Gubbio
Gubbio Γ¨ una cittΓ umbra in provincia di Perugia.
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Exhibition EXTINCTION - Dinosaurs in Flesh and Bones 2026
Throughout 2026 (and until February 2027) the Monastery of San Benedetto in Gubbio hosts the exhibition EXTINCTION - Dinosaurs in Flesh and Bone: life-size paleosculptures, fossils from the Gola del Bottaccione, Paco Lancianoβs Quadrisfera, and educational workshops for children, in collaboration with the University of Perugia.
Francesco in Gubbio. Art and spirituality in the land of Lupo 2026
From May 9th to September 13th, 2026, Gubbio will host 'Francesco a Gubbio. Art and Spirituality in the Land of the Wolf,' the central exhibition of the 'Gubbio 2026. In the Sign of Francis' program, commemorating the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis's death. A journey through art and spirituality that expands on the previous exhibition about Francis and Brother Wolf (attracting over 17,000 visitors).
π· Andrewrabbott / CC BY-SA 3.0Festival del Medioevo 2026
The twelfth edition of the Festival del Medioevo takes place in Gubbio from 23 to 27 September 2026 under the title 'Il Tempo di Francesco. Homo homini lupus'. Five days to celebrate Francesco d'Assisi (1182-1226) eight hundred years after his death, with the new headquarters of the Complesso di San Francesco.
π· Yellow.Cat from Roma, Italy / CC BY 2.0Ciccia - Italian Sausage Festival 2026
The second edition of Ciccia - Festival della Salsiccia Italiana is confirmed for autumn 2026 in Gubbio, with a change in format compared to the first edition. The exact dates and new modalities will be officially announced by the organizers. The formula of widespread tastings in the taverns of the historic center remains, with butchers, breweries, and live music.
π· fotogoocom / CC BY 3.0Montefeltro Gran Fondo 2026
The 2nd edition of the Gran Fondo del Montefeltro is scheduled for Sunday, October 11, 2026, with a start and finish in Gubbio. Two routes, one of 138 km (2,095 m of elevation gain) and a medium-distance course of 80 km (1,440 m), cross Umbria and Marche. The race is part of the Circuito Prestigio and the Granfondo Marche.
π· Yellow.Cat from Roma, Italy / CC BY 2.0Scientific Conference "Gubbio Franciscan between History and Memory" 2026
The scientific conference "Gubbio Franciscan: Between History and Memory" will be held on November 6-7, 2026, as part of the celebrations for the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis. A high-profile event dedicated to the Franciscan heritage of Gubbio, promoted by the "Francis in Gubbio" project.
Spartan Race Gubbio - Trifecta Weekend 2026
The 2026 edition of the Spartan Race Gubbio is confirmed for November 7-8 as a Trifecta Weekend: over the two days Sprint (5K), Super (10K) and Beast (21K) are run, along with the Kids Race and the Hurricane Heat. The route goes through the medieval historic centre and natural trails, finishing at the Parco del Teatro Romano.
π· adirricor / CC BY 3.0St. Martin's Day - The Cuccagna Tree 2026
The Feast of Saint Martin with the Cuccagna Tree will be held on November 11, 2026, in Piazza Giordano Bruno, in the San Martino district of Gubbio. The evening includes the free distribution of chestnuts and wine, and the historic competition between teams on the greased pole to win the rooster.
π· Andrewrabbott / CC BY-SA 3.0Gubbio is Christmas - ChristmasLand and Markets 2026
The 'Gubbio Γ¨ Natale' 2026 programme brings the historic centre to life from 21 November 2026 to 6 January 2027, featuring Christmas markets, ChristmasLand, an ice-skating rink, a Ferris wheel, a miniature train and the Worldβs Largest Christmas Tree. Open on weekends in November, then continuously throughout the festive season.
π· Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA / CC BY 2.0The World's Largest Christmas Tree 2026
The 45th lighting of the World's Largest Christmas Tree is scheduled for December 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM, on the eve of the Immaculate Conception, on Monte Ingino in Gubbio. The lights remain on every evening until January 11, 2027, the Sunday following Epiphany.