EVENTS

fieracavalli 2026

The Fieracavalli horse show in Verona will be held from 5 to 8 November 2026.
Now in its 128th edition, this leading international equestrian event combines sport, tourism, art and local traditions.

The Verona Christmas Markets 2026: A Magical Experience

Verona dons its most dazzling finery and transforms into Italy’s Christmas capital. Now in its 18th year, the event hosts the famous Christkindlmarkt in collaboration with the German city of Nuremberg, offering a unique sensory experience amongst the historic squares of the city centre and the unmistakable Shakespearean atmosphere.
Stroll through the festively lit alleyways, surrounded by over 100 charming wooden huts brimming with exquisite handicrafts.

If you’re visiting the city at this time of year, enhance your itinerary with these traditional events:
• International Nativity Scene Exhibition: From 17 November 2026 to 18 January 2027 at the Palazzo della Gran Guardia, a unique exhibition featuring hundreds of nativity scenes from all over the world.
• The Feast of Saint Lucy: From 8 to 11 December in Piazza Bra, Verona’s historic market dedicated entirely to sweets, fritters and toys.

Philharmonic Theatre 2027

Verona’s Teatro Filarmonico unveils its 2027 Season, an extraordinary journey featuring eagerly awaited debuts and major comebacks.

The programme of the Fondazione Arena di Verona is divided into two main strands running from 17 January to 31 December:

• Opera and Ballet Season: 6 unmissable productions (each with 4 performances), opening with the charm of Mozart conducted by Strehler. Among the brand-new productions for Verona are masterpieces by Verdi, Beethoven, Rossini and Franchetti, alongside the grand return of the ballet *The Nutcracker* after more than thirty years.

• Symphonic Season: 8 prestigious double-bill concerts featuring internationally renowned conductors and soloists, enhanced by an extraordinary opening concert set to the music of Brahms.

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Motor Bike Expo 2027

The Verona Fair is once again set to become the world capital of motorcycling with the Motor Bike Expo (MBE). The leading event for all motorcyclists is gearing up to kick off the season with 8 themed pavilions and over 100,000 square metres dedicated to the very best of the Custom, Racing, Street and Off-Road scenes.
Three unmissable days to admire the creations of the world’s most famous customisers up close, discover the latest releases from the major brands, shop for accessories and clothing, and be swept away by the live exhibitions in the outdoor areas.

FIERAGRICOLA TECH 2027

Veronafiere’s Palaexpo Conference Centre will host the third edition of Fieragricola TECH, a sector-specific event entirely dedicated to innovation and the digital transition in the primary sector. Two intensive days of exhibitions, strategic training and business meetings designed to guide agricultural businesses towards more efficient and sustainable production

let expo 2027

The Veronafiere exhibition centre is hosting LetExpo, Italy’s leading trade fair for transport, logistics and business services with a focus on sustainability. Organised by ALIS Service in collaboration with Veronafiere, the event brings together business, institutions and training to set out the new guidelines for green freight transport.

vinitaly 2027

The 59th edition of Vinitaly, the International Wine and Spirits Exhibition, is the most important global business platform for the wine sector, bringing together over 4,000 exhibitors with top buyers, distributors, sommeliers and opinion leaders from more than 130 countries.
Four days entirely devoted to industry conferences, exclusive masterclasses, commercial workshops and guided tastings, designed to identify the latest trends in the international market, marketing and sustainability within the wine sector.

arena opera festival 2027

52 evenings featuring monumental productions, legendary acoustics and a programme packed with great classics, concert events and a highly anticipated return.
The curtain will rise on 11 June with a spectacular symphonic-choral concert dedicated to Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.

The festival will alternate the most beloved masterpieces of the international operatic tradition with spectacular stage designs:
• Aida (Giuseppe Verdi): The Arena’s signature opera returns with two unique productions. It will be revived both in the historic and stirring 1913 production directed by Gianfranco de Bosio, and in the stunning, modern version directed by Stefano Poda.
• La Traviata (Giuseppe Verdi): Violetta’s moving story returns to the stage in Richard Curran’s production.
• Carmen (Georges Bizet): Bizet’s gripping drama is brought to life once more in the legendary, colossal production created by Franco Zeffirelli.
• Nabucco (Giuseppe Verdi): The Risorgimento opera par excellence once again resounds with its famous ‘Va, pensiero’ in Stefano Poda’s magnificent production.

Big News and Special Evenings:

• The Return of Ballet – Romeo and Juliet: After an absence of 34 years, a full-length classical ballet returns to the Arena with Sergei Prokofiev’s masterpiece. An exclusive new production set in the very city that provides the backdrop to the world’s most famous love story.

• Roberto Bolle & Friends: Two unmissable special evenings (8 and 21 July) featuring the ‘Étoile of two worlds’ and the stars of the international ballet scene.

• The Great August Concerts: The programme is enriched by the prestigious Jonas Kaufmann in Opera gala (8 August), the energy of *Carmina Burana* (29 August) and the spectacular immersive concerts *Viva Vivaldi* and *Paganini Paradise*

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sting arena di verona 2027

Following a series of sold-out concerts and rave reviews across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and South America, Sting, winner of 17 Grammy Awards, returns to Italy in the summer of 2027 with his acclaimed “STING 3.0” Tour. And on Tuesday 6 July 2027, he will be in Verona, at the Arena di Verona.

Zucchero Arena di Verona 2027

In September and October 2027, the king of Italian blues will celebrate a historic milestone with an extraordinary residency: seven unmissable concerts at the Arena di Verona to mark the 40th anniversary of “Blue’s”, the iconic 1987 album that cemented Zucchero “Sugar” Fornaciari’s international success.

marmomac 2027

The world’s leading trade fair for the stone industry is celebrating its 61st edition, consolidating its role as a strategic platform for professionals, architects and designers.

The event brings together the entire supply chain of the sector: from quarrying to the most innovative machinery, right through to the extraordinary architectural applications of ‘Made in Italy’. An unmissable event for connecting business, design culture and strategic innovation.