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This index brings together festivals in Italy documented through official sources and arranges them by locality and celebration venue. Its first entry is Alcamo in Sicily.
Festival culture in Italy has developed through religious and civic calendars, seasonal cycles and regional customs passed between generations. That historical continuity now coexists with contemporary cultural formats.
The cultural diversity of Italy is visible in patron-saint feasts, palii, carnivals, film, music and historical pageants. Local forms preserve distinct territorial identities within a varied national calendar.
Within Europe, Italy contributes its own traditions and takes part in regional cultural exchange through heritage celebrations and contemporary festivals.
The international reach of Italy is expressed through cultural networks, co-productions and gatherings connecting communities, institutions and artists from different countries.
Major festival families in Italy include patron-saint feasts, palii, carnivals, film, music and historical pageants. The inventory on this page documents specific examples through official sources.
Alcamo, Italy, hosts the Summertime Blues Festival in Piazza Ciullo.
28-30 August 2026 · Alcamo · Piazza Ciullo
The 27th Summertime Blues Festival takes place from 28 to 30 August 2026 in Piazza Ciullo, Alcamo, Sicily, Italy. Admission is free and the programme comprises six concerts over three nights.
Venice Lido, Italy, brings together the Biennale cinemas and spaces used by the festival.
2-12 September 2026 · Venice · Lido venues
The 83rd Venice International Film Festival runs from 2 to 12 September 2026 on the Venice Lido, Italy. La Biennale organises this edition, directed by Alberto Barbera and officially recognised by FIAPF.
The historic centre of Asti, Italy, carries the procession to Piazza Alfieri, where the race is held.
6 September 2026 · Asti · Piazza Alfieri
Palio di Asti takes place on 6 September 2026 in Asti, Italy, with a historic parade, flag throwers and horse races in Piazza Alfieri.
The Rificolona route crosses central Florence, Italy, and culminates in Piazza Santissima Annunziata.
7 September 2026 · Florence · route and square
Rificolona lights up Florence, Italy, from 7 to 10 September 2026 with lanterns, processions, workshops, music and district events.
The festival divides its screenings between the Litta Theatre and Sala Cavallerizza in Milan, Italy.
16-20 September 2026 · Milan · Litta Theatre and Sala Cavallerizza
The 12th Visioni dal Mondo runs from 16 to 20 September 2026 in Milan, Italy, with Italian and international documentaries, talks and an awards ceremony.
Alcamo and Piazza Ciullo; Venice Lido and its venues; Asti and Piazza Alfieri; Florence, its city route and Piazza Santissima Annunziata; and Milan with the Litta Theatre and Sala Cavallerizza, all in Italy.