Genoa hosts over 500 annual events, with the Fiera Internazionale di Genova drawing 200,000+ visitors annually during its October run.
| Month | Event | Type | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Genoa Carnival | Street Festival | FREE |
| February | Genoa Film Festival | Cinema | €10-€35 |
| March | International Boat Show | Trade Show | €15-€45 |
| April | Genoa Jazz Festival | Music | €25-€50 |
| May | Festa della Sensa | Cultural | FREE |
| June | Genoa Street Food Festival | Food | €5-€15 |
| July | Genoa Jazz Festival | Music | €25-€50 |
| August | Genoa International Marathon | Sport | €35-€55 |
| September | Genoa Book Fair | Book Festival | €8-€20 |
| October | Fiera Internazionale di Genova | Trade Fair | €15-€75 |
| November | Genoa Classical Music Festival | Music | €20-€45 |
| December | Genoa Christmas Market | Market | FREE |
Genoa Carnival: February 10-15, 2026, throughout the historic center streets. Festa della Sensa: May 4, 2026, along the Porto Antico harbor. Genoa Christmas Market: December 1-24, 2026, in Piazza de Ferrari.
July offers the most festivals; book Fiera Internazionale tickets 6-12 months in advance. Use the Genoa Events app (official city app) or visit genoaevents.it for verified listings.
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