Traditional Festival festival guides

Verona fills Piazza dei Signori with a giant heart of market stalls each February. What the programme covers, and how it works around Juliet's House.

Vogalonga Venice explained: what the 30km non-competitive row is, next-edition timing, registration costs, the route, and top spots to watch.

Compare Palio di Siena tickets: palchi vs. balcony seating, current price ranges, and how to attend the trial races and contrada street dinners.

A practical guide to calcio storico in Florence: the rules, the four rival quartieri, the fixed 24 June final, and how ticket sales actually work.

Plan the Infiorata di Noto: confirmed dates and theme for the next edition, ticket logistics, and tips to beat the crowds in Sicily's Baroque town of Noto.

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

Planning a trip to Italy in mid-August? Learn what Ferragosto closes, what stays open, and where to go for the best city, coast, or mountain experience.