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

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

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

Main events by region

• Liguria: Camogli Fish Festival (May 9-10); Aromatica in Diano Marina (May 8-10).
• Aosta Valley and Piedmont: Valle d'Aosta Rally (47th edition) with related activities; Cuneo Montagna Festival; Terra and Biodiversity Market 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 and Trentino-Alto Adige: Le Piazze dei Sapori in Verona (May 7-10); Sustainable Valsugana Fair in Levico Terme (May 9-10); Rovereto & Comics (May 9-10).
• Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany: Monterosso Festival in Castell'Arquato (May 9-10); Urban Food Festival in Empoli (May 7-10); antique markets in Pistoia.
• Umbria and Marche: Spring and Garden Festival at the Lavender Farm in Assisi (May 9-10); Torgiano Green Fest; Europe Day celebrations in Macerata (May 7-10); Flower Festival in Fano.
• Latium and Abruzzo: May events in Rome and activities at the Botanical Garden (May 9-10); Bear Weekend in the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park (May 9-10).
• South Italy (Campania, Molise, Apulia, Basilicata, Calabria): May of Monuments in Naples (ongoing); Open Farms in Campania (May 9); Villaggio del Gusto CAB Edition in Bari (May 7-10); Taranto Comix (May 9-10); Gusto Nobile regional wine event in Venosa (May 8-10).
• Sardinia and Sicily: Nuraminis Asparagus Festival (May 9-10); Monumenti Aperti; Inverdurata in Pachino (May 8-10).

Practical tips

• Choose your focus: food, nature or historical reenactments to narrow down options.
• Check opening times: confirm event schedules and any traffic or access restrictions.
• Accommodation: book in advance in villages and natural areas where availability may be limited.
• Weather and clothing: May can be changeable—bring a light raincoat and comfortable walking shoes.

Plan routes and food stops, avoid peak crowds where possible, and make the most of a relaxed spring weekend discovering Italy's local events.