Events in Mantua
Alessandro Cattelan – Welcome to AI
- On the 24th of March 2026, at Teatro Sociale in Mantua - After 20 sold-out dates in 2025 that spanned all of Italy, Alessandro Cattelan returns to the theater with a show that engages audiences in a comical and irreverent reflection on modern times and human...
PanPers – Couple Therapy
PanPers return to the stage of the Sociale in Mantua, on the 7th of March at 9 pm, with their new show entitled “Couple Therapy”.
Giorgio Panariello’s – E se domani
- On the 5th of March at the Palaunical in Mantua - "E se domani...", Giorgio Panariello's show, which debuted in Italian theaters with over 40 performances in 2025, fueled by audience enthusiasm, continues in 2026.
Osteria Giacobazzi
- On the 27rd of February at Teatro Sociale - Is a one-of-a-kind show! It's not just a tavern, but a tavern with a show included. Surprise guests change every night and, between a bite and a glass of wine, perform for the theater audience, offering music and laughter...
Luca Ravenna announces FLAMINGO
- On the 14rd of February at PalaUNICAL - The new comedy show by record-breaking stand-up comedians, produced by Live Nation, from January 2026 in theaters across Italy. After the huge success of Red Sox, Luca returns to the stage with a new show, inspired by his...
Serenade in Naples – Serena Rossi
- On the 3rd of February at Teatro Sociale - In this theatrical show created by Serena Rossi, the stories and music are as close as lovers. At the center there is the most mysterious city in the world, Naples, to which Serena Rossi dedicates her serenade. To conquer...
Long Live the Trees
- On January 31st at Teatro Sociale - It's not just a theatrical experience: alternating comedy and moments of reflection, Giovanni Storti and Stefano Mancuso's show aims to raise awareness of the crucial importance of the plant world for life on Earth, demonstrating...
Quando un Musicista Ride
- On the 28th of January at the Teatro Sociale in Mantova - Playing and laughing with music and songs. An easy undertaking for Elio and his band of very young virtuosos who, after the great success of Ci vuole orecchio, now enjoy exploring and reinventing that...
Nutcracker – January 26th – Teatro Sociale
The show produced by the Nuovo Balletto Classico is the quintessential Christmas ballet in two acts. A timeless masterpiece, one of the most applauded repertory ballets ever with Tchaikovsky's music, capable of enchanting adults and children of all backgrounds and ages.
New Year’s Eve 2026 in Mantua: Free Concert in Piazza Sordello with Vinicio Capossela
The 2026 New Year's Eve concert in Mantua will be a free event in Piazza Sordello starring Vinicio Capossela. The date is the 31th od December 2025, with the Blue Mondays DJ set starting at 9:30 pm and the Capossela concert scheduled for 10:00 pm. At the end of the...
Cristiano De André – 7th of December, 2025
Cristiano De André will bring the best of his repertoire to the PalaUnical stage. Not only a singer-songwriter but also a skilled multi-instrumentalist, he will play acoustic and classical guitar, piano and violin, accompanying the viewer on a journey that explores...
Christmas Markets 2025
The Mantua Christmas Market will take place in the green Piazza Virgiliana, the heart of the city, from the 15th of November to the 28th ofDecember every Saturday, Sunday, and holiday. The numerous exhibitors offer excellent food and wine, artisanal creations,...
Movies, the show: the most exciting soundtracks with live orchestra
22 November - Live at the Pala Unical in Mantua An exciting evening at the Pala Unical in Mantua: the best film soundtracks in an immersive show with live orchestra.
Raf: Self control 40th anniversary
The musical party for the 40th anniversary of Self Control continues: Raf celebrates with his fans one of his most famous hits that kicked off his career with ''SELF CONTROL 40TH ANNIVERSARY - THEATER TOUR''. On the 15th of November, at Teatro Sociale of Mantova.
Elisa – November 8, 2025 – Pala Unical
Elisa wins the sold out in San Siro and announces a new chapter in her live journey: in autumn she will return to sports halls with a series of great concerts.On the 8th of November, at PalaUnical, her fans will have the opportunity to listen to the songs that have...
Valentina Persia – November 6, 2025
Actress, comedian and dancer, an uncommon friendliness and an inimitable stage presence, Valentina Persia is known by the general public as a histrionic cabaret artist with an always ready joke. On the 6th of November she will stage her show “What are you laughing...
Festival della Sbrisolona 2025
From October 17th to 19th 2025 - Three days dedicated to sweetness, taste, history and tradition to celebrate the typical Mantuan dessert through show-cooking, awards ceremonies, guided tastings and much more. A free entry event not to be missed will take place from...
Mantova Medievale – October 11, 2025
Re-enactors from all over Italy and various European countries will liven up the city and transform it into a medieval village. The public will be able to relive the evocative medieval atmospheres and attend craft activities and shows, participate in workshops, visit...
Nuvolari Grand Prix – September 18-21, 2025
The route for the 2025 edition, currently being developed, is designed to promote the pure pleasure of driving and the most exclusive tourism. The start and finish will, as is tradition, be in Mantua, Tazio Nuvolari's birthplace.
Festivaletteratura 2025
Like every year, Festivaletteratura is one of the most anticipated events: writers, readers, and enthusiasts gather in Mantua to experience a festive atmosphere in the company of Pulitzer Prize winners, Nobel Prize winners, best-selling authors, and many other...
Fiorella Mannoia – September 2, 2025 – Palazzo Te
Fiorella Mannoia's extraordinary and powerful voice once again meets the incredible orchestral arrangements of her greatest hits under the starry skies of Italy's most important summer arenas.On the 2nd of September, she will also perform her most recent singles at...
Massimo Ranieri – August 29, 2025
Massimo Ranieri returns to the stage of Palazzo Te with a new show that intertwines voice, story and movement. A unique journey among his most loved songs, monologues, sketches and surprises that enchant and move.
The Mantova Film Fest comes back
From 20 to 24 August, five days of cinema in celebration: Italian and international first works, documentaries, retrospectives and special events.At the Cinema Mignon.
The Ancient Popular Fair of Grazie
Returns from the 14th of August: in this evocative setting inserted in the Mincio park, dozens of "madonnari" every year propose their interpretation of famous paintings or original works on the asphalt of the churchyard.
Antiques Market – From 15 June 2025
In Piazza Sordello every third Sunday of the month, from 9:00 to 17:00 takes place the market of antiques, modernism and collecting quality.
























