Fish Festival - Camogli Liguria - Italy

Liguria – Events

In Liguria there are many traditional events, some also of national and international importance, such as the Science Festival and Parole Spalancate Poetry Festival both taking place in Genoa. Every four years takes place in Genoa the Historical Regatta of the ancient Four Maritime Republics.

No doubt that the most famous event in Liguria is the Sanremo Festival, the most popular music festival in Italy and the most watched TV program every year.
The Fish Festival in Camogli, is also very well known, which got famous also for its huge 4-meter pan.
There are also many historical re-enactments that enliven Liguria such as the Torta dei Fieschi in Lavagna and A Journey into the Middle Ages in the walled village of Finalborgo.

Did you know that in Ventimiglia there is one of the most famous botanical gardens in Europe and among the 10 most beautiful in Italy?>>>

La Spezia sea hosts on the first Sunday of August the Palio del Golfo, almost at its 100th edition, a “palio-like” row race between the 13 sea villages of the Gulf.

Welcome to the region of Genoa, Cinque Terre, Portovenere, Portofino, Sanremo. The region where you can eat the Genoese pesto and focaccia, and visit the largest aquarium in Italy…

EVENTS

5 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
Liguria - Circumnavigando
8 Dec 2025 - 11 Jan 2026
Manarola nativity scene

Manarola Illuminated Nativity Scene – Cinque Terre

From December 8th the largest illuminated nativity scene in the world.

20 Dec 2025 - 11 Jan 2026
Pentema Nativity Scene - Ligury - Italy

Pentema Nativity Scene – close to Torriglia

The whole village of Pentema for Christmas turns into a nativity scene with life-size characters

24 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026
Festival di Sanremo

Sanremo Music Festival

24-28 February 2026. The most famous Italian song festival. 76th edition.

13 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2026
Fantasy & Hobby - Genova - Liguria

Fantasy and Hobby – Genoa

13-15 March 2026. Creativity, hobbies and handicraft.

2 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2026
The Holy Week in Ceriana - Imperia Liguria Italy

The Holy Week in Ceriana (Imperia)

From Holy Thursday to Easter. Four days of traditional Easter rituals

10 May 2026
Fish Festival - Camogli Liguria - Italy

Fish Festival – Camogli

10 May 2026 tons of fresh fried fish distributed for free.

13 Aug 2026 - 14 Aug 2026
Torta dei Fieschi - Lavagna, Liguria

Torta dei Fieschi – Lavagna

13-14 August. Historical re-enactment and a 1300 kilos cake

4 Sep 2026 - 6 Sep 2026

The Mind Festival – Sarzana

September 4th to 6th, 2026. Humanistic thinking for interpreting new trends

All year long
The Lighthouse of Genoa

Lanterna – The Lighthouse of Genoa – Genoa

Discover Genoa history and enjoy the breathtaking view of the sea.

Mar 2026 - Oct 2026
Park of Villa Durazzo Pallavicini - Liguria - Italy

Park of Villa Durazzo Pallavicini – Genoa Pegli

From March to end October. One of the most famous romantic gardens in Europe

All year long
Oil Cans Museum - Liguria - Italy

Oil Cans Museum – Chiusanico (Imperia)

Over 6000 oil cans tell the story of the Italian olive oil commmerce between '800 and '900