Events

Venetian masks, iconic symbols of Carnival, have ancient origins and rich meanings. From the Bauta to the Plague Doctor, they reveal centuries of history and tradition.

Not just Meneghino, the most famous Milanese mask: discover Harlequin, Brighella and the other leading figures of the Lombard Carnival.

There is excitement for Chinese New Year 2026 in Milan: events scheduled between Feb. 17 and March 3, from the Dragon Parade to the Lantern Festival.

Confetti, parades, and official investitures: the Turin Carnival passes through its historical masks, born of popular theater and Piedmontese satire between the 18th and 19th centuries.

From flower carriages to papier-mâché giants: how the Viareggio Carnival has evolved and how to attend the 2026 edition.

With the games, hotel and short-term rental prices in Milan fly: sold-out center, Airbnb under pressure, and record nights near San Siro

Between late January and February, the Sant’Agata Festival transforms the city of Catania. A guide to the history, places of worship and key dates of the celebration.

Discovering the origins of the Ambrosian Carnival, celebrated in Milan and held a few days later than in the rest of Italy.

Masks, costumes and centuries of tradition: everything you need to know about the Carnival of Venice, a unique festival that enchants visitors of all ages.

Epiphany 2026 in Milan and Lombardy: exhibitions, musicals, children’s activities, markets and traditional celebrations scheduled to make the most of this festive day.

The Ligurian capital ushers in 2026 with a citywide celebration that rises vertically through its hills, blending music, local traditions and postcard-worthy views. Here’s how to enjoy New Year’s Eve in Genoa.

Christmas 2025 in Catania: ideas for enjoying the festive season surrounded by history, culture and a touch of magic.

Christmas 2025 in Genoa: here’s what to mark in your diary for an unforgettable festive season

Historic markets, the Teatro Massimo, lavish dinners and celebrations in the city’s liveliest neighbourhoods light up New Year’s Eve, before setting off to explore the rest of Sicily: from snow-dusted landscapes to hilltop villages and baroque vistas.

Bari welcomes 2026 with seaside celebrations, folk traditions and nights that stretch all the way to the first sunrise over Italy.

Concerts in the Duomo, a major nostalgia event in Assago, theatre performances, gourmet dinners and club nights: here's where to celebrate New Year's Eve 2026 in Milan.

​​New Year's Eve in Naples is a collective ritual that comes to life between the sea, the squares and the narrow alleys of the nativity scenes.

In Rome, New Year’s Eve is steeped in genuine tradition: a home-cooked feast of lentils and cotechino, followed by the dash to the Circus Maximus to raise a glass beneath the fireworks illuminating the city’s domes.

New Year’s Eve 2026 in Florence will be brimming with concerts, galas, lavish dinners, open-air celebrations and club nights: here’s what to expect when welcoming the New Year.

What Turin has to offer in the run-up to New Year’s Eve 2026, from concerts and club nights to gourmet dinners, cultural events, and moments of relaxation in spas and historic castles.