Events not to be missed in Piacenza
Fall
- Mercato Europeo (International Food Products Market)
- Opera, music concerts and ballet at Teatro Municipale and other theatres (https://teatripiacenza.it/)
- Chestnuts festivals on the hills
Winter
- Christmas Markets in Piazza Cavalli
- Piacenza on Ice
- Opera, music concerts and ballet at Teatro Municipale and other theatres (https://teatripiacenza.it/)
Spring
- Piacenza Jazz Fest
- Piacenza Half Marathon for UNICEF
- Luna Park
- Monterosso Wine festival in Castell’Arquato
- Giro d’Italia
Summer
- Sant’Antonino Fair, Piacenza’s Patron Day on 4 july
- Venerdì Piacentini – music, art and shopping on Fridays nights during June and July
- Sagre di Paese, Village festivals – with food, markets, concerts and fireworks
- Medieval shows at the Castles of Parma and Piacenza
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Events not to be missed in Cremona
Fall
- Eatinero
- Festa del Salame
- Festa del Torrone (big market dedicated to the traditional food product Torrone)
Winter
- Christmas Markets around the city centre
Spring
- The Book Festival
- Cheese and Friends Festival
Summer
- Giovedì d’Estate– the city of Cremona comes alive each Thursday during summer, hosting festivals, concerts, shows and much more
- St. Peter's Luna Park and Festival
- Palio of Isola Dovarese (traditional Medieval Evocation in the village of Isola Dovarese)
Various events run all year long. For more information please visit