Italian Cultural Festivals Late July 2025: From Street Art to AI Nature Tours
In late July 2025, Italy will host a variety of cultural festivals. The Elba Book Festival takes place in Rio nell'Elba from July 15-18, while Umbria Jazz in Perugia features performances by Mika and Lionel Richie from July 10-20. L'Incantaborgo in Sinalunga runs from July 16-20, showcasing laser and fire displays. The Vox Marmoris festival in Carrara on July 25-26 will present TUNDRA's holographic installation. Other notable events include the Be Alternative Festival in Camigliatello Silano (August 2-3) with artists like Jeff Mills, and the Gran Paradiso Film Festival (July 28-August 10) featuring AI assistant La Sibilla. Various other festivals will occur throughout the month, including Musica al Castello in Naples (July 25-August 3) and Festival Caloma in Casamassella (July 25-27).
Key facts
- Be Alternative Festival XVI edition in Camigliatello Silano on August 2-3 features Jeff Mills, Christian Löffler, Max Gazzè, Nada, Almamegretta, La Niña.
- L'Incantaborgo in Sinalunga runs July 16-20 with Dominici's Fontane Danzanti laser show and Accademia Creativa fire show.
- Vox Marmoris VIII edition in Carrara July 25-26 includes TUNDRA's holographic installation ROW and AlphaTheta VR DJ set by Matteo Zarcone.
- Demanio Marittimo KM-278 XV edition on July 18 at Senigallia beach, curated by Cristiana Colli and Pippo Ciorra, theme ABITARE/DISABITARE.
- Elba Book Festival XI edition July 15-18 in Rio nell'Elba focuses on independent publishing and bibliodiversity.
- Gran Paradiso Film Festival XXVIII edition July 28-August 10 uses AI assistant La Sibilla del Gran Paradiso for tourism.
- Umbria Jazz in Perugia July 10-20 headliners: Mika, Lionel Richie, Herbie Hancock, Kamasi Washington, tributes to Oscar Peterson and Ray Brown.
- Cortona On The Move XV edition July 17-November 2, theme Come Together, directed by Veronica Nicolardi, artistic director Paolo Woods, 23 exhibitions, 76 artists.
- Masseria Wave V edition in Lequile until September 6 is a queer cultural ecosystem at La Restuccia.
- Il Castello Incantato Summer Edition at Castello di Rivoli until August 1 and August 25-September 5 with Summer School.
- Mašara first edition July 17-20 in Puglia across four locations blending culture, art, music, and wellness.
- Musica al Castello in Naples July 25-August 3 at Castel Nuovo features Calibro 35, Roy Paci, Daniele Sepe, Moni Ovadia.
- Carta Carbonia literary festival July 24-27 in Carbonia with Gad Lerner, Stefano Mancuso, Andrea Scanzi, Barbara Serra.
- Sciaranuova Festival IX edition at Planeta Sciaranuova vineyard on Etna July 26, August 1-2 with Sonia Antinori, Ernesto Tomasini, Ivan Talarico.
- Festival Caloma II edition July 25-27 in Casamassella explores domestic spaces with artists in residence.
Entities
Artists
- Jeff Mills
- Christian Löffler
- Max Gazzè
- Nada
- Almamegretta
- La Niña
- Dominici
- Accademia Creativa
- TUNDRA
- Aidan Salakhova
- Matteo Zarcone
- Cristiana Colli
- Pippo Ciorra
- Mika
- Lionel Richie
- Dianne Reeves
- Steve Vai
- Joe Satriani
- Herbie Hancock
- Stefano Bollani
- Kamasi Washington
- Enrico Rava
- Fred Hersch
- Paolo Fresu
- Omar Sosa
- Oscar Peterson
- Ray Brown
- Veronica Nicolardi
- Paolo Woods
- Kublaiklan
- Gabber Eleganza
- Calibro 35
- Roy Paci
- Daniele Sepe
- Moni Ovadia
- Il Mago del Gelato
- Gad Lerner
- Stefano Mancuso
- Andrea Scanzi
- Barbara Serra
- Mariangela Pira
- Daria Colombo
- Sonia Antinori
- Ernesto Tomasini
- Ivan Talarico
Institutions
- Be Alternative Festival
- L'Incantaborgo
- Vox Marmoris
- White Carrara
- Demanio Marittimo KM-278
- Elba Book Festival
- Gran Paradiso Film Festival
- Fondation Grand Paradis
- Stresa Festival
- Umbria Jazz
- Cortona On The Move
- Masseria Wave
- La Restuccia – Masseria Urban
- Il Castello Incantato
- Castello di Rivoli
- Dipartimento Educazione del Castello di Rivoli
- Mašara
- Musica al Castello
- Comune di Napoli
- Castel Nuovo
- Carta Carbonia
- Scuola di Scrittura Genius
- Sciaranuova Festival
- Planeta
- Festival Caloma
- Artribune
Locations
- Camigliatello Silano
- Calabria
- Italy
- Lago Cecita
- Sinalunga
- SI
- Carrara
- MS
- Marzocca di Senigallia
- An
- Senigallia
- Rio nell'Elba
- Isola d'Elba
- Cogne
- Gran Paradiso
- Ao
- Lago Maggiore
- Isola Bella
- Isola Madre
- Isola dei Pescatori
- Perugia
- Cortona
- Ar
- Lequile
- LE
- Lecce
- Castello di Rivoli
- To
- Rivoli
- Puglia
- Costa dei Trulli
- Napoli
- Naples
- Carbonia
- CI
- Passopisciaro
- CT
- Etna
- Cassamassella
- Casamassella
- Torino
- Palestina
- Iran
- Francia
- Canada
- USA
- Russia
- Ucraina