Festival trip guides

Plan your visit to the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino: tickets, the Maggio Card Under 30, Teatro del Maggio logistics, and what's playing this season.

Plan around la notte della taranta: the Festival Itinerante schedule, the free Concertone in Melpignano, and how to reach it without missing the show.

Planning to see the Palio di Siena? Learn the two race dates, how to watch for free, paid viewing options, and the etiquette locals expect.

Plan your visit to the Puccini Festival Torre del Lago with program highlights, ticket advice, and logistics from Lucca, Pisa, and Viareggio.

Plan around the Ravello Festival with logistics-first advice on Villa Rufolo's Belvedere stage, the SITA bus schedule, dawn concerts, and where to stay.

Plan your visit to the regata storica, Venice's historic Grand Canal rowing event held the first Sunday of September, with vantage points, schedule and logistics.

Plan a trip to the Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro. This guide covers program highlights, the Teatro Rossini vs Vitrifrigo Arena venues, and ticket booking tips.

A practical guide to the Sanremo Music Festival: what happens each of the five nights, the Ariston ticket reality, where to stay, and how to watch for free.

Plan your Sartiglia Oristano trip: ritual phases, Sunday vs Tuesday, grandstand ticket prices, and the parking and food logistics locals know.

Planning for Umbria Jazz? These 8 essentials cover Perugia's summer edition, Orvieto's winter edition, free stages, ticket costs, and getting around.

Plan a Venice Film Festival trip to the Lido, from ticket types and vaporetto routes to neighborhood trade-offs and which festival section fits your visit.

Plan around the best festivals in Venice, Italy: Carnevale, Redentore, Regata Storica, and quieter local sagre. Get next-edition dates, costs, and transport tips.