Calendar
August 2026
›Ongoing this month
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20th Anniversary of the UNESCO Site "Le Strade Nuove e il sistema dei Palazzi dei Rolli"
01.02–31.12A year-long program of events across Genoa marking the 20th anniversary of the UNESCO World Heritage listing of the Rolli Palaces system, celebrating the city's historic aristocratic residences.
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ReC 26 at Teatro della Tosse
06.02–25.11 · Teatro della TosseThe 12th edition of the Resistere e Creare festival at Teatro della Tosse, blending dance, circus, theatre and live music under the artistic direction of Marina Petrillo.
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27th Edition of "Stelle nello Sport"
25.02–10.10 · Luoghi vari in cittàThe 27th edition of Stelle nello Sport, a long-running project celebrating sporting values and excellence at venues across Genoa, supporting Liguria's sports community for nearly three decades.
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Giovanni Korompay
29.03–01.11 · Wolfsonian MuseumAn exhibition at the Wolfsonian Museum in Genoa Nervi devoted to Giovanni Korompay (Venice, 1904 - Rovereto, 1988), offering a fresh look at one of the leading figures of second-generation Futurism nearly fifty years after his last major retrospective.
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Inside Monet Genoa
06.04–31.12 · Frugone CollectionsAn immersive multimedia exhibition in Genoa dedicated to the work of Claude Monet, part of the popular "Inside" series of digital art experiences.
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Art Therapy Workshops at the De Amicis Library
08.04–30.09 · Biblioteca Internazionale per ragazzi De AmicisA series of art therapy workshops at the De Amicis Library in Genoa, using creative practice as a tool for wellbeing and open to the local community.
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Incontri in Blu. Men, Women and Stories of the Sea. 7th Edition
09.04–30.10 · Galata Maritime MuseumThe 7th edition of Incontri in Blu, a series of talks in Genoa exploring the sea through the personal stories of the men and women connected to it, reflecting the city's maritime heritage.
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Ten Times Ten Years. Architectural Conversations on Grande Genova
17.04–27.11 · Palazzo Ducale - Archivio Storico del Comune di GenovaA series of talks in Genoa marking one hundred years since the creation of Grande Genova, the 1926 municipal merger, reflecting on the city's architectural and urban development since.
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Mimmo Rotella 1945 - 2005
24.04–13.09 · Palazzo Ducale - SottoporticatoA retrospective exhibition in Genoa spanning sixty years of work by Mimmo Rotella, the Italian artist celebrated for his decollage technique and ties to the Nouveau Realisme movement.
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The Four Treasures and the Art of Calligraphy
26.04–11.10 · Oriental Art Museum E. ChiossoneAn art exhibition in Genoa exploring calligraphy through the traditional 'four treasures' of the discipline, running from spring through autumn 2026.
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Meetings on the Relationship Between the Musei Nazionali and the City
01.05–30.09 · Royal Palace MuseumA series of talks in Genoa exploring the relationship between the Musei Nazionali and the city, part of the museums' cultural programming through 2026.
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Genoa in the Street, Genoa at the Table
04.05–31.12 · Biblioteca Centrale BerioA Genoa street-food and culinary event celebrating the city's cuisine and outdoor gastronomy scene, running through the end of 2026.
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Sailing Through the Pages: Sea Stories from Around the World
16.05–31.10 · Biblioteca Internazionale per ragazzi De AmicisAn art and literature programme in Genoa exploring maritime stories from around the world, running from spring to autumn 2026.
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Young Critics for Andersen
16.05–30.09 · Biblioteca Internazionale per ragazzi De AmicisAn art programme in Genoa titled Young Critics for Andersen, inviting young participants to engage critically with the work of Andersen, running through autumn 2026.
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Sailing Through the Pages: Self-Guided Workshop
18.05–31.10 · Biblioteca Internazionale per ragazzi De AmicisA family-friendly self-guided workshop in Genoa, part of a wider programme exploring maritime stories through books and activities, running through autumn 2026.
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The Secret Passages of Castello D'Albertis
11.06–10.09 · Castello D'Albertis – Museum of World CulturesA guided cultural tour revealing the hidden passages of Castello D'Albertis in Genoa, offered through the summer of 2026.
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Porto Antico EstateSpettacolo 2026
14.06–27.08 · Porto AnticoA summer program of live music and performances at Porto Antico, running from mid-June to late August 2026.
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One, Two, Three... Another Dive! Summer Activities and Readings at the De Amicis Library
15.06–19.09 · Biblioteca Internazionale per ragazzi De AmicisA summer program of playful activities and read-aloud sessions for children at the De Amicis Library.
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The 2026-2027 Season of Teatro Nazionale di Genova
18.06–22.05 · Teatro Nazionale di GenovaAn overview of the upcoming 2026-2027 theatre season at Teatro Nazionale di Genova.
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Peace? Peace!
25.06–10.09 · Piazza della MaddalenaA theatre production exploring the theme of peace.
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Urban Planning Walks
26.06–14.11 · Luoghi vari in cittàA series of guided walks exploring the urban planning and architecture of Genoa.
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From Pier to Pier
27.06–29.11 · Porto AnticoA cultural itinerary along Genoa's piers and waterfront.
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Festival in a Summer Night. 29th Edition
27.06–08.08 · Piazza S. MatteoThe 29th edition of a summer music festival held over a single night.
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Ancient Words for New Thoughts. Fourth Edition
27.06–29.09 · Palazzo RealeThe fourth edition of a music event pairing traditional texts with contemporary reflection.
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Summer 2026 at Acquario di Genova
01.07–31.08 · Aquarium of GenoaA summer program of family activities at the Acquario di Genova, running from July through August 2026.
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Scenarios of War. Screens of Peace
01.07–05.08 · Cinema SivoriA theatre program exploring the themes of war and peace through performance, running from July to early August 2026.
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'68. A Borderline Year
02.07–09.08 · Palazzo GrilloAn art exhibition reflecting on 1968 as a pivotal, borderline year in recent history, on view from July to August 2026.
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Paper Flowers and Natural Colors
02.07–05.08 · Muce - Museo Certosa di GenovaA workshop-style activity exploring paper flower making and natural dyeing techniques, running from July to August 2026.
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Le Latitudini dell’Arte 2026
03.07–06.09 · Galata Maritime MuseumAn art exhibition running from July to September 2026 in the Genoa area.
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Open-Air Nocturnes
23.07–13.08 · Palazzo Ducale - Cortile MaggioreA series of outdoor music concerts featuring nocturnes performed en plein air.
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Discovering Certosa: history, community and memory of Val Polcevera
29.07–26.08 · Muce - Museo Certosa di GenovaA cultural itinerary exploring the history, community life and collective memory of the Certosa district and Val Polcevera valley.