Bacanal del Gnoco
February-March
Part of Verona’s carnival celebrations, this colourful parade with masked revellers culminates in a gathering in Piazza San Zeno, where gnocchi is served.
A Perfect Day Festival
April-May
Popular music festival featuring gigs and DJs, food stalls and festivities. Big-name bands, such as Two Door Cinema Club, the Killers and Franz Ferdinand, play at Villafranca di Verona.
Le Piazze dei Sapori
May
This weekend gastronomic festival has food stalls and stands occupying Verona’s beautiful main piazzas. You’ll find food from all over Italy and be able to indulge in tastings, observe demonstrations, and enjoy pairing the finest wines with the most delectable dishes.
Verona Jazz Festival
June
There are lots of cultural events in Verona over the summer, and during this highlight, major jazz stars play gigs in the gorgeous setting of the Roman amphitheatre, as well as Cortile Mercato Vecchio in the heart of the city.
Verona Summer Festival
June-September
The world’s greatest opera festival, with performances of classic masterpieces, such as Tosca, Carmen or Aida, takes place in the wonderful, 2,000-year-old, acoustically splendid Roman amphitheatre in the centre of town.