Events in Mantua
Mare Fuori – il Musical
Theatrical transposition of the successful tv series. The show is set inside the Nisida juvenile detention facility. Overlooking the open and immense sea, a kind of dream, a mirage. At the PalaUnical on the 28th of November
Diodato in the Theatres 2024
Diodato announces a tour that will take place this autumn in the most prestigious Italian theatres: numerous unmissable live events will bring the singer-songwriter back on stage for an introspective and intense musical journey. We’ll see him on the 16th of November...
SEGNI – New Generations Festival
01/11 - 04/11 SEGNI comes back with the 19th edition of the international festival of theatre and music dedicated to the new generations. The most beautiful places of the city of Mantua and province will see shows by Italian and foreign artists and companies.
Picasso at Palazzo Te. Poetry and Salvation – From 21 October to 6 January 2024
With the collaboration of the Musée National Picasso in Paris and the artist’s family, the exhibition presents to the public about 50 works of the Master symbol of the twentieth century, including some paintings for the first time exhibited in Italy.
Festival of Sbrisolona and Italian sweets – From 18 October to 20 October 2024
Sbrisolona&Co, the Festival of Sbrisolona and Italian sweets, comes back in the historic center of Mantova. An unmissable appointment for all the greedy, from the enthusiasts to the experts. They can taste, buy and know the traditional desserts.
Tortelli and Lambruschi – From 20 September to 6 October 2024
In Mantova the appointment with taste returns, with traditional typical and seasonal dishes: Tortelli di zucca, tortelli with porcini mushrooms, pumpkin risotto with sausage and wine, grana and mustard and many other appetizing dishes not to be missed. From 20...
Patti Smith – September 5, 2024
On the 5th of September, the stage of the Palazzo Te will host Patti Smith, an artist who illustrated the world through songs, photographs, poems, novels, and paintings.
Festivaletteratura 2024 – 4/8 September 2024
Since 1997, Festivaletteratura is one of the most expected Italian cultural events of the year: five days of meetings with authors, reading, guided tours, shows, concerts with artists from all over the world, who are gathered in Mantua to live in an unforgettable...
Antonello Venditti – September 3, 2024
The Roman songwriter, accompanied by his super band, will climb one of the most suggestive stages in Italy bringing with him the successes of his long and extraordinary career: songs that have written the history of Italian music, true and proper generational hymns...
31st August – Loredana Bertè – Mantova Summer Festival
Loredana Bertè will be one of the main characters of the next edition of Mantova Summer Festival: one of the most indomitable talents of the Italian scene, an artist who has traced fundamental stages of contemporary Italian music will be on the stage of the Esedra of...
30st August – Roberto Vecchioni – Between silence and thunder
Roberto Vecchioni comes back with a tour that takes its name from his latest literary work at the top of the Italian narrative ranking. The show in the first part is dedicated to the songs of the latest album "L'Infinito" and then leaves room for some classics of the...
28th August – Giorgio Panariello and Marco Masini
Giorgio Panariello and Marco Masini are ready to come back together on stage for a new challenge between jokes and songs that will cross Italy from the month of July. On the 28th of August they will bring to Piazza Sordello a funny and charismatic show.
Mahmood – 11 Luglio
Author and singer esteemed in the Italian and international scene, Mahmood today counts 31 platinum records and 8 gold records in Italy. Mantua will be happy to host him on the 11th of July in Piazza Sordello.
Choirs in Choirs in the Cathedral – 10 July
The two choirs, about 50 choristers, protagonists of the concert to be held in the Duomo, will perform, accompanied by the organ, a repertoire that ranges from the Renaissance polyphony of W.Byrd and Jaquet from Mantova, to the works of the major composers of the '700...
The Simple Minds returns to Italy
The band led by Jim Kerr returns to Italy. Formed in the 1970s, Simple Minds became one of the most successful bands from the UK, selling over 60 million records worldwide. Piazza Sordello will host them in Mantua on the 4th of July.
BAM – Bicycle Adventure Meeting
From the 7th to the 9th of June 2024 the tenth edition of BAM Europe, the only event dedicated to bikepackers and cyclists in Europe, returns to Mantua. It’s an event that focuses on the values of the cycling and sustainable travel community. There are no races and...
Party at the Court – 3 June 2024
On June the 3rd, Palazzo della Ragione will host sumptuous ceremonial dresses in installations created to surprise the audience with their beauty through shapes, designs, decorations and colors. All in a continuous parallel with contemporary life and modernity to make...
Mantova Wonderfest 2024 – 1 June 2024
A great and new convention that celebrates pop culture in all its forms: comics, gadgets, retrogaming, games, cosplay and live shows. From the great names of comics to the interpreters of cartoon themes, a memorable journey in the name of our passions.
Fabio Concato at the Teatro Sociale in Mantua
Fabio Concato, one of the few Italian artists with a deep affinity for jazz, will perform live at the Teatro Sociale in Mantua on the evening of Saturday, May18th 2024. Born in 1953, he will present a unique show that blends music and poetry, navigating between...
Antonio Ornano – 17 May 2024
The Ligurian comedian Antonio Ornano, known for his participation in Zelig, will be on tour in Italy with his new show " Unsolved caucasian Male ". The main character of the show is a "male individual who is not solved yet, a man who reflects on existential issues and...
Risotti and Lambruschi – 2024
From 12nd of April to 12nd of May 2024 The Palaunical of Mantua will host the Risotti and Lambruschi celebration. The event is organized by Festival of Mantuan cuisine. For four weekends, you can taste risotto and lambruschi of the Mantuan tradition.
Angelo Pintus – “Una brutta persona”
On stage on April 26 at the Pala Unical in Mantua Angelo Pintus, one of the most appreciated comedians of the moment, is ready to return to the scene with his new show "A bad person". As usual, Pintus wants to surprise us by not revealing anything behind the new...
Arturo Brachetti – 2024 April, 17 – Teatro Sociale
Arturo Brachetti, the great international master of quick change, returns to Teatro Sociale with a new one man show. A surrealist variety in which it enchants the audience with its transforming abilities and the many arts in which it excels.
Luca Bizzarri – April 7, 2024 – Teatro Sociale
Non Hanno Un Amico is a theatrical show by and with Luca Bizzarri, based on the podcast of the same name aired on all platforms. In the podcast, Bizzarri tells the political communication of our times, the social phenomena, the customs of a new millennium confused...
Orchestra of Mantua – 5 April 2024
2024 April 5 With a range of ancient and modern works, the Chamber Orchestra of Mantua returns to the Bibiena Theatre, with which the violinist Marco Rizzi, one of the most valiant Italian musicians, plays the double role of soloist and musician.
Camilla Boniardi – Camihawke
On April 4th - Teatro Sociale of Mantua Camilla Boniardi, in art on social Camihawke, will be seen for the first time struggling with a theater show she conceived, "The end of year essay". On April 4th, the Teatro Sociale of Mantua will have the pleasure of hosting...
Subsonica – Pala Unical – April, 3
The Subsonica announce Subsonica 2024 Tour: the return on stage in the main Italian palaces.Mantua’s Pala Unical will have the pleasure of hosting them on April 3, 2024.
Samuele Bersani – on the 28th of March – Teatro Sociale Mantua
After the extraordinary sold-out last year, Samuele Bersani returns on tour with Orchestra and will bring his art to some of the most important Italian theaters. In Samuele Bersani & Orchestra - Tour Indoor 2024, the songwriter will propose his songs in an...
Vincenzo Schettini – On 22 March 2024 – Teatro Sociale Mantova
Prof. Vincenzo Schettini finally arrives at the theater, transforming the stage into a large classroom where spectators will become students and will be immersed in a lesson so fascinating to become an overwhelming show. On 22 March 2024, the physics told by prof....
Raffaella – Tribute to Carrà
On the 2nd of March, the Teatro Sociale of Mantua will hold a completely new project: a musical show that will bring on stage the notes of the most famous and significant songs of the great Raffaela Carrà, woman and unforgettable artist. This dutiful tribute will be...
Teo Teocoli on stage of Teatro Sociale
On the 29th of February, Teo Teocoli will be accompanied on the stage of Teatro Sociale of Mantova by the DOCTOR BEAT band, composed of 4 musicians and a chorister: they will drag the audience through the funniest anecdotes of his life and the incredible characters he...
Peter Pan at the PalaUnical in Mantua
On 20 February 2024 we will see at the PalaUnical in Mantua the return of one of the most beloved and long-lived musicals of the Italian theater scene: PETER PAN. Based on the novel by James Matthew Barrie that has conquered generations of kids and not, PETER PAN -...
Il Giaguaro mi guarda storto – Teresa Mannino
From 14 to 18 February, on the stage of the Teatro Sociale were set 5 dates for the show "Il Giaguaro Mi guarda Storto" by Teresa Mannino. We will see a return to the scene of the beloved actress and a story that has as its main theme the desire, vital wonder that -...
Harlem Gospel Choir
DECEMBER 18, 2023 Mister Wolf Events and Vigna PR in December host live in Mantua the most famous gospel choir in the world and the first gospel choir in America. With majestic sounds and contagious energies, Mantua’s main theatres will see a special contribution to...
Fiorella Mannoia e Danilo Rea
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 The extraordinary live of Fiorella Mannoia and Danilo Rea, with its intimate and powerful atmosphere will also stop in Mantua. The stage, surrounded by a multitude of candles, will host the perfect sound alchemy between the two artists, enchanting...
GIORGIA Blu Live
NOVEMBER 18th, 2023 After the announcement of his return record with "Blue", an album poised between emotion and reason, Giorgia back on stage throughout Italy with a new tour, "BLUE LIVE" and will be in Mantua on November 18th at the Palaunical (Grana Padano Arena)...
Sbrisolona&Co
From Friday 13th to Sunday 15th October 2023, the second edition of Sbrisolona&Co will take place in the historic center of Mantua, the festival dedicated to sbrisolona, the cake made of crumbs which has its origins before the 1600s when it also arrived at the...
Luca Ravenna
JANUARY 13, 2024 First among the Italian comedians of the new generation to land abroad, Luca Ravenna confirms to be the stand-up comedian of records. His new "Red Sox" Tour will take him on stage at the Social Theatre in Mantua with an important contribution to...
Festivaletteratura 2023
Since 1997, Festivaletteratura is one of the most anticipated Italian cultural events of the year: artists from all over the world meet in Mantua, from the 6th to 10th of September, to experience an unforgettable festive atmosphere with shows, concerts, reading and...
Vascheincittà
Vascheincittà is the new review of events that will animate the historic center of Mantua until December. After the stop imposed by the pandemic, Mantua is returning to be a prominent tourist destination, thanks to its artistic and natural beauty. Every Thursday and...
Giovedinbuskers
Giovedinbuskers is Thursday evening in the historic centre of Mantua, which during summer turns into a stage under the stars, hosting street artists who give emotions with their performances in a magical atmosphere. The event will accompany the entire Mantua summer:...
Exchange of antiques – modern – collecting
In the prestigious headquarters of the Diocesan Museum of Mantua, covered under the cloister that surrounds a large internal garden, every third Sunday of the month there is the exchange of antiques, modern antiques and quality collectibles. You can also visit the...
Fiera delle Grazie – 15 Agosto 2023
The ancient popular event that takes place annually in Grazie, a hamlet in the municipality of Curtatone, will again this year see the enthusiasm of the faithful, curious and devotees ready to walk to the parvis of Grazie. Between stalls, rides and the typical...
Fiera dei Mangiari from 15 to 25 June 2023
The summer appointment with the Antica Fiera dei Mangiari returns to Mantua, one of the most loved summer events by the Mantuans. From 15 to 25 June 2023, Lungolago Gonzaga will host forty food stands in an exceptional location. The stands will be open from 6pm to...
Lambrusco a Palazzo on 6th and 7th of May 2023
This year reaches its eighth edition "Lambrusco a Palazzo", the event created to discover the best Lambrusco in Italy. The event will take place on 6th and 7th of May 2023 at the Polirone Abbey in San Benedetto Po (MN); It will be a weekend of unique flavors set in an...
The Emperor and the Duke Charles V in Mantua
The dossier exhibition The Emperor and the Duke Charles V in Mantua, at Palazzo Te from 24 March to 25 June 2023, offers the public a reflection on the cultural sense of contemporary Europe starting from the figure of Charles V and his alliance relations with the...
Friendship Walk – 7 May 2023
The friendship Walk, organized by the Association Casa del Sole Onlus of San Silvestro of Curtatone (MN), comes back in its traditional historical form.This Event, born to walk together and promote the culture of inclusion and integration in the territory of Mantua,...
Festival dei Risotti e dei Lambruschi
From 14 April to 14 May 2023, the city of Mantua will see five weekends to discover risotto, lambrusco, beer and much more. "Festa dei Risotti e dei Lambruschi" will take place at the Grana Padano arena, in collaboration with the Mantuan cuisine festival.
Mantova Libri Mappe Stampe 2023
A new edition of "Mantova Libri Mappe Stampe" is back, the market exhibition that brings together more than 40 exhibitors from all over the Diocesan Museum. Enthusiasts and onlookers will be waiting for: valuable old books, terrestrial and celestial cartography and...
Domenica al Museo
Every first Sunday of the month - Free admission to museums returns every first Sunday of the month, an initiative promoted by the Ministry of Culture. An opportunity not to be missed for art lovers or for those who want to spend a different day discovering the...