Stories, festivals and traditions

Major events

Discover festivals, traditions and celebrations that tell the story of a place. Explore our guides to major events: their history, characters and stories, and what makes each celebration special.

Italy

Piedmont

White Truffle Fair of Alba: the market, the hunters and the territoryRead the guide →

Sicily

Feast of Sant’Agata in Catania: faith, candelore and the memory of the cityRead the guide →

Festino di Santa Rosalia in Palermo: the Santuzza, the Float and the CassaroRead the guide →

Tuscany

Carnevale di Viareggio: the floats, the satire and the city that builds themRead the guide →

How the Contrade That Run the Palio di Siena Are ChosenRead the guide →

Lucca Comics & Games: comics, gaming and pop culture in the heart of the cityRead the guide →

Umbria

Umbria Jazz: history, music and places of a festival that runs through PerugiaRead the guide →

Veneto

Bauta, moretta and gnaga: Venetian masks and their meaningRead the guide →

Carnevale di Venezia: Masks, History, and the Many Places of a FestivalRead the guide →

Regata Storica of Venice: the procession, the rowing, and the city on the waterRead the guide →

Vinitaly: Italian wine across territories, professions and marketsRead the guide →