May Day: concerts, marches and events across Italy for Labour Day

May Day: concerts, marches and events across Italy

1 May 2026 sees Labour Day observed nationwide with concerts, union demonstrations and local initiatives focusing on work in the era of technological change.

• Rome – The annual concert in Piazza San Giovanni starts at 15:00, featuring a mix of established artists and emerging acts.
• Milan – March organised by CGIL, CISL and UIL: gathering at 09:30 in Corso Venezia (corner of Via Palestro), arriving at 11:00 in Piazza della Scala. The central theme is "Decent Work".
• Turin – Union march meeting at 09:00 in Corso Cairoli (corner with Corso Vittorio Emanuele II).
• Marghera (Venice) – Speeches by union leaders at 10:00 in Piazza del Mercato, focused on decent work.
• Bologna – Free concert in Piazza Maggiore from 16:00 until midnight, organised with local cultural partners.
• Taranto – UnoMaggio Libero e Pensante at the Parco Archeologico delle Mura Greche with national and local performers.
• Naples – In Bagnoli a march starts at 10:00 from Piazzale Tecchio; the afternoon includes a communal lunch and cultural activities in Piazza Mare.
• Bari – The Primo Baggio Barese at Parco 2 Giugno begins at 10:00 on 1 May and, for the first time, runs across three days with music and social discussions until 3 May.
• Palermo – UnoMaggio2026 at the Cantieri Culturali della Zisa from 13:00, featuring live music and DJ sets organised by local associations.

Attendees are advised to check organisers' updates for route and schedule changes. This year's edition highlights the debate on work, technological transformation and workers' rights.