Events in Mantua
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.
Open Festival – 6-7-8 June 2025
Open festival wants to be a place of vigorous and original experimentation: with shows spread in the city center, it sets the goal of finding a dialogue between past and present. The centre of Mantua will be witness to an immersive experience where traditional...
Exhibition – The Garden of Simples – May 30-June 22, 2025
In the imagination of the artist from Monferrato, Elena Caterina Doria, nature has an absolute place. Microcosm and alchemical laboratory, in her personal ''Garden of the simple'' the artist evokes in a contemporary key the botanical garden of the Ducal Palace of...
Simone Rugiati
May 22, 2025 - Teatro Sociale of Mantua The avant-garde chef Simone Rugiati, who over the years has become one of Italy’s most beloved hosts, authors and television producers, will propose an engaging show, Fun and interactive in which the audience will be the real...
Il Volo – Tutti per uno – Viaggio nel tempo
May 8, 10, 11, 2025 - Palazzo Te A project celebrating great Italian music, art and culture. For its third edition will host the Flight to Palazzo Te, a place of extraordinary cultural and historical importance that offers an ideal context to celebrate the beauty of...
Ima Koko Watashi
The 3rd of May 2025 at Palazzo Te A site-specific performance of dance and live music conceived and directed by the Japanese choreographer Chikako Kaido in collaboration with Teatro all'improvviso - 4D teatro, as part of the project Metamorfosi di un'epoca.
Roberto Lipari – L’ultimo spettacolo – April 29, 225 – Teatro Sociale
A monologue in which Roberto leads the audience on a hilarious introspective journey where for the first time he talks about his life, the paradoxes of his everyday life, doubts and dreams. But he will not give up looking at his world, society and generations. He will...
Fire Brigade Historical Gallery
On the 6thof April 2025 Mantua will host a rich exhibition of helmets from the nineteenth century to the present day at La Galleria storica dei vigili del fuoco. The exhibition will be curated by the National Historical Association of Firemen.
Osteria Giacobazzi – April 5, 2025
The Teatro Sociale will host the show that sees the theater transform in the true sense of the word: tables, wine and food served during the show to some guests who are sitting on stage. Giuseppe Giacobazzi and Andrea Vasumi will entertain the public not only by...
Shrek – The Musical arrives in Mantua – March 28, 2025
Based on the Oscar-winning film, Shrek the Musical is a fairy tale adventure for the whole family, winner of the Tony Award, full of live songs, spectacular choreography and impressive set design. A cast of 20 performers among the most talented of the Italian musical...
Sinatra – The man and his music – On the 25th of March at Teatro Sociale
Accompanied by a trio of famous jazz musicians, Gianluca Guidi travels through a real journey/ tribute in honor of the great American artist, enchanting the audience and winning over spectators of all ages.
Broccante Fair – March 23, 2025
The Broccante waits for you with all its charm for a walk among objects and curiosity that release the incomparable nostalgia of yesteryear. Curated by Circolo Culturale Papacqua
Pierluca Mariti – February 20, 2025 – Teatro Sociale
Pierluca Mariti, also known online as @piuttosto_che, returns to the theatre with a comedy monologue after the tour of his first show that has reached fifty performances with countless sold out between Italy and Europe.
Queen Celebration in Concert – February 18, 2025 – PalaUnical
Queen Celebration in Concert is not a simple concert, but a musical immersion in the work of the British band that combines the greatest hits to bring back to the public the history of Queen and Freddie Mercury. On reservation at the PalaUnical in Mantua.
























