Events

"Carte in Dimora 2026": Historical Archives and Libraries Open to the Public Throughout Italy

On Saturday, October 3, 2026 , “Carte in Dimora” returns for its fifth edition . “Archives and Libraries: Stories Between the Past and the Future,” an initiative promotedby the Association of Italian Historic Residences (ADSI), invites visitors to di...
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Cicero's Tomb and the Real Ferdinando Bridge Reopen to Visitors for Special Viewing Hours

Two monuments that are vastly different in terms of era, function, and architectural features, yet united by their importance to the history of the Pontine region, are once again open to visitors. These are Cicero’s Tomb in Formia and the King Ferdin...
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The museums in Arezzo and Anghiari are hosting a weekend packed with events featuring ancient art and archaeology, as well as special initiatives

It will be a weekend packed with events at the state museums in Arezzo and Anghiari from Friday, September 4, through Sunday, September 6, 2026. Talks, guided tours, activities promoting inclusion, performances, and new tools designed to help the pub...
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CortonAntiquaria 2026: The historic antiques fair returns to Cortona from August 29 to September 13

The 64th edition of Cortonantiquaria will take place from August 29 to September 13, 2026, in the historic spaces of the Sant’Agostino Conference Center in Cortona, at Via Guelfa 40. The National Antiques Fair, founded in 1963 and held annually...
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Sunrise at the Royal Palace of Caserta: On August 29, the Royal Park opens at sunrise with music, dance, and readings

On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the Royal Palace of Caserta will exceptionally open the gates of the Royal Park at 4:30 a.m. for the second edition of “Alba alla Reggia.” Following the success of the first edition, which drew approximately 2,500 partic...
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"I Suoni delle Dolomiti" is back—the high-altitude festival set in the most picturesque locations of Trentino

The 31st edition of I Suoni delle Dolomiti, under the artistic direction of Mario Brunello, kicks off on Monday, August 24, and features a rich lineup of events in the most picturesque locations in Trentino. The festival, founded in 1995 based on an ...
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Giulia Monzani from Grazie di Curtatone (Mantua) does it again and triumphs once more at the Madonnari

For the second consecutive year, Giulia Monzani, an artist from Filago in the province of Bergamo, has won first place at the 52nd National Gathering of Madonnari in Grazie di Curtatone (Mantua). The event, dedicated this year to “The Message of St. ...
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In Bagnacavallo (Ravenna), the Museo Civico delle Cappuccine Reopens with Guido Guidi and Contemporary Photography

The Museo Civico delle Cappuccine in Bagnacavallo (Ravenna) is reopening to the public following renovations to the cultural center’s facilities and is launching a new exhibition season dedicated to photography and contemporary art. The fall pr...
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BIAF 2026: First Works Unveiled at the 34th Florence International Antiques Biennale

Ahead of its opening on September 26, 2026, in the halls of Palazzo Corsini, the 34th Florence International Antiques Biennial (BIAF) presents a preliminary selection of the works that will be featured in this year’s edition. Under the direction of t...
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Pisa: Roberto Bolle and Giovanni Allevi in Piazza dei Miracoli for a special performance

On Friday, July 24, 2026, at 9:30 p.m., Piazza del Duomo in Pisa will host *Accordo di Stelle*, a show that combines dance, music, and light displays as part of the events dedicatedto the anniversary of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The event, producedb...
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At the Archaeological Museum of Venice, restoration becomes an experience open to the public

Restoration as an opportunity for learning, research, and participation. This is the spirit behind the “Leggere il marmo” initiative, promoted by the National Archaeological Museum of Venice, part of the National Archaeological Museums of Venice and...
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"Fridays in Herculaneum" Are Back: Special Evening Openings Featuring Theater, Dance, and Music in the Ancient City

"Fridays in Herculaneum" is back—the annual summer event that transforms the Herculaneum Archaeological Park into a grand open-air stage. Now in its ninth edition, the festival is dedicated to the theme of “Love and War” and offers an evening tour t...
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The Floor of Siena Cathedral Is Unveiled Once Again: A Journey Through Art, Faith, and Wisdom in the Year of St. Francis

To celebratethe Year of St. Francis, proclaimed by Pope Leo XIV on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of the death of the Saint of Assisi, the Archdiocese of Siena–Colle Val d’Elsa–Montalcino and theOpera della Metropolitana di Siena are ann...
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Florence: Forte Belvedere Reopens with Four Months of Exhibitions, Music, and Events

From June 24 to October 16, 2026, Florence’s Forte Belvedere will once again become one of the city’s hubs for summer cultural programming with the new Belvedere Firenze project, which combines contemporary art, music, public events, guided tours, an...
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Sicily: The Rite of Light Returns to the Pyramid of Fiumara d’Arte for the Summer Solstice

In Sicily, the Antonio Presti Foundation is once again hosting one of the most symbolic events of the Fiumara d’Arte project. On Sunday, June 21, 2026, to mark the summer solstice, the Pyramid—38th Parallel in Motta d’Affermo, in the Mess...
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Florence: BIAF 2026 at Palazzo Corsini—A Network with Cultural Institutions Is Launched

From September 26 to October 4, 2026, Florence will once again host the International Antiques Biennale at the 17th-century Palazzo Corsini, and it will once again be one of the most significant events on the international art market scene. The 34th ...
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