Festival trip guides

Taormina offers classical concerts in spectacular settings, from the ancient Greek Theatre to the intimate Teatro Nazarena. This guide explains the venues, typical repertoire, seasonal patterns, and practical tips for attending performances.

Taormina's Holy Week is a deeply moving time when ancient Catholic traditions come alive in the town's historic streets. From the candlelit Good Friday procession to the joyful Easter Sunday 'U 'ncuontru, this guide explains what happens each day and how to attend with respect.

Taormina's festival calendar blends deep-rooted religious traditions with a packed season of film, music, and theatre. From the solemn Easter processions and the July feast of its patron saint to the Taormina Film Fest, the Bellini International Festival, and the buzz of White Night, there is nearly always a reason to celebrate. This guide helps you plan your trip around the town's most cherished events.

Combine film screenings at the Taormina Film Festival with exploring the town's key sights – from the ancient Teatro Antico and Corso Umberto I to Villa Comunale's gardens and the cable car down to Isola Bella. Our guide gives practical tips for making the most of your festival trip.

Learn how Taormina's ancient theatre brings Greek tragedy and comedy to life. Explore its rich history, the role of the Taormina Arte Festival, and essential tips for planning your visit to one of Sicily's most spectacular venues.

Opera at Taormina's Ancient Theatre is a summer highlight, but the experience depends on knowing how to book and where to sit. This guide covers ticket buying, seating sectors, comfort realities, and practical tips for a memorable evening in this spectacular ancient setting.

The Ancient Theatre of Taormina is more than a scenic ruin; every summer it hosts a vibrant programme of concerts, opera, and dance. Learn how to navigate the season, book tickets, and plan your visit to this cliffside venue with views of Mount Etna.

The Taormina Jazz Festival turned the Sicilian hilltop town into an open-air stage in summer 2026. For its 13th edition, held July 23-26, the program featured the Alfredo Rodríguez Trio, the Roberto Gatto Quartet with Pietro Tonolo, and a closing concert by Cécile McLorin Salvant at the Ancient Theatre. Learn where each concert took place, which one was free, and how tickets were sold.

Discover how to attend opera at Teatro Giuseppe Verdi in Trieste, one of Europe's oldest opera houses. Learn about the typical season, featured productions, ticket purchasing via Vivaticket, and tips for exploring the charming city of Trieste.

Tocatì turns Verona's historic center into a giant playground for a weekend each September. Families can join hands-on traditional games like trottola, slingshot, and s-cianco, watch folk performances, and sample food from Italy and beyond. Here's how to plan a visit with children.

Plan your visit to Tocatì, Verona's UNESCO-recognized festival of street games. Find confirmed dates, what to expect each day, and practical tips for attending.

The Torino Film Festival, organized by the National Cinema Museum, transforms Turin each November into a hub for independent and innovative cinema. This guide covers the announced 2026 dates, key venues such as Cinema Massimo and the Mole Antonelliana, ticket types, and practical tips for planning your screenings as a first-time visitor.