EVENTS
2025 Christmas markets
The countdown has begun and Piazza Bra is preparing to welcome the Christmas Markets for the first time. Around 60 wooden huts will be arranged in an L-shape between the Arena and the Town Hall, while the gardens will host the food section, plus an area dedicated to services.
You can also visit the exhibition ‘Presepi dal Mondo’ (Nativity Scenes from Around the World), which will be held from 16 November 2025 to 18 January 2026 at the Palazzo del Capitanio (Cortile del Tribunale 4). Now in its 41st edition, the event features hundreds of nativity scenes and works of art from around the world.
- From 21st November to 28th December 2025
- Verona city centre
Motor Bike Expo
Motor Bike Expo is the international trade fair dedicated to motorcyclists, customisation enthusiasts and lovers of special ‘things’.
If motorcycles are your passion, MBE is your home. Whatever your style!
- From 23 to 25 January 2026
- Verona Exhibition Centre
fieragricola 2026
An international event dedicated to innovation and sustainability in the agricultural sector, with the motto ‘Full Innovation’. The event will focus on topics such as digital technologies, artificial intelligence, water resource management, resource optimisation and agro-energy, also offering an extensive section on animal husbandry. It will be a B2B business platform and a meeting place for professionals, with a strong focus on training through conferences, workshops and dedicated webinars.
- From 4 to 7 February 2026
- Verona Exhibition Centre
progetto fuoco
Progetto Fuoco: the international benchmark for biomass heating systems
With over 550 brands across 125,000 square metres of exhibition space and 45,000 trade visitors from all over the world, Progetto Fuoco is the unmissable event for anyone interested in discovering the future of sustainable heating.
- From 25 to 28 February 2026
- Verona Exhibition Centre
closing ceremony Winter Olympics Milan Cortina 2026
The ceremony will include traditional rituals, such as the simultaneous parade of all athletes and the extinguishing of the Olympic flame, and will feature a mix of art, music and sporting celebration.
- 22 February 2026
- Arena di Verona
Opening Ceremony of the XIV Paralympic Games
The Arena di Verona will be the stage for the Paralympic Opening Ceremony. An unforgettable event that will combine entertainment, culture and hospitality, shining the spotlight on the beauty of our monuments, Italian talent and welcoming delegations from all over the world.
The ceremony will be an opportunity to promote real social and cultural change through artistic interpretation and the promotion of universal values such as inclusion, resilience, respect, solidarity and passion for sport.
- 6 March 2026
- Arena di Verona
vinitaly 2026
Don’t miss the 58th edition of Vinitaly, the International Wine and Spirits Exhibition, scheduled to take place at Veronafiere.
The most important event dedicated to the world of wines and spirits.
Vinitaly promotes wine culture through qualified training courses and welcomes thousands of visitors and operators every year, putting the city of Verona in the spotlight of the world’s media.
Four days that will light up the city with colours from all over the world.
- From 10 to 12 April 2026
- Verona Exhibition Centre
SAMOTER 2026
SaMoTer returns to Verona with an even more ambitious, attractive and comprehensive triennial edition. The historic international event dedicated to the construction and earthmoving sector is expanding its exhibition offering, enlarging the Digital Construction Site, introducing new special shows and welcoming the return of major international brands, strengthening networking and e-business opportunities in an increasingly global and competitive environment.
- From 6 to 9 May 2026
- Verona Exhibition Centre
pooh
On 14 and 16 May 2026, the Arena di Verona, a temple of music and a key venue in their artistic career, will host “POOH 60 – La Nostra Storia in Arena” (POOH 60 – Our Story in the Arena), two special events designed to celebrate this extraordinary milestone for the band that has made Italian music history!
Two unmissable evenings, two brand new shows for the band, who this time will be accompanied by a 40-piece orchestra. For the occasion, the Pooh will be joined by the Italian Rhythmic Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Diego Basso, offering new emotions to the entire audience in one of the most iconic venues in the world.
- 14 e 16 Maggio 2026
- Arena di Verona
ARENA OPERA FESTIVAL 2026
The Arena Opera Festival 2026 will present a programme rich in classical works and innovations. Highlights include the eagerly awaited return of Aida in two productions (Poda’s “crystal” version and Zeffirelli’s) and a new production of La Traviata, along with Nabucco, La Bohème and Turandot. There will also be special events such as Carmina Burana and the revolutionary immersive show Viva Vivaldi.
- From 12 June to 12 September 2026
- Arena di Verona
THE LUMINEERS
The Lumineers announce their eagerly awaited return to Italy and will perform live for the first time at the Arena di Verona for a single Italian date on Monday 6 July 2026.
- 6 July 2026.
- Arena di Verona
tim music awards 2026
The TIM Music Awards will celebrate their 20th edition in 2026, with two evenings scheduled for Friday 18 and Saturday 19 September at the Arena di Verona.
- 18 e 19 Settembre 2026
- Arena di Verona
negramaro
A new and final date at the Arena di Verona will officially close the ‘Una storia ancora semplice tour 2026’. A special event, conceived as the grand finale of an incredible outdoor live tour, and the last chance to see Negramaro live before a long break.
- 20th September 2026
- Arena di Verona
MARMOMAC
Marmomac is the world’s most important trade fair dedicated to the entire stone production chain, from quarrying to finished products, from technologies and machinery to tools. Established in one of Italy’s main natural stone extraction and processing districts, Marmomac is now the leading international hub for the sector’s key players, an irreplaceable platform where business and professional development come together, making it a privileged place for innovation and training.
- From 22 to 25 September 2026
- Verona Exhibition Centre
notre dame de paris
Notre Dame de Paris returns to the Arena di Verona on 1-2-3-4 October 2026
Riccardo Cocciante’s musical, with lyrics by Luc Plamondon adapted into Italian by Pasquale Panella and inspired by Victor Hugo’s masterpiece, is preparing to celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2026. A milestone made possible by its international success.
- Dal 01 al 04 Ottobre 2026
- Arena di Verona
fieracavalli 2026
The Fieracavalli horse show in Verona will be held from 5 to 8 November 2026.
Now in its 128th edition, this leading international equestrian event combines sport, tourism, art and local traditions.
- From 5 to 8 November 2026
- Verona Exhibition Centre
