Weekend 9-10 May 2026: festivals, fairs and events across Italy

Weekend 9-10 May 2026: where to go

The second weekend of May brings a varied schedule across Italy: local food festivals, cultural events, historical reenactments and sustainable fairs. Below is a practical selection by area with key events and tips to plan your visit.

Key events by area

• Liguria: Sagra del Pesce in Camogli (9-10 May) and Aromatica in Diano Marina (8-10 May) — traditional seafood celebration and a festival focused on aromatic herbs and local flavors.
• Aosta Valley and Piedmont: Rally della Valle d'Aosta (47th edition) and MegaMuseo activities; Cuneo Montagna Festival with the Mercato della Terra e della Biodiversità in San Giorgio Canavese.
• Lombardy: historic reenactment of the Battle of the Bridge in Lodi (9-10 May) and the Morbegno Alps' Festival for mountain outings and meetings.
• Veneto and Trentino‑Alto Adige: Le Piazze dei Sapori in Verona (7-10 May); Fiera Valsugana Sostenibile in Levico Terme (9-10 May) and Rovereto & Comics (9-10 May).
• Emilia‑Romagna and Tuscany: Monterosso Festival in Castell'Arquato (9-10 May) and Urban Food Festival in Empoli (7-10 May); the antique market in Pistoia returns for the second weekend of the month.
• Umbria and Marche: Spring and Garden Festival at the Lavandeto di Assisi (9-10 May) and Torgiano Green Fest; in the Marche, Festa dell'Europa in Macerata (7-10 May) and Festa dei Fiori in Fano.
• Lazio and Abruzzo: Rome's Maggio romano program and the Era di Maggio event at the Botanical Garden (9-10 May); in Abruzzo the Weekend Orso in the National Park (9-10 May) with nature outings.
• Campania, Molise, Puglia, Basilicata and Calabria: ongoing Maggio dei Monumenti in Naples, Fattorie Aperte in Campania (9 May), Villaggio del Gusto CAB Edition in Bari (7-10 May), Taranto Comix (9-10 May) and local wine and food events such as Gusto Nobile del vino lucano in Venosa (8-10 May).
• Sardinia and Sicily: Asparagus Festival in Nuraminis (9-10 May) and the Monumenti Aperti circuit in several towns; in Sicily Inverdurata in Pachino (8-10 May) with large open-air vegetable mosaics.

Practical tips

• Prioritize: decide if you prefer food, nature or a town festival to choose the best destination.
• Check schedules and access: many events close streets or limit entries, especially in historic centres.
• Day trip or overnight: countryside and village events suit both options; book accommodation early if needed.
• Weather and clothing: May can be changeable—bring a waterproof layer and comfortable shoes for cobblestones or trails.

This weekend is perfect to explore Italy before the high season: pick an event that fits your rhythm and plan logistics for travel and food stops.