Festivals in Italy in July

CHIOGGA – Sagra del Pesce

VENICE

Festa del Redentore is one of Venezia’s best loved festivals. Decorated boats arrive at St Mark’s square at sunset which create a colourful display in one of the world’s most beautiful settings. More light and colour follows after dark by virtue of a spectacular fireworks display.

VICENZA
Notte Bianca – On this night, Vicenza parties!! - with dancing , concerts, theatre performances, shops and bars open all the night, there will be also fun for children when the Mirabilandia park’s mascotte arrives.

PADUA (PADOVA)
Notte Bianca – All the streets and squares of Padua are alive and shopping and dancing all night - Markets, Concerts

LAKE GARDA EVENTS

SIENA
Palio di Siena – A most popular event since the Middle Ages. Staged in the main piazza, the 12 districts of the city take part in an exciting horse race around one of the most beautiful squares in Italy, competing for the palio or banner designed by famous artists.

LUCCA

Puccini Opera Festival - Throughout July and August

PISA

Lajatico - Andrea Bocelli Concert - in his home town. Contact Passion for Italy for dates details and tickets.

ISCHIA
La Festa di St Anna - takes place on the cliffs along the coast of Sant’Anna. The beauty of the boats all decorated with floral wreaths and the coastal vantage points from which to view the spectacle are unmatched. As in Venice, this is followed by a bonfire and firework display.

PALERMO

The Feast of Santa Rosalia - Come and eat to your fill with lots of markets full of delicious Sicilian cooking and don't forget the delectable pastries and Sicilian deserts. They are to die for!!

SAURIS (UD)
Prosciutto Festival - Music, local handmade crafts and gourmet markets. One can also trek the beautiful mountains, “Tanto Che” - this tour has been called “the pearl of the Alps”. See Walking in the Dolomites

MILANO

Notte Bianca dello Shopping – More than 5000 shops at night will be open till 12pm. One of the most important Milan shopping streets, Corso Buenos Aires will be closed all day to traffic with pedestrians only. Music and fashion shows will make your shopping day relaxing and enjoyable.

LAKE COMO

Lake Como Music Fesitival- Classical music concerts in beautiful settings on the lake - July and August