https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Italy in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Italy is home to some world-famous festivals and annual events. But there are also lots of smaller festivals taking place which are not quite as well known, celebrating everything from cherry trees to 50s rock’n’roll. https://www.thelocal.it/20190121/9-of-italys-quirkiest-festivals-in-2019 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 14:56:08 +0100 9-of-italys-quirkiest-festivals-in-2019 The Venice Carnival kicked off in typically extravagant style on Saturday, as thousands of visitors to the lagoon city joined locals in the annual festival. Here are some of the most stunning photos of the spectacular show. https://www.thelocal.it/20180129/in-pictures-venices-spectacular-carnival-2018 Mon, 29 Jan 2018 11:08:56 +0100 in-pictures-venices-spectacular-carnival-2018 So ends the winter of our discontent — it’s April! birds sing, bees buzz, cypresses, well, stay green and Italy has a ton of different events. Don’t expect the locals to finally put away their parkas and embrace the sun yet, for aprile non ti scoprire. https://www.thelocal.it/20160401/ten-cool-things-to-in-italy-this-april Fri, 01 Apr 2016 10:00:40 +0200 ten-cool-things-to-in-italy-this-april Italy is full of history, but it's not all stashed away in crusty old museums and art galleries. https://www.thelocal.it/20160127/five-crazy-italian-festivals-no-one-should-miss Wed, 27 Jan 2016 14:07:57 +0100 five-crazy-italian-festivals-no-one-should-miss If you're short of ideas for what to do in Italy in November, we've gathered a list of ten events that are well worth checking out, especially if you like art, jazz, olives and truffles. https://www.thelocal.it/20141028/whats-on-in-italy-10-things-to-do-in-november Tue, 28 Oct 2014 17:20:00 +0100 whats-on-in-italy-10-things-to-do-in-november The British Embassy has warned music fans heading to festivals and concerts across Italy this summer to keep their possessions safe from thieves. https://www.thelocal.it/20130617/british-gig-goers-told-to-be-vigilant-at-festivals-in-italy Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:23:00 +0200 british-gig-goers-told-to-be-vigilant-at-festivals-in-italy