Italy events & festivals calendar 2026-2027
7 festivals, illuminations and seasonal events in Italy, by date and month, with dates checked on official sites.
Events by month
Entertainment
Milan / Rho Fiera
EICMA International Motorcycle Show
Thu, November 5, 2026 – Sun, November 8
Culture
Milan / Fondazione Prada
Global Antiquity at Fondazione Prada
Thu, November 5, 2026 – Mon, March 1, 2027
Culture
Bologna / Strada Maggiore
Fiera di Santa Lucia Christmas Fair
Fri, November 6, 2026 – Sun, December 27
Food & Drink
Cremona / Historic Centre
Cremona Nougat Festival (Festa del Torrone)
Sat, November 7, 2026 – Sun, November 22
Entertainment
Florence / Santa Croce
Santa Croce Christmas Market
Sat, November 14, 2026 – Sun, December 20
Entertainment
Venice / City-wide
Carnival of Venice
Sat, January 23, 2027 – Tue, February 9
Culture
Agrigento / Valle dei Templi
Almond Blossom Festival (Mandorlo in Fiore), Agrigento
Tue, March 2, 2027 – Sun, March 7