Italy hosts diverse wine and cultural festivals in late 2026

Italy is hosting a wide array of regional cultural and enogastronomic events throughout late September and October 2026. A major focus is placed on viticulture and wine festivals, including the 95th Festa dell'uva e del vino in Bardolino at Lake Garda, the inaugural Lugana Festival in Sirmione, and the DoloViniMiti festival in the Cembra and Fiemme valleys. Other notable wine-related events include the Sagra dell'Uva in Cupramontana and the Morbegno in Cantina series.

Cultural heritage is also being celebrated through various initiatives. These include the European Heritage Days, featuring exhibitions in Ricadi, Melfi, and Venosa, as well as the 53rd Giostra dell'Arme in San Gemini. Other regional festivities include the Oktoberfest in Potenza and Verbania, the Libri in Cantina literary festival in Susegana, and various local celebrations such as the Festa dell'Uva in Fossacesia and the I Gusti del Borgo in Norma.