Aprile-Maggio 2025

Italy

Art

Miart 2025 – Milan (April 4 – 6, 2025)
Milan’s international modern and contemporary art fair showcases a range of works from early 20th-century masterpieces to cutting-edge contemporary art. miart Official Website

Milan Design Week 2025 – Milan (April 1 – 13, 2025)
A city-wide design celebration featuring exhibitions and installations by international artists and brands, including Rubelli and Orior. Salone del Mobile

Euroflora 2025 – Genoa (April 24 – May 4, 2025)
Held at the Parchi di Nervi, Euroflora is one of Europe’s leading floral and botanical exhibitions, showcasing extraordinary landscape design, rare plants, and garden art. Euroflora

“Tatiana Trouvé: The Strange Life of Things” – Venice (April 6, 2025–January 4, 2026)
Palazzo Grassi presents the first major Italian exhibition of French-Italian artist Tatiana Trouvé. Featuring sculptures, large-scale drawings, and site-specific installations, the showcase offers insight into Trouvé’s creative world. Pinault Collection

George Hoyningen-Huene: Glamour and Avant-Garde – Milan (Ongoing – May 18, 2025)
Palazzo Reale hosts over 110 photographs and archival materials by Hoyningen-Huene, exploring his influence on fashion and cinema. Palazzo Reale

Venice Architecture Biennale 2025 – Venice (May 24–November 23, 2025)
The 19th International Architecture Exhibition, curated by Carlo Ratti, explores the theme “Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective.” www.labiennale.org/en/architecture/2025

Jack Vettriano – Bologna (Ongoing – July 20, 2025)
Palazzo Pallavicini presents a retrospective of Vettriano’s romantic and noir-inspired works, including exclusive paintings and portraits. Palazzo Pallavicini

Nostalgia: Modernity of a Feeling – Genoa (Ongoing – July 15, 2025)
Palazzo Ducale traces nostalgia in art from the Renaissance to today through paintings, photography, and video installations. Palazzo Ducale

CARAVAGGIO 2025 Palazzo Barberini, Rome 7 March – 6 July 2025

Curated by Francesca Cappelletti, Maria Cristina Terzaghi, Thomas Clement Salomon.
INFO : https://caravaggio2025.barberinicorsini.org/en
From March 7 to July 6, 2025, in conjunction with the 2025 Jubilee celebrations, the Gallerie Nazionali di Arte Antica, in collaboration with Galleria Borghese, with the support of the Directorate-General of Museums of the Italian Ministry of Culture and the backing of its Main Partner Intesa Sanpaolo, present Caravaggio 2025 at Palazzo Barberini, curated by Francesca Cappelletti, Maria Cristina Terzaghi and Thomas Clement Salomon. One of the most important and ambitious projects featuring Michelangelo Merisi, known as Caravaggio (1571 – 1610), with an exceptional number of autograph paintings and an itinerary of difficult-to-view pieces and new discoveries in one of the places symbolizing the connection between this artist and his patrons.
Examining the context that drove Caravaggio to the forefront of world art, Palazzo Barberini will be hosting these works in a display that highlights the power and modernity of his painting, one of the greatest painting masters of all time. By bringing together some of his most celebrated works, alongside others that are lesser known but equally as significant, this exhibition offers new, in-depth reflections on this master’s artistic and cultural revolution, exploring for the very first time and within such a broad context the innovation he injected into the artistic, religious and social landscape of the time.
The works showcased include: the Portrait of Maffeo Barberini, recently put on public display over sixty years after its rediscovery and now shown alongside other paintings by Merisi for the very first time; Ecce Homo, currently displayed at the Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid and returning to Italy for the first time in centuries; alongside other exceptional loans such as the Saint Catherine of Alexandria from the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, a masterpiece once already part the Barberini collections which will be returning to Palazzo Barberini, where it was housed; and Martha and Mary Magdalene from the Detroit Institute of Arts, featuring the same model the artist used in the Judith and Holofernes preserved in Palazzo Barberini, all displayed side-by-side for the first time. The exhibition is also an opportunity to see three paintings commissioned by the banker Ottavio Costa reunited again: Judith and Holofernes from Palazzo Barberini, Saint John the Baptist in the Wilderness from the Nelson-Atkins Museum in Kansas City and Saint Francis of Assisi in Ecstasy from the Wadsworth Atheneum of Art in Hartford, as well as other works connected to the Barberini family’s history of art collecting, such as The Cardsharps from the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, which will be returning to the Roman palazzo where it was once long conserved. The selection of works concludes with an important loan from Intesa Sanpaolo: The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula, Merisi’s last painting done shorty before his death.
PRIVATE TOURS AND EVENTS
It is possible to organize events and exclusive visits to the exhibition. For information and details: caravaggio2025.eventi@cultura.gov.it

Music

Jovanotti’s PalaJova Tour 2025 – Various Cities (March – May 2025)
Italian singer-songwriter Jovanotti embarks on his 19th tour, with performances in cities including Florence, Bologna, Turin, Rome, Verona

Torino Jazz Festival – Turin (April 23 – 30, 2025)
An annual celebration coinciding with UNESCO’s International Jazz Day, featuring performances in various venues across the city. torinojazzfestival.it

Maggio Musicale Fiorentino – Florence (Late April – June 2025)
One of Italy’s oldest arts festivals, offering a series of opera performances, concerts, and cultural events. maggiofiorentino.com

Rod Stewart – Assago (May 10, 2025)
The legendary singer performs at Mediolanum Forum as part of his international tour. Link

Festa di San Marco – Venice (April 25, 2025)
An annual celebration honoring Venice’s patron saint, featuring a variety of musical performances, parades, and cultural events throughout the city. veneziaunica.it

Bologna Festival – Bologna (April 2025 – June 2025)
A classical music festival showcasing renowned international artists and orchestras, with performances held in historic venues across Bologna. bolognafestival.it

Piano Concerto No. 1 / Symphony No. 6 – Verona (April 4–5, 2025)
Teatro Filarmonico features Chopin’s Concerto and Beethoven’s “Pastorale,” performed by Arsenii Moon and the Arena di Verona Orchestra. arena.it

Le Quattro Stagioni – Venice (April 1–13, 2025)
Interpreti Veneziani perform Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” at Chiesa di San Vidal, combining baroque brilliance with intimate acoustics.interpretiveneziani.com

Opera

“Il nome della rosa” – Teatro alla Scala (April 27 – May 10, 2025)
A new opera based on Umberto Eco’s novel, conducted by Ingo Metzmacher and staged by Damiano Michieletto. Teatro alla Scala Season

“Weill Triptych” – Teatro alla Scala (May 14–30, 2025)
A presentation of three works by Kurt Weill, conducted by Riccardo Chailly with minimalist staging by Irina Brook. Teatro alla Scala Calendar

“Suor Angelica” & “Il prigioniero” – Teatro dell’Opera di Roma (April 23 – May 2, 2025)
A double bill featuring Puccini’s “Suor Angelica” and Dallapiccola’s “Il prigioniero.” Teatro dell’Opera di Roma Season

“Tosca” – Teatro dell’Opera di Roma (May 9–13, 2025)
Puccini’s classic opera set in Rome, performed in its original setting. Teatro dell’Opera di Roma Season

“La Traviata” – St. Paul’s Within the Walls (Various dates in May 2025)
Verdi’s renowned opera performed in the unique setting of St. Paul’s Within the Walls Church. Opera e Lirica

Ballet and Dance

Peer Gynt – Milan (April 12, 13, 18, 2025)
Teatro alla Scala presents Edward Clug’s interpretation of Ibsen’s tale with Grieg’s score, blending narrative and modern choreography. teatroallascala.org

La Scala Academy’s Ballet School Show – Milan (April 28, 2025)
A showcase of emerging talent from the prestigious La Scala Academy, featuring a diverse program highlighting the skills of the next generation of ballet dancers. teatroallascala.org

Gala Fracci – Milan (May 15, 2025)
An homage to the legendary Italian ballerina Carla Fracci, this gala at Teatro alla Scala features performances celebrating her illustrious career and contributions to the world of ballet. teatroallascala.org

Other (Food, Wine, Sports)

Vinitaly – Verona (April 6–9, 2025)
One of the world’s largest wine exhibitions, Vinitaly showcases a vast array of Italian and international wines, offering tastings, workshops. vinitaly.com

Mostra del Chianti – Montespertoli, Tuscany (May 2025)
A celebration of the renowned Chianti wine, this festival educates visitors about the traditions and culture of the region’s famous wine, featuring tastings, local food, and cultural events in the charming village of Montespertoli. Mosta del Chianti

Spices & Herbs Global Expo – Rimini (May 6–8, 2025)
Dedicated to the cultivation and technologies for medicinal plants, spices, and herbal raw materials, this trade fair features international guests, conferences, and dynamic areas for exploration. 10times.com

Padova Marathon – Padua (April 27 2025)
An annual marathon attracting runners from around the world, featuring a scenic route through the historic city of Padua and its surroundings. Padova Marathon

Motocross World Championship – Riola Sardo, Sardinia (April 6, 2025)
An event where riders compete on challenging off-road circuits, attracting fans of high-adrenaline motorsports. allsportdb.com

Formula One Grand Prix of Emilia Romagna – Imola (May 16–18, 2025)
A premier motorsport event held at the historic Imola circuit, drawing Formula One enthusiasts to witness top drivers compete in this high-speed race. Formula 1