10 Events and exhibitions not to be missed in Italy in November 2025

November in Italy is a time of contrasts: the golden hues of fall, cooler air and rain, fewer crowds but also a wealth of cultural events that flourish in the off-season. And a very sparkling month for Christmas that arrives in different shapes. 

Whether your next trip in Italy is driven by art, music, food, or local tradition, here are 10 events and exhibitions worth scheduling around in November 2025. 

This month is a sparkling mix of art, music, food and tradition where world-class exhibitions meet centuries-old festivals. From contemporary art weeks in Turin to the sweet indulgence of Perugia’s Eurochocolate, and from jazz concerts in Rome to the magical Christmas lights of Salerno, November offers travelers an authentic taste of Italian culture beyond the summer crowds. 

Whether you’re planning your trip around music, food and outdoor festivals, these events bring the country’s creativity and heritage to life. Here’s a guide to the 10 unmissable Italy events in November 2025 to touch the sky.

Turin lights up in early November with Torino Art Week, a festival celebrating contemporary and modern art across museums, galleries and public spaces. From high-profile fairs like Artissima to smaller independent exhibits and themed installations, visitors can immerse themselves in creativity and discover new artistic voices. 

It’s a perfect chance not just to view art, but to feel Turin itself as a cultural canvas wandering between installations, meeting local artists, experiencing the city in an artistic flow. But there is one more reason, the art week proposes a collective reflection and aims at thinking and interpreting the complexities of the present.

When? 1 and 2 November 2025 

Location: Oval Lingotto Fiere, Turin

Let's stay in Turin a little longer for tennis fans (and even those who simply enjoy sporting spectacle), the Nitto ATP Finals is one of Italy’s biggest events. It brings together the top eight singles players and doubles teams in a season-ending showpiece. 

But beyond the matches themselves, the Finals transform the whole city of Turin into a vibrant festival to not miss in November in Italy: fan events, trophy displays, musical performances, and city-wide celebrations all coincide with the tennis. It’s a high-energy way to experience sport, art and italian food in one go.

When? From 9th to 16th November 2025
Location: the Inalpi Arena, Turin

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Two wheels, adrenaline, and innovation: EICMA, the International Motorcycle and Accessories Exhibition is one of Milan’s most anticipated events each year. Here, motorcycle lovers and curious visitors alike can see world premieres of new bikes, meet legendary riders and discover cutting-edge gear and technology.

The exhibition also features outdoor test rides, stunt shows, and showcases from top global brands. It’s a true pilgrimage for anyone passionate about motorbikes.

When? From 6 to 9 November 2025
Location: Rho Fiera in Milan 

November marks the final chance to visit the Venice Biennale of Architecture 2025, one of the most influential cultural events in the world. Set in the Giardini and the Arsenale, this edition explores pressing themes of architecture, design, and urban life.

As the Biennale comes to a close, visitors can enjoy the last weeks of exhibitions, installations, and pavilions created by artists and architects from every continent. If you’ve never experienced it, this is your last call before it disappears until the next edition.

When? Until 23th November 2025
Location: Giardini and Arsenale, Venice

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If you are in Tuscany and you love Manga words you can’t miss 1 and 2 November 2025 there is Lucca Comics & Games. It’s Europe’s largest comics festival and second only to Tokyo Comic Con worldwide. Between the medieval walls of Lucca, the historic center transforms into a colorful world of cosplay, pop culture exhibitions, gaming tournaments, and meet-and-greets with international authors and illustrators. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just curious, the atmosphere is electric. 

When? 1th and 2nd November 2025
Location: in the Historical Center of  the city 

The White Truffle Festival held annually in San Miniato near Pisa has a long story. 

In November, the city squares are an open-air taste laboratory, where renowned chefs combine locally sourced organic produce with the finest traditional recipes for new culinary experiences and trends.

It is a festival dedicated to the prized white truffle which offers truffle hunts, tastings and a chance to explore the region's rich culinary traditions.

When? 15-16 / 22-23 / 29-30 November 2025

Location: in the Historical Center of San Miniato 

Tip: if you have the car, you haven’t the access in the historical center. Take the shuttle instead from Via Francesco Guerazzi,102 in Piazza Dante

Let’s continue this November 2025 in Italy with sweetness and with the party in the clouds. The main theme of this 31th edition of the Eurochocolate in Perugia is the clouds with a chocolate table as a stair to join it. 

The entrance is free and you can walk through stands discovering new tastes with limited editions in ChocoStores and also the origins of cocoa fruit, from Colombia and 22 countries to learn more about cocoa plants and chocolate around the world. 

As usual you can touch the sky within the historic LAB-Luisa Annibale Base, with guided tastings, a cocoa ceremony and unusual pairings.

This year there are many features not to be missed in the Chocolate Bar and The Nuvolab for children and families. 

When? From 14-23 November 2025
Location: Piazza della Repubblica, Corso Vannucci e via Mazzini in Perugia 

There are millions of reasons to visit Rome, in every season. And in November there is another one: Rome Jazz Festival. An event that was born in 1976 which in the last years has focused on the theme of jazz as a great cultural and social expression and as uniting people from all over the world, of every race and creed. 

In particular, this 49th edition is dedicated to spirituality. Thanks to its various forms, expressions, and rhythm in its language, Jazz can speak all the language of the world to communicate messages of freedom and rebirth. 

When? From 1 November 2025 to 23 November 2025
Locations: Auditorium, Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone and Casa del Jazz (House of Jazz)

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November also means Christmas is coming. In fact, it's very common to find Christmas villages, markets, and lights here and there, from north to south.

Speaking of the south, not far from Naples is one of the unmissable events in Italy in November 2025: the Luci d'Artista in Salerno.

It takes place in the streets, squares, and gardens of the city with artistic illuminations that follow different themes each year, from children's fairy tales to local beauties, from maritime myths to the Amalfi Coast, to name a few.

During your stroll among the lights and magic of Christmas, you can also admire the skyline and the splendid gulf thanks to the City Eye Ferris wheel.

When? From mid-November 2025 to mid-January
Where? In the center of Salerno
Tip: Visit the event's official website and social media for up-to-date news and the program.

Ice cream is always a good idea, in every season of the year. If you are in Sicily this November 2025 you can’t miss Sherbeth, the International Ice Cream Festival in the streets of Palermo.

This festival turns the Sicilian city into a journey of taste and art: open-air labs, cooking shows, tastings, concerts and entertainment suitable for families and connoisseurs alike. 

 A highlight is the Procopio Cutò competition, named after the Sicilian who helped pioneer modern gelato, where participants pitch creative flavors before both public and professional juries. Whether you’re curious to try unusual flavor combinations, learn from the gelato maestros, or simply indulge in creamy classics under Sicilian skies, Sherbeth is an event that captures the joy of craft and the culture of ice cream.

When? From 7th November to 10th November 2025
Location: Piazza Verdi, Via Maqueda, Teatro Massimo in Palermo

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