Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October sees the return of Castelli Aperti FVG, with 21 with castles open to the public in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region. Castles, mansions and private parks This eagerly awaited event is a unique occasion for visitors to discover 21 of the region’s castles, mansions…

World Travel Market London (WTM), from 5-7 November 2024, will be the biggest to date. 4,000 exhibitors of which 80 will be new With an expected 7% growth and expansion into new halls at ExCeL London, the travel show is set to reflect the thriving international tourism sector. Taking place…

The skies of Paestum will be tinged with spectacular colourful hot air balloons from 28 September to 6 October. Activities for young and old The International Festival of Ballooning will paint the horizon with bright colours and spectacular shapes. In addition to the possibility of admiring from above the historical…

The Elba Legend Run, a new trail running race on the Tuscan island, will be held on 6 October. Three different distances The competition covers three different distances, 13, 25, and 60 kilometres, to meet the needs of both simple enthusiasts and trail running professionals. The two shorter distances are…

The 61st International Chamber Music Festival in Cervo in the Liguria region will end on 5 September. Music and performances for all tastes In addition to the chamber music repertoire there will be jazz concerts, theatrical performances, and events for children. Twenty-one performances in all, in collaboration with international artists,…

The Avani Rio Novo Venice Hotel is hosting the “Endless Venezia” exhibition, a journey through the contemporary iconography of the artist Endless. Street, graphic and pop art combine in the exhibition The exhibition, curated by London-based gallery Cris Contini Contemporary, is open not only to hotel guests but also to…

Collinarea Festival del Suono, the festival of sound will run to 3 August in the town of Lari in the hills that surround Pisa. 27 different cultural and musical events With music, theatre, dance, immersive experiences for families, and an extensive programme of meetings with sound luminaries as well as…