-Columbian art has just opened in Venice: from 12th January to 30th June 2018 the Veneto Institute of Literature, Arts and Sciences - Palazzo Loredan welcomes over 200 works belonging to the many and diverse pre-Columbian civilizations..
ViewTreviso: Primavera del Prosecco Superiore 2018
From 17 March 2018 to 10 June 2018

Food & Wine
From 17 March to 10 June the Prosecco festival Italy 2018 returns! Along the Prosecco wine road in Italy and, in particular, in the fascinating Treviso villages of the Conegliano and Valdobbiadene area, Veneto wine events, activities and tastings dedicated to wine lovers and those who want to learn..
ViewVenice: 'John Ruskin. The Stones of Venice' at the Doge’s Palace
From 10 March 2018 to 10 June 2018

Exhibitions & Art
From March 10th to June 10th, 2018 John Ruskin is ‘back’ in Venice. The Doge’s Palace will host a major exhibition focusing on the fascinating relationship between Ruskin and Venice, a deep and strong bond that fuelled the most renowned literary work by the English critic, 'The Stones of..
ViewTreviso: 'Rodin. A great sculptor at the time of Monet' at Santa Caterina Museum
From 24 February 2018 to 03 June 2018

Exhibitions & Art
The extraordinary exhibition on Rodin in Treviso kicked off on 24th February: the display, curated by Marco Goldin and open to the public until 3rd June 2018, brings to an end the long series of events organized last year to celebrate the centenary of the death of the great French sculptor. The..
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Venice: Vogalonga Regatta in Venice 2018
20 May 2018

Folklore
Everything is ready for the Vogalonga 2018! The program for the Vogalonga Regatta in Venice 2018 has been decided: the event will take place on Sunday 20th May with the presence of numerous rowers from Italy and abroad, who will participate aboard their own rowing boats. Now in its 44th year, the..
ViewVicenza: Vicenza Jazz Festival 2018
From 10 May 2018 to 20 May 2018

Music & Show
From May 10th to 20th 2018 New Conversations Jazz Festival will return to Vicenza! Great masters of jazz music performing a variety of concerts in the center of the Palladio city creating a jazz festival where art, colors and sounds combine together perfectly! Since the first edition of the Jazz..
ViewVenice: Festa della Sensa 2018
From 12 May 2018 to 13 May 2018

Folklore
The Festa della Sensa is surely one of the most impressive traditional festivals in Venice! On 12 and 13 May witness this original Festa della Sensa 2018 in Venice event that will relive the ancient history of the Venetian Republic, with the marriage of the sea ceremony and the Venice Regattas. In..
ViewVenice: Spring Holidays 2018 in Venice
From 30 March 2018 to 01 May 2018

Exhibitions & Art
The Spring holidays in Italy will soon be here and many people are already looking for the best options to have a short break from the daily routine! Easter in Venice, the city on the water, is one of the most romantic ideas for a short break of a few days. The magical Venice Easter weekend, which..
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Padua: Padua marathon 2018
22 April 2018

Sport
On 22 April 2018 one the long-awaited Marathons in Italy, Sant'Antonio Marathon in Padua is back! A varied program and the completely renovated route of the 2016 edition promise to please both athletes and enthusiasts who will reach Padova to enjoy a day of sport and fun! Without forgetting Padova..
ViewVerona: Botero at Palazzo Forti - AMO Museum
From 21 October 2017 to 22 April 2018

Exhibitions & Art
After Tamara del Lempicka, Picasso and Toulouse Lautrec, the Amo Museum - Palazzo Forti is hosting a fascinating Fernando Botero exhibition in Verona celebrating the work of..
ViewVerona: Vinitaly 2018
From 15 April 2018 to 18 April 2018

Fairs & Free Time
Vinitaly 2018 – 52nd editon is ready to go with a full programme to present the best winemaking of Italy! In addition to the wine fair Vinitaly (dates 2018: 13 to 18 April, reserved only to industry operators), from Friday 13 to Monday 16 April the side event Vinitaly in the city will allow..
ViewVicenza: 'Van Gogh - Between Wheat and Sky' at the Palladian Basilica
From 07 October 2017 to 08 April 2018

Exhibitions & Art
From 7th October 2017 to 8th April, 2018, the splendid Basilica Palladiana opens its doors to the much-awaited Van Gogh exhibit in Vicenza... A brainchild of Marco Goldin, this is an intense monographic exhibition, recounting the life and artistic career of one of the most tormented artists of all..
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Veneto: FAI Spring Days 2018 in Veneto
From 24 March 2018 to 25 March 2018

Exhibitions & Art
It's spring time! This year again the FAI, Italy - Italian Environment Fund (Fondo Ambiente Italiano) will open to the public hundreds of artistic and cultural heritage sites throughout Italy during the 2018 FAI Spring Days... Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 March one of the most important events of..
ViewBelluno: Cortinametraggio 2018
From 19 March 2018 to 25 March 2018

Music & Show
In the rich calendar of Dolomites events in Cortina, March plays a leading role thanks to a fixture that, year after year, is steadily gaining greater recognition from the public and the critics: the Cortinametraggio short film festival in Italy. Cortinametraggio 2018 will take place from 19th to..
ViewPadua: Be Comics! Comics Trade Show 2018
From 23 March 2018 to 25 March 2018

Fairs & Free Time
After last year’s great success, Be Comics is back from 23 to 25 March 2018! The city of Padua is once again hosting the entertaining festival dedicated to video games, animation, comics and manga! Three days of major events covering different sectors of Pop Culture that will take place in the..
ViewTreviso: Treviso Marathon 2018
25 March 2018

Sport
Great expectations for the Treviso Marathon 2018: Sunday 25th March get ready on the start line to take part in the famous race that crosses some of the most beautiful areas of the Veneto region! Now in its 15th edition, the Treviso marathon course has by now reached a high position in the list of..
ViewTreviso: Fiori d’inverno 2017/2018
From 03 November 2017 to 25 March 2018

Food & Wine
All is set for the come-back from 3rd November 2017 of Fiori d’Inverno: the Red and Variegated radicchio di Treviso IGP, and the delicious products associated with it, will take centre-stage during a long series of food and wine events in Treviso and Venice! As per tradition, Fiori d'Inverno in..
ViewFebruary 2018
Verona: Verona in Love 2018
From 14 February 2018 to 18 February 2018

Folklore
Wondering what to do on Valentine's Day? Verona is the right answer! According to a well-established tradition, on the festival of St Valentine’s Day Verona offers many ideas to celebrate an unforgettable romantic weekend: Verona in Love 2018 is preparing to conquer the hearts of lovers with a..
ViewVeneto: Valentine's Day 2018 in Venice & Verona
From 10 February 2018 to 18 February 2018

Folklore
Wondering what to do on Valentine’s day? Seize the opportunity to arrange a short romantic getaway! If you are looking for ideas for Valentine's Day 2018, the magic of Venice and the romance of Verona offer a thousand ideas to share unforgettable moments with your loved one. We have a list of..
ViewVenice: Venice Carnival 2018
From 27 January 2018 to 13 February 2018

Folklore
From 27th January to 13th February the Venice Carnival has a lot of surprises ready for you! An unmissable program for one of the most anticipated events of the Venetian calendar! After the success of the 2016 and 2017 editions, Marco Maccapani, the artistic director of the Carnival of Venice, will..
ViewVeneto: Christmas nativities in Veneto
From 01 December 2017 to 12 February 2018

Folklore
The rich and diverse list of Christmas events in Veneto, Italy presents proposals for all tastes, including several Italian nativity sets located in the different provinces of the region. A visit to the presepi in Veneto will give you all the magic and charm of the oldest traditional Christmas..
ViewJesolo: Jesolo Nativity Sand 2017
From 08 December 2017 to 11 February 2018

Folklore
From 8th December 2017 to 11th February 2018 the magical combination that for several years has distinguished the most famous seaside resort of the Adriatic coast will take place once again... Nativity set, sand, Jesolo: the Sand Nativity! Lido di Jesolo presents its extraordinary sand nativity,..
ViewVicenza: Asiago Fiocchi di Luce Fireworks Show 2018
From 02 February 2018 to 04 February 2018

Music & Show
The Vicenza events for 2018 renew the appointment with one of the largest firework shows in Asiago and Veneto. From 2 to 4 February Asiago Fiocchi di Luce 2018 will offer three days of great emotions of light, music and fun! Now in its 11th edition, the famous Asiago fireworks show annually..
ViewJanuary 2018
Verona: Verona Christmas Markets in Verona and its province
From 04 November 2017 to 07 January 2018

Folklore
To fully enjoy the magical experience of Christmas markets, Lake Garda and Verona are the first place to mark on your calendar! The characteristic Christmas markets in Verona, Italy with their wooden houses inspired by the Christkindlmarkt in Nuremberg, the amazing Christmas village in Bussolengo,..
ViewVeneto: Christmas Markets in Venice & Veneto 2017
From 11 November 2017 to 07 January 2018

Folklore
During November and December, Italy is preparing to celebrate with coloured decorations and beautiful Christmas markets in Italy: Veneto, our beautiful region, welcomes visitors to its squares and streets packed with fascinating stalls exhibiting products of all kinds. On this page you can find a..
ViewVenice: Christmas and New Year’s Eve 2017
From 23 December 2017 to 07 January 2018

Exhibitions & Art
If you are looking for things to do in Venice at Christmas and New Year’s Eve, guided tours and activities, what to do during your Venice Xmas breaks and the opportunity to spend an unforgettable Venice Christmas celebration, do not miss our suggestions to plan a memorable stay! On our portal you..
ViewVenice: 'Treasures of the Mughals and the Maharajas. The Al Thani Collection’ at the Doge’s Palace
From 09 September 2017 to 03 January 2018

Exhibitions & Art
After the exhibitions in New York, London, Paris and Kyoto, the renowned Al Thani Collection arrives at the Doge's Palace in Venice: exhibitions in 2017 can now boast another unmissable event after Bosch and Venice, which ended last June! Arranged in the splendid Sala delllo Scrutinio, the latest..
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