Festival trip guides

Discover the Verona Christmas market's typical opening dates and hours, and learn what to expect for future editions. Get tips on locations, seasonal treats, and more.

The Vicenza Jazz Festival, officially 'New Conversations – Vicenza Jazz', is an annual event in Vicenza, Italy, typically held over about ten days in May. The 2026 edition runs from May 15 to 25, featuring performances at venues such as the Teatro Olimpico, Teatro Comunale, Basilica Palladiana, and others. The festival includes principal concerts, a 'Jazz in Basilica' series, and various satellite events, with dates varying by edition as confirmed by official sources.

Plan your visit to the Vicenza Jazz Festival with our guide to buying tickets. Discover official box office locations, online sales channels, pricing categories, and insider tips to secure seats at this celebrated Italian event.

Discover the Vicenza Opera Festival, an annual celebration of opera and classical music held in the historic Teatro Olimpico and other venues across the city. Founded by Iván Fischer, the festival offers intimate productions and community outreach, making it a unique alternative to Italy's larger opera destinations.

Discover how to book opera tickets in Vicenza, from the historic Teatro Olimpico to the Vicenza Opera Festival. Find official channels, practical tips, and what to expect when planning your visit.

Villa Fiorentino in Sorrento hosts intimate open-air concerts blending opera arias and Neapolitan classics. Learn what to expect from the music, the garden setting, and how to plan your visit.

Vinitaly and the City is the public-facing counterpart to Vinitaly, Verona's major wine trade fair. It transforms the historic center into a stage for tastings, wine talks, and cultural events, offering access to palaces and squares that are usually closed to the public. This guide explains how it differs from the main fair, what you can expect, and how to plan your visit.

The Greek Theatre of Syracuse, carved into Temenite Hill, is a must-see within the Neapolis Archaeological Park. This guide covers its history, touring options, practical tips, and how to combine your visit with other Syracuse sights, including regular visits outside summer performance times.

Every year on 3 September, the city of Viterbo turns off its lights and a glowing 30-metre tower is carried through the dark streets by a hundred volunteer porters. This is the Macchina di Santa Rosa, a UNESCO-recognised tradition of faith and endurance. With a little planning, you can watch this breathtaking procession for free.

Every August, the Tuscan hill town of Volterra transforms into a medieval village for the AD 1398 festival. Over two Sundays, the historic center hosts parades, artisan stalls, and banquets where visitors trade with Grosso coins. This guide covers the event's atmosphere and practical tips for planning your visit.

Perched on a Tuscan hilltop between the Balze cliffs and the Val di Cecina, Volterra packs its calendar with pageantry. From the full medieval immersion of AD 1398 to the autumnal Notte Rossa and truffle fairs, this guide outlines what to expect month by month—and how to verify official 2026 dates before you book.

Verona in Love turns the city into a celebration of romance each February, drawing crowds to Juliet's House. This guide explains what to expect, how to navigate the queues, and which nearby spots offer a quieter taste of Verona's charm.