Events in Mantua

Mare Fuori – il Musical

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

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Diodato in the Theatres 2024

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...

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SEGNI – New Generations Festival

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.

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Patti Smith – September 5, 2024

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.

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Festivaletteratura 2024 – 4/8 September 2024

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...

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Antonello Venditti – September 3, 2024

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...

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31st August – Loredana Bertè – Mantova Summer Festival

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...

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28th August – Giorgio Panariello and Marco Masini

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.

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Mahmood – 11 Luglio

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.

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Choirs in Choirs in the Cathedral – 10 July

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...

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The Simple Minds returns to Italy

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.

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BAM – Bicycle Adventure Meeting

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...

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Party at the Court – 3 June 2024

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...

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Mantova Wonderfest 2024 – 1 June 2024

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.

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Fabio Concato at the Teatro Sociale in Mantua

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...

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Antonio Ornano – 17 May 2024

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...

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Risotti and Lambruschi – 2024

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.

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Angelo Pintus – “Una brutta persona”

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...

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Luca Bizzarri – April 7, 2024 – Teatro Sociale

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...

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Orchestra of Mantua – 5 April 2024

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.

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Camilla Boniardi – Camihawke

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...

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Raffaella – Tribute to Carrà

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...

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Teo Teocoli on stage of Teatro Sociale

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...

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Peter Pan at the PalaUnical in Mantua

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 -...

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Il Giaguaro mi guarda storto – Teresa Mannino

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 -...

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Harlem Gospel Choir

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...

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Fiorella Mannoia e Danilo Rea

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...

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GIORGIA Blu Live

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)...

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Sbrisolona&Co

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...

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Luca Ravenna

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...

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Festivaletteratura 2023

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...

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Vascheincittà

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...

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Giovedinbuskers

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:...

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Exchange of antiques – modern – collecting

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...

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Fiera delle Grazie – 15 Agosto 2023

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...

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Fiera dei Mangiari from 15 to 25 June 2023

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...

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Lambrusco a Palazzo on 6th and 7th of May 2023

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...

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The Emperor and the Duke Charles V in Mantua

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...

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Friendship Walk – 7 May 2023

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,...

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Festival dei Risotti e dei Lambruschi

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.

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Mantova Libri Mappe Stampe 2023

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...

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Domenica al Museo

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...

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