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π· gnuckx / CC BY 2.0Resist and Create - International Dance Festival 2026
The 12th edition of Resistere e Creare takes place from February 27 to November 25, 2026 at the Teatro della Tosse in Genoa, on the theme of "Space". Artistic direction by Marina Petrillo. Among the protagonists are Alessandro Sciarroni, Tero Saarinen with the world premiere of Garden, the Compagnie HervΓ© Koubi and Wim Vandekeybus/Ultima Vez.
π· Sextum / CC BY-SA 2.5 itFarinata of Pegli Festival 2026
The 2026 edition of the Sagra della Farinata di Pegli consists of seven events between spring and autumn, on Largo Calasetta of the waterfront promenade, with continuous hours from 12β―p.m. to 8β―p.m. The historic fainotti bake farinata cooked in woodβfired ovens. The event is organized by Pro Loco Pegli and recognized as an Evento Autentico Ligure.
π· Alessio Sbarbaro / CC BY-SA 2.5Inside Monet β Parchi di Nervi 2026
Immersive virtual reality experience with five masterpieces by Monet at the Parchi di Nervi in Genova from 6 April 2026.
π· Alessio Sbarbaro User_talk:Yoggysot / CC BY-SA 3.0Balena Festival 2026 2026
The seventh edition of the Balena Festival runs from May to July 2026, featuring previews in the city and the headline week at the Axpo Arena del Mare. On the lineup: Caparezza, The Zen Circus, Emma Nolde, I Cani, TonyPitony and many other names from the Italian independent scene.
π· gnuckx / CC BY 2.0Porto Antico EstateSpettacolo 2026
The 27th edition of Porto Antico EstateSpettacolo will take place from June 14 to August 26, 2026, across Axpo Arena del Mare, Piazza delle Feste, and Isola delle Chiatte. It will feature festivals such as SUQ Festival, AltraOnda, Live in Genova, Balena Festival, Gezmataz, and UlisseFest, with artists including Mannoia, Negramaro, Emma, Subsonica, and Gabbani.
π· Andrzej OtrΔbski / CC BY-SA 3.0Sea Stories Festival 2026
Sea Stories Festival 2026: cultural and musical events on the Isola delle Chiatte in Genova between June and August.
π· Filip MaljkoviΔ from Pancevo, Serbia / CC BY-SA 2.0AltraOnda Festival 2026
AltraOnda Festival 2026
π· Fioravante Patrone / CC BY 3.0Gothica - Summer Show of the Tosse Theatre at Villa Duchessa 2026
Gothica: an itinerant and immersive show inspired by 19th-century horror at Villa Duchessa di Galliera (Genoa) from July 2 to 26, 2026.
π· Alessio Sbarbaro User_talk:Yoggysot / CC BY-SA 3.0Live in Genova Festival 2026
Live in Genova Festival 2026: major Italian music acts at the Arena del Mare in the Porto Antico from July to August.
π· Bbruno / CC BY-SA 3.0Pegli Sea Fair 2026
The Pegli Sea Fair 2026 takes place on Sunday, July 26, the last Sunday of the month as per tradition, from 8:00 AM to 11:30 PM. Around 85 stalls selling sweets and various goods line the seafront from the Peragallo Gardens, with a final fireworks display over the sea around 11:15 PM.
π· Ettorre (gregorio) mail: ettorre@gmail.com / CC BY-SA 4.0Altraonda Extra: il festival estivo si conclude con live fuori dagli schemi di Pippo Sowlo
Altraonda Festival 2026 si chiude con un evento extra in programma giovedì 30 luglio in Piazza delle Feste: un live fuori dagli...
π· Alessio Sbarbaro / CC BY-SA 2.5Summer Cinema in the Parks of Nervi 2026
Cinema Estivo ai Parchi di Nervi 2026 marks the reopening of the arena after 26 years: from August 10 to September 18 a different film each evening among the gardens overlooking the sea, with the best titles of the season, premieres and musical evenings dedicated to the great film-concerts in September.
π· Original uploaded by Bbruno (Transfered by Bbruno) / CC BY-SA 3.0Stoccafisso Festival and Struppa Fair - Solidarity Festival 2026
Stoccafisso Festival and Struppa Fair
π· Original uploaded by Bbruno (Transfered by bbruno) / Public domainPontedecimo Fair 2026
The Pontedecimo Fair 2026 takes place on Sunday, September 13, the second Sunday of the month as per tradition, from 8 AM to 8 PM. Stalls offering various goods, sweets, local products, and direct-from-farmers items bring life to the streets of the Pontedecimo district in the Valpolcevera area of Genoa.
π· Bbruno at Italian Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0Sagra della Polenta e del Fungo Porcino di Bolzaneto 2026
Bolzaneto Polenta and Porcino Mushroom Festival 2026: food stalls, dance evenings, and guided tours.
π· Stefano Mazzone Genoβ¦ / CC BY-SA 3.0Genoa International Boat Show 2026
66th edition of the Genoa International Boat Show with five thematic areas and special events.
π· Paolo Monti / CC BY-SA 4.0Rolli Days d'Autunno 2026
Rolli Days d'Autunno 2026
π· Betti1955 / CC BY-SA 4.0Science Festival 2026 β Perspectives 2026
The 24th edition of the Science Festival takes place from October 22 to November 1, 2026, at Palazzo Ducale and various venues in Genoa. The key theme is 'Perspectives', an invitation to explore new horizons of thought. The program includes exhibitions, conferences, workshops, and shows with thousands of researchers and facilitators.
π· Cirone-Musi, Festival della Scienza / CC BY-SA 2.0FLIGHT β Mostra Internazionale del Cinema di Genova 2026 2026
FLIGHT β Genoa International Film Show 2026 features over seventy screenings across cinemas, film forums, and art galleries in Genoa's historic center.
π· victorgrigas / CC BY-SA 4.0Genova Christmas Markets 2026
The Genoa Christmas Markets 2026 bring the city center to life from December 1st to 24th with festive wooden stalls in Piazza Piccapietra, Piazza della Vittoria, and Piazza Matteotti.