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A nationwide overview of ongoing, upcoming, and recently closed festivals and events.

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Festival Transitare

Festival Transitare

Sep 18-20, 2026 Calendasco
Recently ended

The fourth edition of Festival Transitare is a multidisciplinary cultural event held in Calendasco and various locations across the Piacenza province in September 2026. The festival combines art, music, history, and social...

Cultural Festival Art +8
Festival dell'Anolino Magiostrino

Festival dell'Anolino Magiostrino

Sep 18-20, 2026 Cortemaggiore
Recently ended

The Festival dell'Anolino Magiostrino is a three-day gastronomic event held from September 18 to 20 in Piazza Patrioti, Cortemaggiore, Italy. It is dedicated to anolino, a unique traditional pasta from the Piacenza...

Gastronomic Festival Food & drink +4
dAS FESTIVAL

dAS FESTIVAL

Sep 17-20, 2026 Piacenza
Recently ended

The 4th edition of dAS FESTIVAL is a multidisciplinary event taking place in Piacenza, Italy, from September 17 to 20, 2026. Directed by Riccardo Buscarini, it showcases contemporary dance, music, and live...

Contemporary Dance Music +4
Route del Panathlon

Route del Panathlon

Sep 13-20, 2026 Cremona
Recently ended

The Route del Panathlon is an 11th-edition non-competitive cycle tourism event that travels from Ossana in Trentino to Venice. Organised by the Panathlon District of Veneto-Trentino Alto Adige, the journey promotes ethical...

Cycle Tourism Non Competitive +5
Stralunà Festival

Stralunà Festival

Sep 19, 2026 Piacenza
Recently ended

Stralunà Festival is a street theatre and contemporary circus event held in the historic center of Piacenza, Italy. Organized by Manicomics Teatro, the festival features free public performances including stilt-walking, clowning, and...

Street Theatre Contemporary Circus +5
Bleech Festival

Bleech Festival

Sep 7-13, 2026 Piacenza

The Bleech Festival celebrates its tenth anniversary from September 7 to 13, 2026, transforming Piacenza, Italy, into a "diffused" boutique festival. Moving beyond a single venue, the event will spread concerts, performances,...

Music festival Italy +10
6th Son of a Pitch® Award

6th Son of a Pitch® Award

Sep 2-12, 2026 Rome

The 6th Son of a Pitch® Award is an international cinema competition staged in Rome, Italy, specifically for directors who are under the age of 30. This event focuses on highlighting emerging...

Film Competition Cinema +4
Venice film festival

Venice film festival

Sep 2-12, 2026 Venice

The 83rd Venice International Film Festival, recognized as the world's oldest cinematic gathering, takes place from September 2 to 12 in Venice, Italy, primarily on Lido Island. This edition features George Clooney...

Film Festival International +7
Tendenze Festival

Tendenze Festival

Sep 4-6, 2026 Piacenza

Tendenze Festival is a free, three-day music event held from September 4 to 6, 2026, at the historic Ex Caserma Cantore in Piacenza, Italy. Featuring live performances across four stages, workshops, and...

Music festival Independent Music +7