Festivals in Italy
8 festivals
October 2026
January 2027
February 2027
Carnival of IvreaStorico Carnevale di IvreaCarnival · Confirmed, 4–9 Feb 2027, Ivrea, Italy
A carnival in a Piedmont town built on a legend of a miller's daughter and a tyrant, with the Battle of the Oranges as its climax. In 2027 the final days run 4 to 9 February.
4–9 Feb 2027 · source
March 2027
Explosion of the CartScoppio del CarroReligious · Confirmed, 28 Mar 2027, Florence, Italy
On Easter Sunday a dove-shaped rocket slides from the high altar of Florence's cathedral to a decorated cart in the square outside, which erupts in fireworks. In 2027: 28 March.
28 Mar 2027 · source
May 2027
Venice BiennaleLa Biennale di VeneziaArts and Film · Date not announced, An art exhibition and an architecture exhibition in alternate years, each running from May to November, Venice, Italy
Venice's international art and architecture exhibitions, held in alternate years. The 61st Art Exhibition ran from 9 May to 22 November 2026 at the Giardini, the Arsenale and sites across the city.
An art exhibition and an architecture exhibition in alternate years, each running from May to November
Infiorate di SpelloLe Infiorate di SpelloSeasons and Light · Confirmed, 29–30 May 2027, Spello, Italy
On the Corpus Domini weekend the streets of Spello in Umbria are covered with about 1,500 square metres of flower pictures, made of petals overnight. In 2027: 29 and 30 May.
29–30 May 2027 · source
July 2027
September 2027
Venice Film FestivalMostra Internazionale d'Arte CinematograficaArts and Film · Date not announced, Ten or eleven days in late summer, on the Lido, Venice Lido, Italy
The oldest film festival in the world, run by La Biennale on the Lido. The 83rd edition ran from 2 to 12 September 2026, and the Golden Lion is its top prize.
Ten or eleven days in late summer, on the Lido