Verona Events

Bacanal del Gnoco (Verona Carnival)

Verona's carnival kicks off the year with lots of parties and activities. It all culminates on the day before Lent with a famous parade where thousands of participants all dressed in masked costumes walk through the streets together.

Date: 26 March 2023 - 26 March 2023
Venue: Throughout Verona
Cost:

Free

Vinitaly

Vinitaly is Italy's most important annual wine fair. Hundreds of producers showcase the best regional wines amid wine-tasting sessions, industry meetings and seminars. Over 18s only.

Date: 02 April 2023 - 05 April 2023
Venue: Veronafiere
Website: https://www.vinitaly.com/
Cost:

Various.

Verona Opera Festival

Verona's legendary opera season takes place in the spectacular Verona Arena and draws audiences in their thousands. Usually taking place in the summer, the opera season sees around 50 performances. Book tickets and accommodation early.

Date: 16 June 2023 - 09 September 2023
Venue: Verona Arena
Website: http://www.arena.it
Cost:

Various.

Estate Teatrale Veronese (Verona Summer Theatre Season)

A world-class event, the festival includes fantastic theatre shows focused on Shakespeare, brilliant jazz concerts and dance performances by international dance troupes and soloists.

Date: 01 July 2023 - 30 September 2023
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Roman Theatre
Website: https://www.spettacoloverona.it/
Cost:

Various.

Tocatì

Tocatì is a street festival dedicated to playing traditional street games. Visitors are taught to spin tops, use a sling, and clink marbles among other games. Every year, a guest country is invited, giving the festival an international flavour. Other cultural activities take place such as music events and exhibits.

Date: 01 September 2023 - 30 September 2023
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Verona's historic centre.
Website: https://tocati.it

Christmas Cribs in Verona

Featuring more than 400 cribs from all over the world, the exhibition is accompanied by music and light shows. The tradition stems from the crusades of the 13th century when travel to the Middle East was impossible due to the fighting. Instead, St Francis crafted the first crib demonstrating that it was possible to celebrate Christ’s birth anywhere in the world.

Date: 20 November 2023 - 20 January 2024
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Verona Arena
Website: http://www.presepiarenaverona.it

Feast of Santa Lucia (Saint Lucy)

Throughout Italy, the feast of St Lucy is an important prequel to Christmas. In Verona, a Christmas market is set up in Piazza Bra where vendors sell food, small toys and Christmas gifts.

Date: 13 December 2023 - 13 December 2023
Venue: Piazza Brà
Cost:

Free

Verona in Love

If you're after the magic of love, Verona In Love delivers in big doses. The streets are decorated with red, heart-shaped lanterns and romantic light installations, while Piazza dei Signori has market stalls arranged in the shape of a giant heart.

Date: 01 February 2024 - 29 February 2024
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Throughout Verona
Website: https://lovinverona.com/
Cost:

Free