MID AUGUST – Festival In Una Notte d’Estate – Theatre festival in Piazza San Matteo
Mid-August, a festival of theatre which is held in Piazza San Matteo. Each year, a different theme is chosen
SEPTEMBER – Paganiana – Celebrates the work of musician and composer Niccolò Paganini
Held in various venues throughout Genoa, a series of events which celebrates the work of Genoa’s most famous musician and composer, Niccolò Paganini. As well as concerts given by top-class musicians from all over the world, there are also conferences, meetings, masterclasses and other cultural activities
OCTOBER – Pesto e Dintorni Festival – Celebration of the great Italian dish, pesto
Held in October at Palazzo Ducale. Food-lovers won’t want to miss out on this celebration of that great Italian dish, pesto, and its essential seven ingredients: basil, garlic, oil, salt, pine-nuts, pecorino and grana cheese
OCTOBER – Genova Boat Show – Latest happenings in the luxury boat market
Genova Boat Show – held early- to mid-October, here’s a chance to see the latest happenings in the luxury boat market, with exhibitors showcasing everything from boat and yacht accessories to the latest marina developments and nautical gifts
OCTOBER – Tuttantico – Held in Genoa’s Piazzale Kennedy – Vast antique market
Tuttantico – held in Genoa’s Piazzale Kennedy, this vast antique market sells everything from furniture to jewellery and paints