Festival

Most of us are familiar with Venice's famously enchanting Carnevale season. All masks and pageantry and secrets- so befitting of the misty canals and…

February is cause for celebration as carnival season gets underway in Italy. There are many carnival events happening all around Italy – I've selected a…

John Bensalhia gives out some experience gifts to be treasured this December... With Christmas nearly upon us, this month's draw of events and festivals has an…

Things are heating up on the event front in Italy this November, as John Bensalhia reports... November may bring the Autumn season to a close, but it also…

Autumn is here, and with it the products typical of the season which, in Italy, are celebrated at the numerous ‘sagre,’ ‘fiere’, ‘feste’, - food festivals in…

In autumn, Tuscan thoughts turn from beach to vineyard as the region prepares for one its favourite traditions, the vendemmia (wine harvest). After a…

Lots to do this August, as John Bensalhia looks at some great Italian events that will appeal to both young and old... The last of the Summer months packs a…

Music! Fairy tales! Wheat! Plus, much more in John Bensalhia's monthly round-up of Italian events! Some great Summer events are happening this month, inspiring…

From open-air concerts set amid the spectacular backdrop of the Dolomites to al fresco opera festivals and beyond, here are Italy’s top music events to check…

Summer is here, finally! And there is so much to see and do in Tuscany. As the weather heats up, Italians ditch their cities and throw down roots in cool…