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Festivals in Italy: The Month-by-Month Event Calendar
Every major festival in Italy, organized month by month, from Carnevale to the Palio di Siena, with recurrence rules, booking windows, and local Sagre tips.
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Italy · florence
Festivals and Events in Florence: The Year-Round Calendar
Florence's festival year: the Easter cart explosion, the 24 June patron saint day and Calcio Storico, the summer programme, and the September lantern festival.
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Italy · milan
Festivals and Events in Milan: The Year-Round Calendar
Milan's calendar runs on two dates: Design Week in April and Sant'Ambrogio on 7 December. Plus the carnival that ends four days after everyone else's.
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Italy · naples
Festivals and Events in Naples: The Year-Round Calendar
Naples' festival year: the San Gennaro blood miracle three times over, the May monument openings, summer theatre, and the presepe workshops at Christmas.
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Italy · rome
Festivals and Events in Rome: The Year-Round Calendar
Rome's festival year, month by month: Easter ceremonies, the 21 April birthday, the Estate Romana summer programme, autumn cinema and Christmas markets.
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Italy · siena
Festivals and Events in Siena: The Year-Round Calendar
Siena's calendar is the Palio and everything the Palio implies: 17 contrade running year-round, two race days, and a classical festival most visitors miss.
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France109 guides
- Festivals in France: A Seasonal Guide to Celebrations
- Aix-en-Provence Christmas Market Guide: Dates, Locations & Traditions
- Easter Classical Music in Aix-en-Provence: Festival Guide
- Festival d’Aix-en-Provence Visitor Guide
- Christmas Markets in Amboise: Your Guide to a Festive Loire Valley Escape
- Accro'coeurs Angers: The Complete Guide to the Free Street Arts Festival
- Premiers Plans Angers Film Festival: A Practical Visitor's Guide
- Tempo Rives Angers: Free Summer Festival on the Maine Riverbanks
- Wine Festival Weekends Near Angers: Planning Your Vineyard Escape
- Annecy Christmas Market: Your Complete Guide to Noël des Alpes
- Fête du Lac Annecy Fireworks: Full Planning Guide
- Retour des Alpages Annecy: Guide to the Transhumance Festival
- Antibes Christmas Market: Dates & Local Traditions
- Main Festivals in Antibes Juan-les-Pins: Annual Events & Tips
- Arles Feria Guide: Easter and Rice Festivals Compared
- Arles Festival Travel Guide: How to Get There and Get Around
- Rencontres d'Arles Guide: Dates, Tickets, Exhibitions
- Theatre Antique Arles: Concert Tips for the Roman Venue
- Festival d'Avignon: The Complete Guide to the IN and OFF Festivals
- Festivals in Avignon Year-Round: Your Month-by-Month Guide
- Bastia in Winter: Christmas Market, Seasonal Food & Walks
- Boat Blessing in Bastia: The Black Christ of Miracles Maritime Procession
- Polyphonic Corsican Singing in Bastia: Year-Round Concerts & How to Book
- Procession du Christ Noir Bastia: A Visitor's Guide
- Summer Show Venues in Bastia's Old Town: Where to Catch Live Culture
- Christmas in Beaune: Markets, Lights & Festive Things to Do
- Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction Guide: History, Cuvées & How to Buy
- Besançon Christmas Market: Dates, Location & Visitor Guide
- Besançon International Music Festival Guide
- Blois Magie Tickets: Prices, Booking & What to Know
- Festivals in Blois, France: Your Year-Round Event Calendar
- International Garden Festival at Chaumont-sur-Loire: Visitor Guide
- Les Rendez-vous de l'Histoire Blois: Festival Guide for History Travelers
- Where to Stay in Blois for the Sound & Light Show
- Bordeaux Christmas Market: Complete Guide
- Bordeaux Fête le Vin: The Essential Guide to Bordeaux's Wine Festival
- Bordeaux Summer Festivals: Music & Culture Guide
- Calvi's August 15 Fireworks: What to Know Before You Go
- How to Get to Calvi for Festivals: Flights, Ferries & Trains
- Jazz in Calvi Festival: Program, Venues & Practical Guide
- Rencontres de Chants Polyphoniques in Calvi: Visitor's Guide
- Cannes Christmas Market: A Complete Visitor's Guide
- Cannes Film Festival Guide: Attend the Festival in Cannes
- Cannes Fireworks Festival: Complete Guide & Viewing Tips
- Your Essential Guide to the Cannes Lions Festival
- Carcassonne Christmas Market: Dates, Location & Tips
- Festival de Carcassonne: Your Complete Summer Festival Guide
- Fête de Carcassonne 14 juillet: fireworks, embrasement, and practical tips
- Carnaval de Chambéry: Your Complete Guide to the City's Festive Parade
- Chamonix Mountaineering Film Festival: Screenings & Visitor Guide
- Cosmo Jazz Festival Chamonix: Your Guide to Free Mountain Concerts
- UTMB Chamonix Festival Guide: Plan Your Trip
- Chartres en Lumières Festival Guide: Dates, Route, and Tips
- International Short Film Festival in Clermont-Ferrand: Visitor's Guide
- Colmar Christmas Markets: Essential Guide to Dates, Locations & Tips
- Colmar Foire aux Vins Guide: Dates, Tickets & Visitor Tips
- Fête de la Musique in Colmar: Free Concerts and How to Enjoy Them
- Foire Internationale et Gastronomique de Dijon: Visitor Guide
- Marché de Noël de Dijon Guide: Dates, Location & What to See
- Vente des Vins des Hospices de Beaune: Visitor's Guide to the Auction Weekend
- Christmas in Épernay: Markets and Lights
- Fête de la Saint-Vincent en Champagne: Guide to Épernay's Celebration
- Habits de Lumière Épernay: A Visitor's Guide to the Winter Lights Festival
- Spring & Summer Festivals in Épernay, Champagne
- Fêtes de la Saint-Louis in Fontainebleau: Funfair, Dates & Traditions
- Grande Braderie de Lille Festival Guide: Europe's Largest Flea Market
- Lille 3000 Festival: Themes, Venues, and How to Attend
- Lille Christmas Market Guide: Dates, Location & What to Expect
- Lille Music Festivals –: Your Guide to Fête de la Musique & Piano(s) Festival
- Lyon Contemporary Art Biennale: Your Complete Visitor's Guide
- Lyon Dance Biennale: Visitor's Guide to the Festival
- Lyon Festival of Lights: Complete Visitor Guide (Dates, Sites & Tips)
- Nuits de Fourvière Lyon: Guide to the Festival at the Roman Theatres
- Journées du Patrimoine à Marseille : Guide des lieux à visiter
- Marseille Santons Fair: Where to Buy Handmade Santons & Provençal History
- Festivals in Menton: A Year-Round Guide to the Lemon Festival and Music Festival
- Fête du Citron Travel Guide: Plan Your Visit to Menton's Lemon Festival
- Menton Music Festival Guide: History, Venues, Tickets & Visitor Tips
- Fête de la Mirabelle Metz: Complete Festival Guide
- Metz Christmas Market Guide: Dates, Locations, and Tips
- Montpellier Festivals Calendar: Year-Round Guide to Music, Dance & More
- Montpellier Opera Season: Guide to Venues, Tickets & Planning
- Montpellier Summer Festivals: Your Guide to Outdoor Events in the City
- Le Livre sur la Place Nancy: Complete Guide to France's Premier Book Fair
- Nancy Art Nouveau Festival: Your Complete Travel Guide
- Nancy Christmas Market: Saint-Nicolas Guide
- Nancy International Film Festival: Visitor's Guide
- Nancy Jazz Pulsations Festival Guide
- Saint-Nicolas Festival in Nancy: Complete Visitor's Guide
- Carnival of Nice: Complete Visitor Guide & Planning Tips
- Fête de la Musique and Bastille Day in Nice: A Summer Guide
- Nice Jazz Festival Guide: Venues, Tickets, and Visitor Tips
- Fêtes Johanniques Orléans: Guide to the Joan of Arc Festival
- Orléans Christmas Market Guide: Dates, Location & What to Expect
- Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre: A Complete Visitor's Guide
- Paris Jazz Festivals: Venues, Dates & How to Plan Your Visit
- Festa Major de Sant Joan in Perpignan: Complete Guide
- Fêtes Johanniques in Reims: Festival Guide
- Reims Christmas Market Guide: Dates, Location, and What to Expect
- Best Places to Watch Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez
- Festivals in Saint-Tropez: Year-Round Events & Planning Guide
- Musica Festival Strasbourg: A Guide to the Contemporary Music Festival
- Strasbourg Christmas Market Guide: Top Tips, Squares & Traditions
- Troyes Christmas Market Guide: Plan Your Visit to the Marché de Noël
- Château de Versailles Evening Events: Night Fountains Show & Royal Serenade
- Fête de la Musique in Versailles: Programme & Concerts Guide
- Grandes Eaux Musicales Versailles Daytime Show Guide
- Mois Molière Festival in Versailles: A Practical Guide
- Visiting the Château de Versailles for European Heritage Days: Access Guide
Italy151 guides
- 10 Best Christmas Markets in Italy: Mercatini di Natale Guide
- Festivals in Italy: The Month-by-Month Event Calendar
- Carnival of Acireale: A Complete Visitor's Guide
- Almond Blossom Festival Agrigento: Complete Guide
- Opera at the Valley of the Temples: What to Know Before You Go
- Ferry from Corsica to Alghero: Routes, Operators & Booking Tips
- Christmas in Amalfi and the Nativity Presepe Tradition
- Festa Sant'Andrea Amalfi: Guide to the Patron Saint Festival
- Regata Storica Amalfi: Your Essential Guide to the Historic Maritime Regatta
- Feast of Saint Ciriaco in Ancona: Dates, Events & Travel Tips
- Fiera di San Donato Arezzo: Visiting the August 7 Street Fair
- Giostra del Saracino Arezzo Guide: Everything You Need to Know
- The Four Quartieri of Arezzo: History and Identity Explained
- Calendimaggio in Assisi: The Complete First-Time Visitor's Guide
- Palio di San Rufino in Assisi: Dates, History & Crossbow Contest
- Perdono d'Assisi: A Guide to the Pardon of Assisi Indulgence
- Visiting Assisi for the Feast of St. Francis: October 4 Guide
- Douja d'Or Festival Guide: Asti's September Wine Celebration
- Palio di Asti Guide: History, Traditions & How to Attend
- Festa di San Nicola Bari: Complete Visitor’s Guide to the May Festival
- Sagra di San Giovanni Bellagio: Your Guide to the Patron Saint Feast
- Bergamo Christmas Market Guide: Dates, Locations, and Local Treats
- Donizetti Opera Festival Bergamo: Program, Venues & Trip Planning
- Festa di Sant'Alessandro in Bergamo: A Local's Guide to the Patron Saint's Celebration
- Bologna Festival Guide: Seasons, Series, and Concert Venues
- Festa di San Faustino a Brescia: patroni, fiera e consigli utili
- Teatro Grande opera season: a guide to opera, ballet and concerts in Brescia
- Festa di Sant'Efisio Cagliari: Complete Visitor Guide
- Madonna del Mare in Cala Gonone: Guide to the Sea Procession
- Festa di Sant'Agata in Catania: Complete Travel Guide
- Cefalù Summer Festivals: Film and Music Guide
- Christmas in Como: Markets, Lights & Festive Events
- Como's Patron Saint Festivals: Sant'Abbondio & Sacred Traditions
- Lake Como Summer Festivals & Regattas: Your Seasonal Guide
- Cremona Violin Making Competition: A Visitor's Guide
- Festa del Torrone in Cremona: Your Guide to Italy's Sweetest Festival
- Monteverdi Festival Cremona: Guide to Italy's Baroque Music Celebration
- Where to Stay in Cremona for Festivals: Best Areas & Hotels
- Enna Holy Week Processions: A Travel Guide to Sicily's Easter Rites
- Carnevale di Fano: Italy’s Oldest Carnival and Sweetest Celebration
- Ferrara Buskers Festival: Complete Guide to Italy's Premier Street Arts Event
- Ferrara Festivals Year-Round: A Seasonal Guide to Events
- Ferrara Sotto le Stelle Festival: What to Expect & How to Plan
- Palio di Ferrara Guide: Dates, Races & Events
- Festivals and Events in Florence: The Year-Round Calendar
- Giostra della Quintana Foligno: Complete Visitor Guide
- Festa di San Giovanni Battista a Genova: guida alla festa del patrono
- Genoa Boat Show Guide: Dates, Location, and What to See
- Giffoni Film Festival: 7 Things to Know Before You Go
- Gubbio Ceri Festival Day Trip from Perugia or Assisi
- Gubbio's Ceri Museum and Sant'Ubaldo Basilica: A Visitor's Guide
- Festa Sant'Oronzo Lecce: Travel Guide to the Patronal Festival
- Roman Amphitheatre Lecce Summer Performances: A Visitor's Guide
- Effetto Venezia Livorno: Festival Dates, Program & Visitor Guide
- Festa della Madonna di Montenero in Livorno: A Guide to the Celebration
- Livorno Christmas Village: Festive Markets, Ice Rink & Seaside Events
- Lucca Summer Festival: Lineup, Tickets, and Travel Guide
- 9 Things to Know Before You Go to the Macerata Opera Festival
- Manarola Summer Festivals & Village Events: A Visitor's Guide
- Manarola Wine Guide: Tastings, Cellars & Local Harvest Celebrations
- Presepe di Manarola Christmas Lights: Visitor's Guide
- San Lorenzo Feast in Manarola: A Traveler's Guide
- Festivals and Events in Marsala, Sicily: A Year-Round Guide
- San Giovanni in Marsala: What to Expect at the Patron Saint Festival
- Festa della Madonna della Bruna in Matera: Complete Guide
- How to Get to Notte della Taranta in Melpignano: Airports, Trains & Shuttles
- Festivals and Events in Milan: The Year-Round Calendar
- Modena Opera Season at Teatro Comunale Pavarotti-Freni: A Visitor's Guide
- Modena San Geminiano Festival Guide: Feast of the Patron Saint
- Easter in Modica: Vasa Vasa & Holy Week Processions Guide
- Modica Chocolate Festival Guide
- Bravio delle Botti Montepulciano: A Complete Guide to the Barrel Race
- Cantiere Internazionale d'Arte Montepulciano: Guide to the Festival
- Festivals and Events in Naples: The Year-Round Calendar
- Festa dei Gigli Nola Guide: History, Procession & Visitor Tips
- Getting to Nola for the Festa dei Gigli: Trains, Buses, and Driving Tips
- Food and Wine Festivals in Gallura: A Traveler's Guide
- Music Festivals Near Olbia: Your Guide to Sardinia's Highlights
- Religious Festivals in Olbia: Your Visitor's Guide to Holy Week and San Simplicio
- Orvieto Music Festivals: A Winter Jazz Guide
- Orvieto's Historic Festivals and Processions: A Visitor's Guide
- Saint Anthony’s Bread in Padua: Blessing Tradition & How to Participate
- Sherwood Festival Padua Guide: Dates, Lineup & Visitor Tips
- The Feast of the Tongue: Procession of St. Anthony's Relic in Padua
- Festa di Santa Rosalia Palermo: Complete Visitor's Guide to the Festino
- Palermo’s Day of the Dead: Traditions, Sweets & Fiere dei Morti
- Teatro Massimo Palermo Opera Season: Your Visitor's Guide
- Parma Christmas Markets: A Complete Guide to the Festive Season
- Parma Food Festivals: Your Year-Round Guide
- Verdi Festival Parma: Your Complete Visitor's Guide
- Eurochocolate Perugia Visitor Guide: Tips, Tours & Chocolate Experiences
- Pesaro Festivals & Events Calendar: Year-Round Guide
- Pistoia Festivals and Events: Your Seasonal Guide to the City's Celebrations
- Amalfi Coast Patron Saint Feasts: Planning Your Visit
- Carnevale di Putignano: Complete Guide to Italy's Oldest Carnival
- Feast of Santo Stefano in Putignano: What to Know
- Putignano Carnival Masks and Traditions
- Putignano Carnival Tickets and Costs: What to Know Before You Go
- Holy Week in Ragusa, Sicily: A Complete Guide to Processions & Traditions
- Ibla Buskers Festival in Ragusa: Travel Guide
- Ravello in Winter: What's Open and Festive Events
- Wagner in Ravello: How Parsifal Found Its Garden
- Ravenna Festival: Your Guide to Mosaics and Music
- Notte Rosa Rimini: Complete Guide to the Pink Night Festival
- Sagra Musicale Malatestiana Rimini: Guide to the Historic Music Festival
- 6 Things to Know About the Roma Jazz Festival
- Festivals and Events in Rome: The Year-Round Calendar
- Caracalla Opera Festival Rome: Season and Visitor Guide
- Teatro dell'Opera di Roma Tickets: How to Buy for the Winter Season
- Festa di Santa Fina in San Gimignano: A Visitor's Guide to the 12 March Feast
- San Gimignano Medieval Festivals: The Ferie delle Messi
- San Miniato Truffle Festival: 8 Things to Know Before You Go
- 5 Nights of the Sanremo Music Festival: A Traveler's Guide to Italy's Biggest Music Week
- Sanremo Festivals and Events: A Local’s Guide Beyond the Song Contest
- Cavalcata Sarda in Sassari: Complete Visitor's Guide
- Faradda di li Candareri Guide: Sassari's Candle Festival
- Summer Jamboree Senigallia: The Ultimate Visitor's Guide
- Festivals and Events in Siena: The Year-Round Calendar
- Palio di Siena: 8 Things to Know Before You Go
- Festa di Sant'Antonino a Sorrento: guida alla festa patronale
- Limone di Sorrento IGP Tasting Events: Festivals & Year-Round Tours
- Parking in Sorrento for Events: Garages, Street Parking & Alternatives
- Sorrento Summer Festival: Music Programme and Tips for Attending
- Greek Theatre of Syracuse: Guide to Classical Performances
- Syracuse Santa Lucia Festival: Complete Guide to the December and May Celebrations
- Visiting the Madonna delle Lacrime Sanctuary in Syracuse: A Pilgrim's Guide
- Taormina Film Festival: 9 Essential Planning Decisions
- Etna Wine Tasting Tours from Taormina: What to Expect & How to Choose
- Taormina Classical Performing Arts Festivals: A Traveler's Guide
- Taormina Festivals and Patron Saint Celebrations: A Yearly Guide
- Taormina Film Festival: Your Guide to Exploring the Town
- Taormina Greek Theatre Summer Season: Events, Booking, and Tips
- Puccini Heritage Sites Around Torre del Lago: A Visitor's Guide
- Festa di Sant'Alberto Trapani Guide: What to Know Before You Go
- Processione dei Misteri Trapani: Your Complete Visitor's Guide
- Trento Christmas Market Guide: What to Expect, Eat & Buy
- Trento Festivals and Events Calendar: Plan Your Visit
- Trento Film Festival Attendance Guide: Plan Your Visit
- Barcolana Trieste: The Ultimate Visitor Guide to the World's Largest Sailing Regatta
- Teatro Verdi Trieste Opera Season: A Traveler's Guide
- Trieste Christmas Market Guide: Dates, Location, and Local Treats
- Torino Film Festival: Tickets, Venues and Visitor Guide
- Far East Film Festival Udine Guide: Tips, Venues, and More
- Festivals in Venice: The Year-Round Calendar
- Arena di Verona: 6 Best Ways to Experience the Opera Festival and Roman Amphitheatre
- Festivals and Events in Verona: The Year-Round Calendar
- Vicenza Jazz Festival Tickets: How to Buy, Where, and Costs
- Vicenza Opera and Classical Season: A Guide to the Annual Festival
- Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone: Wine Festival & Legend
- How to See the Macchina di Santa Rosa in Viterbo: Festival Guide
- Volterra Festivals & Events Calendar: Plan Your Visit
Portugal20 guides
- Festivals in Portugal: A Month-by-Month Guide to Celebrations
- Festivals in Aveiro, Portugal: A Year-Round Guide
- São Gonçalinho Festival in Aveiro: Guide to the Cavacas Tradition
- Braga Christmas Festival Guide: Lights, Market & Events
- Braga São João Festival Guide: Traditions, Events & Tips
- Semana Santa in Braga: Your Guide to Holy Week Processions
- Loulé Carnival from Carvoeiro: Parade Highlights, Transport & Tips
- Coimbra Academic Festivals: Queima das Fitas vs. Festa das Latas
- Coimbra Religious Festivals and Traditions: A Visitor's Guide
- Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem Festival in Ericeira: What to Expect
- Faro International Bike Meeting: Complete Guide
- Festa da Ria Formosa Faro: Seafood, Music & What to Know
- Atlantic Festival in Funchal: Fireworks Viewing Guide
- Funchal Flower Festival with Children: Complete Family Guide
- Funchal June Street Festivals: Santo António & São Pedro
- Funchal New Year's Eve Fireworks Guide: Best Viewing & Tips
- Madeira Wine Festival in Funchal: A Visitor's Guide
- Festas Gualterianas Guimarães: Complete Festival Guide
- Guimarães Jazz Festival: Your Complete Visitor Guide
- Christmas in Lisbon: Festivals, Lights & What to Expect
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