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

Weekend May 9-10, 2026: where to go in Italy

The second weekend of May brings many opportunities for day trips, tastings and outdoor events. Below is a regional selection with practical advice to help you plan.

Main events by area

• Liguria: Sagra del Pesce in Camogli (May 9-10); Aromatica in Diano Marina (May 8-10).
• Aosta Valley & Piedmont: Rally della Valle d'Aosta (47th edition) and MegaMuseo activities; Cuneo Montagna Festival and the Market of the Earth and Biodiversity in San Giorgio Canavese.
• Lombardy: historical reenactment of the Battle of the Bridge in Lodi (May 9-10); Morbegno Alps' Festival for mountain activities.
• Veneto & Trentino‑Alto Adige: Le Piazze dei Sapori in Verona (May 7-10); Fiera Valsugana Sostenibile in Levico Terme (May 9-10); Rovereto & Comics (May 9-10).
• Emilia‑Romagna & Tuscany: Monterosso Festival in Castell'Arquato (May 9-10); Urban Food Festival in Empoli (May 7-10); antique markets in Pistoia.
• Umbria & Marche: Spring and Garden Festival at the Lavandeto of Assisi (May 9-10); Torgiano Green Fest; Europe Day in Macerata (May 7-10) and Festa dei Fiori in Fano.
• Latium & Abruzzo: events within Maggio romano and activities at Rome's Botanical Garden (May 9-10); Weekend Orso in the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park (May 9-10).
• Southern Italy (Campania, Molise, Puglia, Basilicata, Calabria): Maggio dei Monumenti in Naples (ongoing events), Fattorie Aperte in Campania (May 9), Villaggio del Gusto CAB Edition in Bari (May 7-10), Taranto Comix (May 9-10) and local food festivals including Gusto Nobile in Venosa (May 8-10).
• Sardinia & Sicily: Asparagus Festival in Nuraminis (May 9-10) and the Monumenti Aperti circuit; Inverdurata in Pachino (May 8-10).

Practical tips

• Pick a focus: choose food, nature or historical events according to your interests.
• Check schedules and access: some events limit entries or close streets to traffic.
• Overnight or day trip: for small towns and outdoor festivals consider booking in advance.
• Weather and clothing: May can be changeable—bring a waterproof layer and comfortable footwear.

The weekend is a good chance to discover different areas with fewer crowds than in high season. Select what appeals most and plan routes and food stops simply.