Italian Cultural Festivals: November 2025 Highlights
In late November 2025, Italy will be vibrant with numerous cultural celebrations. The Mind Marea Festival in Rimini, scheduled for November 15-16, merges literature, journalism, music, philosophy, and visual arts. Pinerolo's Musica in Prossimità, taking place from November 28-30, emphasizes immersive contemporary music. The Reggio Film Festival, running until November 16, pays tribute to Matteo Garrone, Milo Manara, and Giulia Innocenzi. The Torino Film Festival 43, from November 21-29, will showcase over 120 films, including a retrospective on Paul Newman. Milan's Video Sound Art Festival, celebrating its 15th edition on November 28-30, features Natália Trejbalová's latest work. Other events include the Linecheck Music Meeting & Festival (Nov 17-22) and Genoa's Med Soul (Nov 15-16).
Key facts
- Mind Marea Festival debuts in Rimini on Nov 15-16, 2025.
- Musica in Prossimità returns to Pinerolo for its 11th edition Nov 28-30.
- Reggio Film Festival runs until Nov 16 in Reggio Emilia and Cavriago.
- Matteo Garrone receives Targa Zavattini at Reggio Film Festival.
- Torino Film Festival 43 features a Paul Newman retrospective Nov 21-29.
- Video Sound Art Festival 15th edition in Milan Nov 28-30 at Magazzini Raccordati.
- Linecheck Music Meeting & Festival 11th edition in Milan Nov 17-22, with FAROUT Live Arts Festival.
- Med Soul debuts in Genoa Nov 15-16, showcasing Mediterranean craftsmanship.
- Transmissions Festival in Ravenna Nov 20-22 honors Deserto Rosso.
- mAFF – mater Art Film Fest first edition in Turin Nov 20-23.
- Mare d'arte winter preview in Milano Marittima Nov 30 and Dec 14.
Entities
Artists
- Matteo Garrone
- Milo Manara
- Giulia Innocenzi
- Paul Newman
- Natália Trejbalová
- Eliza Hittman
- Marinella Senatore
- Dardust
- Michelangelo Antonioni
- Marta Salogni
- Kali Malone
- Moor Mother
- Chris Angiolini
- Tommaso Magnano
Institutions
- Mind Marea Festival
- Metamorfosi Notturne
- Reggio Film Festival
- Torino Film Festival
- Video Sound Art Festival
- Italian Council
- Ministero della Cultura
- Museion
- Linecheck Music Meeting & Festival
- FAROUT Live Arts Festival
- BASE Milano
- Salone OFF Food Topic
- Med Soul
- Transmissions Festival
- Bronson
- NOAM Faenza Film Festival
- mAFF – mater Art Film Fest
- Mare d'arte
- Artribune
Locations
- Rimini
- Italy
- Pinerolo
- Turin
- Reggio Emilia
- Cavriago
- Milan
- Genoa
- Ravenna
- Faenza
- Milano Marittima
- Magazzini Raccordati
- Stazione Centrale di Milano
- Marina Genova
- Bolzano