Cultural festivals across Italy from February to March 2026
From late February to March 2026, Italy will host a variety of cultural festivals showcasing theatre, music, film, photography, and publishing. In Florence, Musicus Concentus is scheduled from February 20 to June 11, featuring Rachele Bastreghi at Sala Vanni. Milan's La Grande Età film festival, taking place from February 22 to March 15, emphasizes longevity and is backed by Fondazione Ravasi Garzanti. The TESTO publishing fair in Florence will occur from February 27 to March 1, featuring 165 publishers and nearly 200 events. L'Aquila's ItARTS International Festival continues until April 10. FOG Performing Arts in Milan expands its offerings from February 27 to April 26. The Crossroads jazz festival runs from March 3 to July 31, presenting around 70 concerts, while the PhotoVogue Festival, scheduled for March 1–4, highlights "WOMEN BY WOMEN." In Turin, the Seeyousound Festival opens with Casino Royale from March 3 to 8.
Key facts
- Musicus Concentus runs Feb 20–Jun 11 in Florence with over 20 events.
- La Grande Età film festival in Milan from Feb 22 to Mar 15, fourth edition.
- TESTO publishing fair in Florence Feb 27–Mar 1, 165 publishers, 180+ authors.
- ItARTS festival in L'Aquila until Apr 10, part of L'Aquila 2026 Capital of Culture.
- FOG Performing Arts in Milan Feb 27–Apr 26, doubles in 2026 with autumn edition.
- Crossroads jazz festival in Emilia-Romagna Mar 3–Jul 31, 70 concerts, 500 musicians.
- PhotoVogue Festival in Milan Mar 1–4, tenth edition, theme 'WOMEN BY WOMEN'.
- Seeyousound in Turin Mar 3–8, opens with Casino Royale, closes with David Bowie documentary.
Entities
Artists
- Rachele Bastreghi
- Pat Metheny
- Enrico Rava
- Hamid Drake
- Simona Molinari
- Petra Magoni
- Lakecia Benjamin
- David Bowie
- Tony Visconti
- Casino Royale
Institutions
- Musicus Concentus
- Sala Vanni
- Fondazione Ravasi Garzanti
- Teatro Franco Parenti
- Fondazione Corriere della Sera
- Pitti Immagine
- Stazione Leopolda
- Todo Modo
- Conservatorio Alfredo Casella
- Accademia di Belle Arti
- Università dell'Aquila
- Saint Louis di Roma
- Politecnico di Torino
- Triennale Milano
- Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense
- Seeyousound International Music Film Festival
- Artribune
Locations
- Florence
- Italy
- Milan
- L'Aquila
- Emilia-Romagna
- Turin
- Tuscany
- Uzbekistan
- China
- France
- Roma
- Torino