Festival

Lifestyle
by Rob LeDonne |
My taxi zips down the narrow road that wraps around Lake Como like a belt. Motorbikes and cars are zooming by so precariously, I’m tempted to perform the sign…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati |
For the first time in two years, the Venice Carnival returns to an in-person event, after it was canceled in 2020 and entirely virtual in 2021.  The 2022…
Lifestyle
by John Bensalhia |
Christmas is on the horizon as John Bensalhia takes a look at November's events. With science, books and classic food specialties in the mix, the big news of…
Culture
by Silvia Donati |
The Venice Film Festival, Italy’s most glamorous film festival, organized by La Biennale di Venezia, returned in style to Venice’s beachfront Lido, with…
Lifestyle
by John Bensalhia |
Performance is on the agenda this month with a wealth of events dedicated to various arts-based realms. These include music, street art, literature, and even…
Lifestyle
by John Bensalhia |
The traditional elements of summer are in place this July, with events covering popular foods, music, and the arts. It's a great chance to enjoy the sunshine…
Lifestyle
by james.appleton |
The words ‘Italy’ and ‘culture’ have gone hand in hand for centuries. The epic verse of Dante; the Renaissance artwork of the likes of da Vinci and…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati |
Italian pop legend Laura Pausini won the Best Original Song award at the 2021 Golden Globes.  The winning song, “Io Sì (Seen),” is from the Sophia Loren-…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati |
Italy hosts some of the most famous and beautiful Carnival celebrations in the world. But, alas, Carnival 2021 will be a very different affair from what we’re…
Lifestyle
by John Bensalhia |
John Bensalhia looks at ways of enjoying the traditionally busy February in 2021. This month's events collection is a notably different proposition to…