Events

An adrenaline-filled dive into the crystal clear sea. For lovers of extreme sports, a new, not to be missed appointment. Once again, Polignano a Mare will host one of the most exciting events sponsored by Red Bull, the diving from great heights championship “Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series”. Adrenaline and emotions that will take your breath away, in an event that will see the greatest athletes of this discipline facing each other in the enchanting setting of Polignano. Twenty-seven meters in height, twisting and somersaulting will be the undisputed protagonists of this event, without forgetting the underlying message of environmental sustainability and respect for the planet of which this initiative is the flagship.

Tuscan summer nights to the sound of Puccini's opera A new appointment with one of the most famous opera festivals in Italy, dedicated to the composer Giacomo Puccini and the staging of the most important works of his career. Thirteen evenings dedicated to opera and more: dance, symphonic concerts and emerging talents are waiting for you to enjoy a unique experience of musical notes and magic. Big and small developments, new productions of "Tosca" and "La Rondine" and the revival of the successful "Madama Butterfly" and "Turandot" will accompany your evenings against the backdrop of the enchanting landscape of Lake Massaciuccoli.

Crazy: Madness in Contemporary Art A unique, immersive unique experience, at the Chiostro del Bramante, comprised of the works of 21 international artists and site-specific installations never seen before will take over the indoor and outdoor spaces. The central theme of the exhibition, curated by Danilo Eccher, is madness which, like art, has no boundaries or rigid constraints. "Crazy" represents a complex, extraordinary narrative that permeates every space of the Cloister, even changing the perception of space itself with its unstoppable expressive power, driven by lights, colours and shapes. Lose yourself in this unique exhibition and be charmed by the madness of contemporary art.

The event dedicated to Slow Food is back After a last touring edition, the Salone del Gusto is back in Parco Dora for its 14th edition. An event dedicated entirely to food: the theme of this edition refers to "regeneration", hence the choice of location, a former industrial complex, in contrast with the themes of healthy food and respect of Slow Food. Five days dedicated to meetings, tastings, comparisons, and conferences, which will revolve around the theme of rebirth, as a response to the current historical period and the events of recent years.

79th Venice International Film Festival. Under the direction of Alberto Barbera, the 79th Venice International Film Festival, opens in Venice, one of the most beloved events of the Biennale. An exhibition that brings together the knowledge and diffusion of international cinema in all its nuances, starting from its historical roots, up to its most recent developments. An event that welcomes not only the leading figures in the sector, but that opens the possibility to a free and creative dialogue on several levels.

Biennale di Venezia: The Milk of Dreams The 59th International Art Exhibition at the Biennale di Venezia is tinted pink this year thanks to its first female Italian curator, Cecilia Alemani. One of the most prestigious cultural and artistic events on the Italian scene is back. Art, cinema, architecture, theatre and many other themes, within a socio-cultural narrative in which artistic variations become the means for an international dialogue.