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Events not to miss

Festivals, regattas, local celebrations and traditional events in the destinations where we welcome you. Plan your stay around the most memorable events in Liguria and the Aosta Valley.

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This week's events, city by city

EventSaint Michael's Feast in RapalloOn 29 September Rapallo celebrates its patron with a solemn mass, procession and street stalls.
RapalloSept 2026
EventRapallo Literature PrizeThe historic literary prize dedicated to women writers returns to Rapallo in late September.
RapalloSept 2026
EventAdventure Awards Days in CourmayeurExplorers, climbers and travellers from around the world meet in Courmayeur for the adventure prize.
CourmayeurSept 2026
EventRapallo International TriathlonAthletes from across Europe compete in the gulf, on the Montallegro hills and along Rapallo's seafront.
RapalloSept 2026
EventPortofino - Santa Margherita RegattaA regatta open to dinghies and keelboats linking the two pearls of Tigullio.
Santa Margherita LigureSept 2026
EventTor des Géants — La Thuile checkpointTor des Géants runners pass through La Thuile after crossing the Alta Via 2 of the Aosta Valley.
La ThuileSept 2026
EventHistorical Regatta of ZoagliThe districts of Zoagli compete with traditional rowing gozzi in the waters of the village.
ZoagliSept 2026
EventMountain & Outdoor Film Festival in CourmayeurMountaineering, skiing and outdoor documentaries from around the world screened in Courmayeur.
CourmayeurSept 2026
EventVele d'Epoca del Tigullio in Santa Margherita LigureIn mid-September the gulf of Santa Margherita hosts one of the most elegant classic-yacht regattas in the Mediterranean.
Santa Margherita LigureSept 2026
EventFestival of Communication in CamogliIn September the lanes of Camogli fill with writers, philosophers and scientists for four days of open-air talks.
CamogliSept 2026
EventPortofino RunA road race from Santa Margherita to Portofino along the panoramic coastal road.
PortofinoSept 2026
EventPortofino Classic Yacht WeekIn early September the bay of Portofino becomes the stage for a week of classic-yacht regattas.
PortofinoSept 2026
EventPotato Festival in La ThuileLa Thuile celebrates its mountain potato with gnocchi, polenta concia and food stalls.
La ThuileAug 2026
EventClassical Music Festival in Santa Margherita LigureA chamber music festival with concerts in the historic churches and gardens of Santa Margherita.
Santa Margherita LigureAug 2026
EventVelvet and Damask Festival in ZoagliIn late August Zoagli celebrates its ancient textile art with costumed re-enactments, markets and tastings.
ZoagliAug 2026
EventLa Thuile Mountain TrailA mountain trail running through the Rutor paths starting from La Thuile village.
La ThuileAug 2026
EventFoire d'Été in CourmayeurOn 15 August Via Roma in Courmayeur turns into a big market of traditional Aosta Valley craftsmanship.
CourmayeurAug 2026
EventPortofinodanzaA summer festival of contemporary dance with shows at Castello Brown and on the piazzetta.
PortofinoAug 2026
EventSan Lorenzo Stars in ZoagliOn the night of 10 August Zoagli's seafront walk turns into an open-air observatory.
ZoagliAug 2026
EventSkyway Sunrise in CourmayeurThe Skyway Monte Bianco opens before dawn to watch the sunrise from Punta Helbronner.
CourmayeurAug 2026
EventCamogli Music FestivalA week of free concerts spanning jazz, classical and singer-songwriter music with the stage on Camogli's harbour.
CamogliAug 2026
EventCinema under the Stars in Santa Margherita LigureAll August long Villa Durazzo hosts evening screenings of classics and new releases.
Santa Margherita LigureAug 2026
EventStella Maris Festival in CamogliOn the first Sunday of August the sea of Camogli glows with thousands of floating lights for Our Lady of the Boschetto.
CamogliAug 2026
EventConcert at the Portofino LighthouseAn evening concert at Portofino's lighthouse, with the sun setting behind the promontory.
PortofinoJul 2026
EventProcession of the Crucifixes in CamogliThe confraternities of Tigullio carry heavy carved crosses on their shoulders through the lanes of Camogli.
CamogliJul 2026
EventSaint James Feast in Santa Margherita LigureOn 25 July Santa Margherita Ligure celebrates its patron with fireworks over the sea.
Santa Margherita LigureJul 2026
EventCourmayeur Mountain Music FestivalConcerts at dawn and sunset in the refuges of Mont Blanc: the mountain becomes a natural stage.
CourmayeurJul 2026
EventCourmayeur Mont Blanc TrailA 90 km ultra-trail around the Mont Blanc massif starting and finishing in Courmayeur.
CourmayeurJul 2026
EventWhite Night in RapalloOne summer night the centre of Rapallo stays open until dawn with concerts, markets and tastings.
RapalloJul 2026
EventCinema by the Sea in CamogliEvery Wednesday in July and August a big screen turns Camogli's beach into an open-air cinema.
CamogliJul 2026
EventPesto Festival in ZoagliZoagli celebrates mortar-pounded pesto with a square-side festival of music and tastings.
ZoagliJul 2026
EventRapallo Jazz FestivalFour nights of jazz with Rapallo's Castle on the Sea as a natural stage.
RapalloJul 2026
EventUCI MTB World Cup in La ThuileA round of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup turns La Thuile into the Italian capital of downhill.
La ThuileJul 2026
EventMadonna di Montallegro Festival in RapalloFrom 1 to 3 July Rapallo celebrates its patron saint with three nights of fireworks over the sea and the legendary final Sparata.
RapalloJul 2026
EventConcert on Zoagli's Seafront WalkAn acoustic concert at sunset on Zoagli's seafront walk, suspended above the cliffs.
ZoagliJun 2026
EventValdigne Festival in CourmayeurCostume parade, Aosta Valley choirs and Fontina tasting in the central square of Courmayeur.
CourmayeurJun 2026
EventInternational Sea Festival in Santa Margherita LigureThree days of talks, exhibitions and regattas dedicated to sea culture in the heart of Tigullio.
Santa Margherita LigureJun 2026
EventRapallo Summer RunningAn evening 10 km along Rapallo's seafront, open to runners of any level.
RapalloJun 2026
EventRolex Giraglia starting from PortofinoOne of the most prestigious offshore regattas in the Mediterranean starts every year from the bay of Portofino.
PortofinoJun 2026
EventSaint Erasmus Feast in Santa Margherita LigureThe fishermen of Santa Margherita celebrate their patron with a sea procession on 2 June.
Santa Margherita LigureJun 2026
EventCamogli Fish Festival: everything you need to knowThe historic Camogli Fish Festival returns every second Sunday of May with the giant pan and fireworks.
CamogliApr 2026