On 28 March 2026, the association Pro 4 Women organized a meeting dedicated to Niccolò Machiavelli, on the eve of the 500th anniversary of his death, which will occur in 2027.
Art Spotlight
The Italian Relationship with Time (It’s Not What You Think)
(David Benedetti) If you ask many foreigners about Italians and time, you will probably hear the sameanswer: they are always late. Trains are missed, dinners start...
A MASTER IN WRITING IN THE ANCIENT LAND OF GRAZIA DELEDDA
Based in Oristano, Sardinia, and inspired by the legacy of Grazia Deledda, Nobel Prize in Literature. It is about to begin. A low-residency graduate program taught in...
Leonardo’s Bella Pricipessa. Real or fake?
Angelo Paratico) Leonardo's Lost Princess is a wonderful book written by art collector and art historian Peter Silverman detailing his discovery of a real Leonardo Da...
L’Altro Danza / January 23, 2026 – Camploy Theatre HAMLET LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN HIM BEFORE: THE TALENT SHOW BY COLLETTIVO CINETICO TAKES THE STAGE AT CAMPLOY Who will...
Waterloo paved the way for thousands of British tourists visiting Verona
(A.P.) Recent controversies raised by the British press about the authenticity of Juliet's Balcony have not diminished its enduring appeal. We must not forget that...
Caterina di Cambio: Was she the mysterious mother of Leonardo da Vinci? Elisabetta Ulivi’s latest discovery
Elisabetta Ulivi, a professor at the University of Florence, Department of Mathematics, has spent several years researching the background of Leonardo da Vinci. In the...
The Bible of Borso d’Este: The Pope visits the exhibition of the masterpiece
(Angelo Paratico) Pope Leo XIV had lunch yesterday at the Apostolic Nunciature, then visited the Palazzo della Minerva in the early afternoon, where the Library of the...
An Englishwoman in love with Veneto
(Angelo Paratico) Alethea Jane Lawley Wiel, an English writer who loved Italy, especially Venice and Verona, she died in London on April 13, 1929, at the age of 77. She...
William Shakespeare and Gerolamo Cardano
(Angelo Paratico) Shakespeare's The Tempest is considered his last work, and in the monologue of the magician Prospero on an enchanted island with his daughter Miranda,...
France wants the Vitruvian Man for the Louvre Museum
There are rumors that the Louvre Museum would like to borrow Leonardo’s famous Vitruvian Man for a month-long exhibition. This request was already denied for the...
Ortensio Lando on the greatness of women
(Angelo Paratico) Ortensio Lando (Milan 1508/13? – Naples 1558) took as nickname The Tranquil. But in reality, he was an adventurous and troubled man of the...
A Chinese Beauty in a Renaissance Poem
(Angelo Paratico) Matteo Maria Boiardo (1434/41 – 19/20 December 1494) was a renowned Renaissance poet. He was born in Scandiano, Reggio Emilia, Italy (about 120 km...
William Shakespeare was in Verona but his name was Edward de Vere
(Angelo Paratico) Not all historians believe that a semi-illiterate impresario like William Shakespeare could have written all the masterpieces attributed to him, which...
Music as a global language of care: Verona hosts International Conference on musictherapy
More than a thousand participants, both in person and online, gathered at the Teatro Filarmonico of Verona for the first edition of Risonanze. Sound Communities for...
Klimt and Shakespeare in a groundbreaking Immersive Experience in Verona
This summer, Verona’s Teatro Ristori becomes the stage for an extraordinary fusion of visual art, music, and theater in “Un bacio senza tempo - A Timeless Kiss. Klimt...
Cartoon World brings animated magic to Verona: a weekend for the whole family
Get ready, Verona! On January 25 and 26, Cartoon World is set to enchant audiences at the Teatro Alcione. This vibrant live show brings over twenty beloved cartoon...
“ALIS New World” brings the wonders of cirque to Verona for the first time
Verona will host "ALIS New World" for the first time, a popular family show that has captivated audiences worldwide and has consistently sold-out performances across...
Mozart a Verona: a month-long musical celebration
The enchanting city of Verona is set to host the sixth edition of the Verona Mozart Festival from 5th January to 2nd February 2025. This annual celebration honours the...
A photo exhibition in Verona on the gazes of people crossing borders
An invisible bridge that connects distant yet nearby cultures and stories. This is the essence of the photography exhibition "Guarda te... chi è tra noi" “Look Who’s...
Dinner Shows at Teatro Ristori: three evenings of music and holiday spirit
The Dinner Shows are returning to the Teatro Ristori in Verona. For three exceptional evenings on December 6, 20, and 27, the theater will be transformed into an...
The Museum of Optical Illusions opens in Verona
Flying over the city without a parachute, going in and out of Van Gogh's Starry Sky, appearing and disappearing and then returning exactly where you started. Prodigies...
The Swan Lake returns to Verona with an original Fondazione Arena production
The magical world of ballet will return to Verona in December when Tchaikovsky's immortal classic, Swan Lake, will grace the stage of the Teatro Filarmonico. From...
The 2025 Arena di Verona Opera Festival cast has been revealed
The 2025 Arena di Verona Opera Festival is gearing up to present an extraordinary season, spotlighting world-renowned talent and special tributes. Kicking off on June...
Harlem Gospel Choir performs in Verona: a tribute to Aretha Franklin
The world-renowned Harlem Gospel Choir will perform at the Teatro Filarmonico in Verona on December 9, 2024, for a concert dedicated to the legendary Aretha Franklin....
Italian art protagonist with the 19th edition of ArtVerona this weekend
ArtVerona 2024 will open its doors on Friday 11 October and continue until Sunday 13 October. The exhibition sections of this edition are three and gather the adhesion...
Hiromi brings her “Sonicwonder” band to Verona: a concert beyond musical boundaries at Teatro Ristori on Thursday, October 10
On Thursday, October 10, the renowned Japanese pianist Hiromi will perform with her ensemble Sonicwonder at Teatro Ristori in Verona. Hiromi will be joined by Adam...
Depero art and futurism in an exhibition at Eataly’s old icehouse in Verona
In the halls of Eataly, on the first floor of the marvellously renovated old ice house in Borgo Roma, a district on the outskirts of Verona, the exhibition «Fortunato...
The “Pantarei” project: exploring Verona’s urban waters and the Adige river
Fondazione Cariverona has opened the doors of Palazzo Pellegrini, located in Verona’s historic center, to a new exhibition as part of the "Pantarei" project. Curated by...
Verona Shakespeare Fringe Festival: week of original language performances at Camploy Theater
The Verona Shakespeare Fringe Festival will enthrall spectators from August 22 to 29 at Camploy Theater, with a diverse roster of eight performances from theater...
Bahar Heidarzade has inaugurated her exhibit in Malcesine. Le mie pietre sono aquiloni will be open until November
The mediaeval Castello Scaligero in Malcesine, Verona, is hosting an art exhibit by Iranian artist Bahar Heidarzade, titled "Le mie pietre sono aquiloni" (my stones are...
Marisa Monte will perform “Os Maiores Successos” at the Teatro Romano
Marisa de Azevedo Monte, better known as Marisa Monte, is returning to Verona after a decade. On Sunday, July 28, the stunning tunes of the Brazilian singer-songwriter...
Iranian art against violence against women in an exhibition at Lake Garda
Iranian art in the Municipality of Malcesine (Lake Garda) to raise awareness of gender violence. For some months now, the interior and exterior spaces of the Scaligero...
“A Season of Many Souls”: Teatro Ristori 2024-2025 artistic season has been unveiled
Teatro Ristori in Verona has unveiled its rich and diverse 2024–2025 artistic season, promising over fifty events that span various arts, musical genres, and formats....
Fatoumata Diawara at the Teatro Romano: African sound ready to captivate Verona
Verona is set to be enchanted by the vibrant sounds of Fatoumata Diawara, the Malian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actress who has garnered international acclaim...
“Teatro nei cortili” 2024, theatre in the courtyards in Verona. The city’s popular culture all summer long
Once again this summer Verona's festival in the city's various neighbourhoods and courtyards offers a close-up taste of local culture through theatre (often not in...
Palco Venier brings 360-degree art to Sommacampagna
From theater to cinema, opera to circus, stand-up comedy, concerts, and park readings, Villa Venier welcomes the arts with Palco Venier, Sommacampagna's cultural...
Art in all forms on lake with the Riflessi del Garda Festival
The Festival Riflessi del Garda is back to enliven the Veronese shores of Lake Garda with a rich artistic programme. From 5th to 20th July, eight evenings of concerts,...
Estate Teatrale Veronese, starring Shakespeare and the great classics
The programme of the 2024 edition will see on the stage of the Teatro Romano (Roman Theatre), for the theatre section, some of the best Italian actors and first-rate...
“La Grande Opera Italiana Patrimonio dell’Umanità” event has brightened Verona
The Italian opera, recently recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, was celebrated in its most iconic home and the world's biggest open theater: the Arena...
The Festival della Bellezza brings summer to life with “Iconic Images and Thoughts”
Lectures on philosophy, literature, and art, theatrical monologues, concerts, and national premieres: the 11th Festival della Bellezza (Beauty's festival)...
A world premiere for the Arena di Verona on 7 June
Extraordinary inauguration on 7 June with the worldwide event "La Grande Opera italiana Patrimonio dell'Umanità" (The Great Italian Opera, World Heritage), promoted by...
A European premiere with three jazz giants at the Ristori Theatre in Verona
Three giants of jazz recognised, acclaimed and in demand all over the world. John Patitucci, Dave Weckl and Joey Calderazzo, on their first tour of Italy and Europe...
Concerts at the Arena di Verona: the complete summer schedule
With the approach of summer, the concerts at the Arena di Verona resume in full force, in addition to the lyrical offerings of the Opera Festival. Cutting the ribbon...
AbilityArt: celebrating unique artistry in Malcesine
Malcesine, a municipality near Verona on the shores of Lake Garda, once again takes the stage with a plethora of activities as the beautiful season arrives. One of...
Verona Jazz and Rumors Festival: the stars of the two music festivals at the Roman Theatre of the city unveiled
From 21st June the new edition of the Verona Jazz and Rumors Festival, historical music festivals within the Estate Teatrale Veronese 2024, the multidisciplinary...
French cinema in original language with free admission at the Verona Public Library
Delicate, entertaining, engaging. The films selected for the prestigious César Awards are many, diverse and unique. The Audiovisual Centre, in collaboration with the...
The international dance of Japanese Saburo Teshigawara for the first time in Verona
A hymn to slowness that fights against the frenzy of contemporaneity. Saburo Teshigawara, one of the most appreciated contemporary choreographers in the world, arrives...
The Shakespeare Walk in the historic center of Verona narrates the works of the greatest playwright
The Shakespeare Walk is about to turn the historic center into an outdoor museum. This afternoon, starting at 3:30 p.m. from the Satiro OFF Theater, participants can...
A journey to discover Dante’s paradise. The multimedia exhibition narrating the Divine Comedy returns
A journey to (re)discover Dante's Paradise from the perspective of young people. The multisensory exhibition dedicated to the Supreme Poet is returning, and following...