05/29/2026
Will you be in Italy this June? If you are, I assume you have a full agenda planned, because there is always something to do in Italy. Even just sitting in a piazza, sipping “un caffé” or enjoying an aperitivo is a wonderful activity.
But if you are looking for something else to do, here are some things to consider:
Sagra delle Ciliegie, Lari – June 1st–2nd; 6th–7th
A cherry festival in Tuscany. https://www.vivilari.it/
Republic Day – June 2nd
A national holiday commemorating the end of the monarchy and the establishment of Italy as a republic. The celebrations will be all over the country.
Regatta of the Ancient Maritime Republics, Pisa – June 2nd
A rowing race between the great maritime republics of Venice, Amalfi, Genoa and Pisa. https://www.repubblichemarinare.org/
Finale of the Giro d'Italia Women – June 7th
The women's edition of the Giro D’Italia ends on June 7th in Saluzzo, Piedmont. https://www.giroditaliawomen.it/en/
Corpus Christi and infiorate – June 6th-7th
In many cities all over Italy, floral carpets will be rolled out to celebrate the Corpus Cristi. One of the oldest of these will be in Spello, near Perugia, which dates back to the early 17th century.
Rock in Roma music festival – from June 9th through July 16th
Bands will be taking the stage in Rome. This year's lineup includes Mumford & Sons, The Offspring and many others. https://rockinroma.com/en/lineup-2026/
Mille Miglia classic car race – June 9th–13th
A vintage car race that will take place throughout Emilia-Romagna. https://1000miglia.it/en/events/1000-miglia/1000-miglia-2026/
Verona Opera Festival – from June 12th
The famous opera festival in Verona will be held in its ancient Roman amphitheater. Performances of Aida will be in June and La Bohème will be in July. https://www.arena.it/arena-opera-festival/
Firenze Rocks music festival – June 12th–14th
Not to be out done, Florence has its own rock festival in June. https://www.firenzerocks.it/en
Rose Festival in Busalla, Genoa – June 13th–14th
If you are a flower lover, don’t miss Genoa’s rose festival. https://festadellerosebusalla.it/
Luminara of San Ranieri, Pisa – June 16th–17th
A festival of lights, celebrating Pisa’s Patron saint ends with Pisa’s Palio di San Ranieri, a boat race down the Arno River between the four districts of the city.
Giostra del Saracino, Arezzo – June 20th
Another competition between a city’s neighborhoods is a jousting competition, among other activities, in Arezzo. https://giostradelsaracinoarezzo.it/programma-giostra-saracino-giugno/
Festa di San Giovanni and Calcio Storico final, Florence – June 24th
Celebrating Florence’s patron saint, San Giovanni, is something that shouldn’t be missed. There are many activities, including the famed ancient version of soccer that dates back to the 16th century. tickets
Festa di San Giovanni, Turin – June 23rd–24th
San Giovanni (Saint John the Baptist) is also the patron saint of Turin. They also celebrate his feast day in their city. https://www.ticketone.it/artist/calcio-storico-fiorentino/
I-Days Milano music festival – from June 25th
Starting in June and continuing throughout the summer, you can find many major musical artists taking the stage in Milan. https://www.idays.it/en/line-up
Lucca Summer Festival – from June 25th
Lucca has its own music festival kicking off in June. https://summer-festival.com/en/
Festival of Two Worlds, Spoleto – from June 26th
A festival of a variety of performing arts includes, music, dance, theater, opera and poetry. https://www.festivaldispoleto.com/spettacoli/programma
Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, Rome – June 29th
In Rome, they will celebrate the patron Saints of Peter and Paul. There are many religious celebrations, including the building of an infiorata, starting in St. Peter’s square that goes down Via della Conciliazione towards the Tiber River.
Caracalla Opera Festival in Rome – from June 29th
The Caracalla Opera Festival in Rome will be held at the Circo Massimo this year. https://www.operaroma.it/news/il-teatro-dellopera-al-circo-massimo/
