8 February 2025

The inaugural event that will kick off a year that sees Gorizia as European capital of culture! The event will bring together national and international guests, tourists and political representatives from Slovenia, Italy, Brussels and Europe. The artists will animate the route between the stations of Gorizia and Nova Gorica with concerts, shows and moments of cultural sharing.

From 1 to 9 May 2025

The March for Europe will symbolically celebrate the unity between Gorizia and Nova Gorica, visiting places that have marked crucial moments in European history. This event will ideally unite the two cities and offer participants a unique opportunity to reflect on European values of peace and cooperation. Along the way, cultural and commemorative initiatives will be organized where communities, associations and institutions will be involved, promoting dialogue and meeting between different cultures.

 May 26 - June 1, 2025

Festival that sees History as the protagonist and Gorizia the meeting place. The aim of this event is to cover topics of great importance over time with a multidisciplinary approach. Historians, journalists, authors, scholars and personalities from the most diverse fields make their contribution by involving the public in conferences, presentations, dialogues, shows, exhibitions and film screenings.

Blu Notte Gorizia Festival is a cultural and musical event that has been held at the Basaglia Park in Gorizia for several years, hosting internationally renowned jazz and blues artists such as Pietro Tonolo, Glauco Venier or John Taylor. Spend a pleasant summer evening in Gorizia accompanied by great music.

With lots of marvellous stands showcasing the best products and dishes of Europe's different culinary traditions, Gusti di Frontiera remains the largest wine and food event in Italy's Northeast, which for many years has been held during the month of September.

Gorizia will transform into a globe of flavors, the city center divided into themed neighborhoods, now known as villages, each representing a specific geographic area. 

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A historic international sailing regatta taking place every year in the Gulf of Trieste on the second Sunday of October, known for drawing in record number of participants, it is now considered the most crowded regatta in the world. This amazing competition involves both expert sailors and sailing lovers racing side by side on boats of different sizes divided into several divisions according to their length. The city of Trieste will plan several days of activities to celebrate this great sailing festival.

A tradition dating back to the Middle Ages, over two hundred stalls and many attractions for young and old characterize the traditional fair of Sant’Andrea, held every year between the end of November and the beginning of December. One of the most popular market fairs in all of Friuli Venezia Giulia and part of Slovenia, the only event still held in its entirety in the city center. Visitors will enjoy stands selling crafts and products of all kinds and sorts, along with a variety of attractions, rides and the Holiday lighting ceremony, traditionally marking the beginning of the Christmas season in the city.

 3 July 2025

The famous American rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars will perform at the Casa Rossa Arena in Gorizia, offering an unforgettable experience.

 July 9, 2025

Big date in the European capital of culture: Sting will perform on July 9 at Villa Manin!

 22 July 2025

One of the most influential singer-songwriters in contemporary music who has marked an entire generation around the world with her unmistakable style. The event will be held at Villa Manin in Codroipo.