Almost 200 events from June to September: the summer season in Varese offers a huge number of events involving the historic city center, the Sacro Monte (Unesco Heritage), the beautifull Lake Varese, and all the neighborhoods and districts. There are many initiatives focused on music, theater, sports, open-air cinema, food and wine experiences, guided tours, art, nature, and wellness. Discover all the events in Varese, day by day!
JUNE
Festa del Rugby
11-13 June
Giubiano Sports Ground, Via Salvore 9
A major summer event featuring three days of sport, music and entertainment, organised by Rugby Varese. The programme includes tournaments, live concerts, DJ sets and food stalls. Info: festarugbyvarese.it
Incontri d’autore
Thursday 11 June, 6:00 PM
Civic Library, Via Sacco 9
Presentation of the book Il giocatore di golf by Carlo Monti. Info: bibliotecavarese.it
Esterno Notte
Thursday 11 June, 9:45 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of Benvenuti in campagna by Giambattista Avellino. Info: filmstudio90.it
Giugno Ok
Until 26 June
Biumo Superiore Parish Centre
35th edition of the summer festival with music, solidarity, sport and conviviality.
Ruggero Marrani. Materia in movimento
Until 28 June
Sala Veratti, Via Veratti 20
Sculpture and painting between abstraction and visionary futures. Free admission. Exhibition promoted by Circolo degli artisti di Varese.
Il Bernascone nascosto
Friday 12 June, 4:30-6:30 PM
Piazza Battistero
A journey to discover the famous bell tower, with curiosities and in-depth insights. Info: lavaresenascosta.com
Tra ville e giardini
Friday 12 June, from 7:30 PM
Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
An evening run through Varese’s historic villas and parks. An event combining sport, beauty and solidarity. Info: runnervarese.com
Alla scoperta del Plis Cintura Verde Sud
Saturday 13 June, 9:15 AM-12:30 PM
Meeting point in Capolago
Walk through the Capolago plain dedicated to local agricultural landscapes and olive groves. Info: comune.varese.it
Le sculture sonore di Marrani
Saturday 13 June, 4:00 PM
Sala Veratti
As part of the exhibition Materia in movimento dedicated to Ruggero Marrani, an experiential visit with the artist. Info: museivarese.it | circolodegliartistivarese.it
Villa Panza 10 anni, 10 nuove opere
Saturday 13 June, 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM
FAI Villa e Collezione Panza, Piazza Litta 1
Special guided tour. Info: villapanza.it
7 minuti
Saturday 13 June, 5:00 PM
Sala Montanari, Via dei Bersaglieri 1
Charity theatre performance by Gruppo Teatrale Crennese. Admission with voluntary donation. Info: gtcrennese.it
Mercatino hobbisti
Saturday 13 June
Via Marconi. The traditional market featuring artisans and hobbyists.
Incanto a Varese
Saturday 13 June, 6:00 PM
Piazza del Podesta. Choral music concert.
Info: solevoci.it
SHORThub90
Saturday 13 June, 9:00 PM
Filmstudio 90 Hall, Via De Cristoforis 5
Independent short film festival. Info: filmstudio90.it
Antico Mercato Bosino
Sunday 14 June
Corso Matteotti. Antiques and collectibles market in the historic centre of Varese.
‘800 a Palazzo Estense
Sunday 14 June, 3:00-7:30 PM
Salone Estense, Via Sacco 5
Historical re-enactment of a 19th-century Grand Ball. Info: magiamaskcomo.it
Varesanza
Sunday 14 June
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Festival with DJ sets, music and cabaret. Info: Instagram: giardinilivellanza
Main show The Del Fuegos – Rock band
Monday 15 June, 9:00 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
American rock on the stage of the Giardini Estensi arena. Info: comune.varese.it
Esterno Notte
Wednesday 17 June, 9:45 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of La piu piccola by Hafsia Herzi. Info: filmstudio90.it
Incontri d’autore
Thursday 18 June, 6:00 PM
Civic Library, Via Sacco 9
Presentation of the book Ricordi e pensieri di una vita by Martino Pirone. Info: bibliotecavarese.it
Esterno Notte
Thursday 18 June, 9:45 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of Father Mother Sister Brother by Jim Jarmusch. Info: filmstudio90.it
Holistic Yoga Walking. Riscoprire Villa Augusta
Thursday 18 June, 6:15-7:30 PM
Villa Augusta, Via San Giusto 5
In the park of Villa Augusta in Giubiano, a walk combining yoga and breathing techniques. Info: salesesonia1@gmail.com
Nord in Giallo
Friday 19 June, 6:30 PM
Sala Montanari, Via dei Bersaglieri 1
Noir fiction festival. Giovanni Grasso presents his latest novel Finche durera la terra. Info: nordingiallo.it
Incanto a Varese
Friday 19 June, 8:30 PM and 9:00 PM
Salone Estense, Via Sacco 5; Church of SS. Pietro e Paolo in Masnago, Piazza della Motta
Choral music concerts. Info: solevoci.it
La Musica degli Angeli 2026. Nuovi Orizzonti Sonori
Friday 19 June, 9:00 PM
Church of San Giorgio, Biumo Superiore
Music, spirituality and culture. Info: cameristicadivarese.it
BAZ Marco Bazzoni
Friday 19 June, 9:30 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Cabaret show. Marco “Baz” Bazzoni on the summer arena stage. Info: comune.varese.it
1946-2026. Le donne italiane conquistano il diritto di voto
19-30 June
Villa Mirabello – Civic Museums of the Municipality of Varese, Piazza della Motta 4
Exhibition promoted by ANPI Varese. Free admission.
Dialoghi del Sacro Monte
Saturday 20 June, 9:30 AM-1:00 PM and 2:30-5:00 PM
Casa Museo Lodovico Pogliaghi, Via Beata Giuliana 5
A series that transforms Sacro Monte into a place for discussion on the great issues of the present. Info: idialoghidelsacromonte.com
Conosci il tuo Patrimonio
Saturday 20 June, 10:00 AM
Giardini Estensi
Edible herbs and botanical stories, traditions and folklore in Varese. Part of the programme discovering the city’s historical, artistic and landscape heritage. Info: Infopoint in Via Sacco and vareseturismo.it
Premio Chiara | Festival del Racconto
Saturday 20 June, 11:00 AM
FAI Villa e Collezione Panza, Piazza Litta 2
An event within Varese’s literary festival. Info: premiochiara.it
Varese Pride
Saturday 20 June, 4:00 PM parade; 6:00 PM Pride Night
City centre and Giardini Estensi
Citywide festival dedicated to rights, accessibility and civic participation. Events and initiatives take place throughout June. Info: varesepride.it
Nord in Giallo
Saturday 20 June, 6:30 PM
Mondadori Bookstore, Via Morosini 10
Noir fiction festival. Orso Tosco presents his latest novel La malinconia del tartufo. Info: nordingiallo.it
Campionati Italiani di canottaggio
Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June
Schiranna
Two days of races with thousands of athletes competing on Lake Varese. Info: canottaggiolombardia.org
In festa con Silvia
Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June, from 10:00 AM
Centro Giovanile San Carlo Varese, Via Giannone 23
Volleyball tournament combining sport, music and solidarity.
Memorial Paolo Talamoni
Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June, 4:30-11:00 PM
Campus courts, Via Buscaja
Basketball tournament on the Masnago playground.
Palio di Masnago
19-29 June
Masnago district
The traditional Palio of the six districts, with meetings, performances, events, the Brenta race, a market and food stalls. Info: Facebook: Palio di Masnago
Antonio Barrese. Morfologie di luce
From 20 June
Fondazione Marcello Morandini, Via Francesco del Cairo 4
A journey dedicated to one of the Italian protagonists of artistic research between art, science and design. Info: fondazionemarcellomorandini.com
Camminata Varese-Sacro Monte
Sunday 21 June, 7:30-11:00 AM
Departure from the Gruppo Alpini headquarters
The Gruppo Alpini Varese celebrates the 95th anniversary of its foundation. Info: gruppoalpinivarese.it
Incanto a Varese
Sunday 21 June, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM
Salone Estense; Church of the Motta; Basilica of San Vittore
Choral music concerts. Info: solevoci.it
Mercato Insubrico
Sunday 21 June
Corso Matteotti
Market with local products in the city centre.
La Musica degli Angeli 2026. Nuovi Orizzonti Sonori
Sunday 21 June, 8:45 PM
Palazzo Orrigoni, Piazza XXVI Maggio
Music, spirituality and culture. Info: cameristicadivarese.it
Esterno Notte
Sunday 21 June, 9:45 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of Giulio Regeni. Tutto il male del mondo by Simone Manetti. Info: filmstudio90.it
Alberto Pellai – Esci da quella stanza
Tuesday 23 June, 8:30 PM
Teatro di Varese, Piazza della Repubblica
Educational event with compulsory booking. Proceeds donated to Associazione Amici del Pezzettino. Info: vareseinsubrialc@gmail.com
Esterno Notte
Tuesday 23 June, 9:45 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of Gioia mia by Margherita Spampinato. Info: filmstudio90.it
Esterno Notte
Wednesday 24 June, 9:45 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of Il delitto del 3° piano by Remi Bezançon. Info: filmstudio90.it
Holistic Yoga Walking. Riscoprire Villa Augusta
Thursday 25 June, 6:15-7:30 PM
Villa Augusta, Via San Giusto 5
In the park of Villa Augusta in Giubiano, a walk combining yoga and breathing techniques. Info: salesesonia1@gmail.com
Varesanza
Thursday 25 June
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Festival with DJ sets, music and cabaret. Info: Instagram: giardinilivellanza
Ice Gala e Acinque Summer Days
25-28 June
Varese Ice Arena, Via Albani
Four days of ice, sport and music. The Varese Ice Arena becomes a large village open to everyone, with street food, DJ sets, hockey and curling. On Friday 26 June, Dream Team – Ice Gala Varese brings to the rink, for the first time after the Olympics, the Italian bronze medallists in the Team Event of figure skating at Milano Cortina 2026. Info: acinqueicearena.com
Nord in Giallo
Friday 26 June, 6:30 PM
Libreria Ubik Varese, Piazza del Podesta 1
Meeting with Gian Andrea Cerone and presentation of his latest book L’incertezza del domani, as part of Varese’s noir fiction festival. Info: nordingiallo.it
Le canzoni di Federico Garcia Lorca
Friday 26 June, 8:30 PM
Salone Estense, Via Sacco 5
Concert-reading within Varese Estense Festival Menotti. Info: teatrogiornidispari.it
Il cinema sotto casa
Friday 26 June, 9:30 PM
Avigno, Galileo Galilei Primary School
Screening of Madame Clicquot as part of the neighbourhood cinema series. Free admission; bring your own chair. Info: comune.varese.it
Tra Sacro e Sacro Monte 2026
Friday 26-Sunday 28 June
Via Sacra, Sacro Monte
Festival of theatre at the Sacro Monte of Varese. Io sono il mistero is an itinerant performance along the Via Sacra. Friday 26 at 7:30 PM; Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 at 10:00 AM and 7:30 PM. Info: trasacroesacromonte.it
Festival Teatro e Territorio
Saturday 27 June, 4:00-5:00 PM
Lavit&friends, Piazza Carducci 5
L’arte dell’incontro. Performance. Info: franzato.it/info
Pizz’n’Zip
Saturday 27 June, 9:00 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Staged concert, Festival Echi Urbani 2026. Info: gliechidellanatura.academy
Ruggero Marrani. Materia in movimento
Saturday 27 June, 5:00 PM
Sala Veratti
History and stories of the Circolo degli Artisti di Varese. Meeting as part of the exhibition dedicated to Ruggero Marrani. Info: museivarese.it | circolodegliartistivarese.it
Vivilago
Friday 26-Sunday 28 June
Schiranna
On the shores of Lake Varese, a three-day event with celebration, sport, music and solidarity. Info: lionsclubvarese7laghi.it
Alla scoperta del Plis Cintura Verde Sud
Sunday 28 June, 9:15-11:00 AM
Parco degli Ulivi on Monte Bernasco
Appointment with Yoga dalla cima del PLIS! Info: comune.varese.it
Conosci il tuo Patrimonio
Sunday 28 June, 10:00 AM
Village of Santa Maria del Monte and Casa Museo Lodovico Pogliaghi
Programme discovering the city’s historical, artistic and landscape heritage. Info: Infopoint in Via Sacco and vareseturismo.it
The Vandoliers
Sunday 28 June, 9:00 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
From mariachi music to country punk. Info: comune.varese.it
Esterno Notte
Monday 29 June, 9:45 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of The Sea by Shai Carmeli-Pollak. Info: filmstudio90.it
Esterno Notte
Tuesday 30 June, 9:45 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of After Life – Qual e il tuo ricordo piu bello? by Hirokazu Kore-eda. Info: filmstudio90.it
JULY
Itinerari di gusto
1-31 July
A citywide food and wine festival dedicated to local excellence and local products, with events throughout the city. Info: itineraridigustovarese.it
Esterno Notte
Wednesday 1 July, 9:30 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of Franco Battiato – Il lungo viaggio by Renato De Maria. Info: filmstudio90.it
Tra Sacro e Sacro Monte
Thursday 2 July, 9:00 PM
XIV Chapel, Via Sacra
Theatre festival at Sacro Monte of Varese. Fausto Russo Alesi presents Francesco, canto di una creatura. Info: trasacroesacromonte.it
Holistic Yoga Walking. Riscoprire Villa Augusta
Thursday 2 July, 6:15-7:30 PM
Villa Augusta, Via San Giusto 5
In the park of Villa Augusta in Giubiano, a walk combining yoga and breathing techniques. Info: salesesonia1@gmail.com
Riemann Prize Ceremony
Friday 3 July, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Salone Estense, Via Sacco 5
Event by Riemann International School of Mathematics.
Mercato Coldiretti
Friday 3 July
Piazzale De Gasperi Market with local products.
Alberto Farina
Friday 3 July, 9:30 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Cabaret show on the summer arena stage. Info: comune.varese.it
Coppa Tre Laghi e Varese Campo dei Fiori
Friday 3-Sunday 5 July
Historic car event. Info: automotostorichevarese.it
Nicoletta Magnani. Ho visto un cratere nel sole dopo mille miglia di luce della luna
3-29 July
Sala Veratti, Via Veratti 20
Multimodal artistic event with painting, poetry, music and meetings. Free admission. Info: circolodegliartistivarese.it | museivarese.it
Villa Panza 10 anni, 10 nuove opere
Saturday 4 July, 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM
FAI Villa e Collezione Panza, Piazza Litta 1
Special guided tour. Info: villapanza.it
Varesanza
Saturday 4 July
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Festival with music, DJ sets and cabaret. Info: Instagram: giardinilivellanza
Tra Sacro e Sacro Monte
Saturday 4 July, 9:00 PM
Arena Spazio Yak, Piazza Fulvio de Salvo
Theatre festival at Sacro Monte of Varese. Performance Ecologia capitalista. Info: trasacroesacromonte.it
Il cinema sotto casa
Saturday 4 July, 9:30 PM
Valle Olona, lawn of the Church of Sant’Agostino
Screening of Dragon Trainer as part of the neighbourhood cinema series. Free admission; bring your own chair. Info: comune.varese.it
Conosci il tuo Patrimonio
Sunday 5 July, 10:30 AM
Villa e Collezione Panza
Event in the programme discovering the city’s historical, artistic and landscape heritage. Info: Infopoint in Via Sacco and vareseturismo.it
Vespro d’organo
Sunday 5 July, 4:30 PM
Basilica of San Vittore, Piazza San Vittore
Concert for the Vespri d’Organo series with Davide Paleari. Info: santantonioabatevarese.it
Let’s Dance
Sunday 5 July, 6:30 PM
Gardens of Villa Recalcati, Piazza Liberta 1
Concert with Orchestra da Camera Canova. Info: orchestracanova.com
L’inverno del nostro scontento: Henze e Shakespeare
Sunday 5 July, 8:30 PM
Salone Estense, Via Sacco 5
Concert-reading within Varese Estense Festival Menotti. Info: teatrogiornidispari.it
Esterno Notte
Monday 6 July, 9:30 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of Il bene comune by Rocco Papaleo. Info: filmstudio90.it
Tra Sacro e Sacro Monte
Tuesday 7 July, 9:00 PM
Sanctuary of Santa Maria del Monte
Fausto Cabra presents Fonti. Info: trasacroesacromonte.it
Esterno Notte
Tuesday 7 July, 9:30 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of Ammazzare stanca by Daniele Vicari. Info: filmstudio90.it
Sere FAI d’Estate-Sotto un cielo d’estate
Tuesday 7 July-Tuesday 8 September
FAI Villa e Collezione Panza, Piazza Litta 1
Villa Panza art and a sunset aperitif. Info: villapanza.it
Varesanza
Thursday 9 July
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Festival with DJ sets, music and cabaret. Omar Pedrini presents his book and music. Info: Instagram: giardinilivellanza
Tra Sacro e Sacro Monte
Thursday 9 July, 9:00 PM
XIV Chapel, Via Sacra
Theatre festival at Sacro Monte of Varese. Ippolita Baldini presents Una ballata per Chiara. Info: trasacroesacromonte.it
Holistic Yoga Walking. Riscoprire Villa Augusta
Thursday 9 July, 6:15-7:30 PM
Villa Augusta, Via San Giusto 5
In the park of Villa Augusta in Giubiano, a walk combining yoga and breathing techniques. Info: salesesonia1@gmail.com
Concerto Jazz | Simply Bop Big Band
Friday 10 July, 9:00 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
An evening of music under the stars. Info: comune.varese.it
Il cinema sotto casa
Friday 10 July, 9:30 PM
San Fermo, small sports field in Via Sette Termini
Screening of La vita da grandi as part of the neighbourhood cinema series. Free admission; bring your own chair. Info: comune.varese.it
Mercato Coldiretti
Friday 10 July
Piazzale De Gasperi
Market with local products.
Origins. Scanner evolution
Saturday 11 July, 8:30 PM
Teatro M.Art.E, Via Cavour 30
Shuma by and with Peppe Macauda, for the Origins 2026 theatre festival. Info: martevarese.it
41° edizione Marciando per la Vita
Sunday 12 July
Franco Ossola Municipal Stadium, Via Giuseppe Bolchini
Charity running event. Info: piededoro.it
Antico Mercato Bosino
Sunday 12 July
Corso Matteotti
Antiques and collectibles market in the historic centre of Varese.
Esterno Notte
Monday 13 July, 9:30 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of Rental Family – Nelle vite degli altri by Hikari. Info: filmstudio90.it
Esterno Notte
Tuesday 14 July, 9:30 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of Primavera by Damiano Michieletto. Info: filmstudio90.it
Sere FAI d’Estate-Sotto un cielo d’estate
Tuesday 14 July, 6:00-11:00 PM
FAI Villa e Collezione Panza, Piazza Litta 1
Villa Panza, art and sunset. Info: villapanza.it
Varesanza
Wednesday 15 July
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5. Festival with DJ sets, music and cabaret. DJ Massimino presents La storia della musica house. Info: Instagram: giardinilivellanza
Tra Sacro e Sacro Monte
Thursday 16 July, 9:00 PM
XIV Chapel, Via Sacra
Alessio Boni and Marcello Prayer present Ai margini della luce. Info: trasacroesacromonte.it
Esterno Notte
Thursday 16 July, 9:30 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of No Other Choice – Non c’è altra scelta by Park Chan-Wook. Info: filmstudio90.it
Holistic Yoga Walking. Riscoprire Villa Augusta
Thursday 16 July, 6:15-7:30 PM
Villa Augusta, Via San Giusto 5
In the park of Villa Augusta in Giubiano, a walk combining yoga and breathing techniques. Info: salesesonia1@gmail.com
Esterno Notte
Friday 17 July, 9:30 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of La grazia by Paolo Sorrentino. Info: filmstudio90.it
Il cinema sotto casa
Friday 17 July, 9:30 PM
Bizzozero, Parish Centre, Piazza Sant’Evasio
Screening of Una terapia di gruppo as part of the neighbourhood cinema series. Free admission; bring your own chair. Info: comune.varese.it
Mercato Coldiretti
Friday 17 July
Piazzale De Gasperi. Market with local products.
Tra Sacro e Sacro Monte
Saturday 18 July, 7:30 PM and 9:15 PM
Piazza Sant’Evasio, Bizzozero
Theatre festival at Sacro Monte of Varese. Performance 17 selfie dalla fine del mondo. Info: trasacroesacromonte.it
Varese Gospel & Soul Festival
Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
International gospel choir festival. Info: solevoci.it
Conosci il tuo Patrimonio
Sunday 19 July, 10:00 AM
Sacro Monte (in English)
Event in the programme discovering the city’s historical, artistic and landscape heritage. Info: Infopoint in Via Sacco and vareseturismo.it
Mozart e Salieri
Sunday 19 July, 6:30 PM
Villa Recalcati, Piazza Liberta 1
Concert with Orchestra Canova. Info: orchestracanova.com
Mercato Insubrico
Sunday 19 July
Corso Matteotti. Market with local products in the city centre.
Esterno Notte
Monday 20 July, 9:30 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of Bugonia by Yorgos Lanthimos. Info: filmstudio90.it
Esterno Notte
Tuesday 21 July, 9:30 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of Il maestro by Andrea Di Stefano. Info: filmstudio90.it
Tra Sacro e Sacro Monte
Tuesday 21 July, 9:00 PM
Sanctuary of Santa Maria del Monte
Theatre festival at Sacro Monte of Varese. Lucilla Giagnoni presents Francesco e l’infinitamente piccolo. Info: trasacroesacromonte.it
Sere FAI d’Estate-Sotto un cielo d’estate
Tuesday 21 July, 6:00-11:00 PM
FAI Villa e Collezione Panza, Piazza Litta 1
Villa Panza art and sunset. Info: villapanza.it
Varesanza
Wednesday 22 July
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Festival with DJ sets, music and cabaret. Info: Instagram: giardinilivellanza
Tra Sacro e Sacro Monte
Thursday 23 July, 9:00 PM
XIV Chapel, Via Sacra
Theatre festival at Sacro Monte of Varese. Ambrogio Sparagna presents Canto delle creature. Info: trasacroesacromonte.it
Esterno Notte
Thursday 23 July, 9:30 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of Le bambine by Valentina Bertani and Nicole Bertani. Info: filmstudio90.it
Holistic Yoga Walking. Riscoprire Villa Augusta
Thursday 23 July, 6:15-7:30 PM
Villa Augusta, Via San Giusto 5
In the park of Villa Augusta in Giubiano, a walk combining yoga and breathing techniques. Info: salesesonia1@gmail.com
Mercato Coldiretti
Friday 24 July
Piazzale De Gasperi. Market with local products.
La Musica degli Angeli 2026. Nuovi Orizzonti Sonori
Friday 24 July, 9:00 PM
Liceo Musicale Malipiero
Music, spirituality and culture. Info: cameristicadivarese.it
Esterno Notte
Friday 24 July, 9:30 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of Hamnet – Nel nome del figlio by Chloe Zhao. Info: filmstudio90.it
Il cinema sotto casa
Friday 24 July, 9:30 PM
Bustecche, car park in Via R. Lombardi
Screening of F1 – Il film as part of the neighbourhood cinema series. Free admission; bring your own chair. Info: comune.varese.it
Varese Block Party
Saturday 25 July
Via Como
Via Como becomes a large stage with music and many activities. From 3:00 PM stands, performances and workshops. From 5:45 PM live music with La Societate, Colla, One Horse Band, Smatik in the Jungle, Loste, Affari Grossi and the winning band of Rugby Music Challenge 2026. From 10:45 PM DJ set with Boom Boom Sound / Trashmilano and DJ Dos. Event by Informagiovani.
Varesanza
Saturday 25 July
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Festival with cabaret. Luca Vullo presents La voce del corpo. Info: Instagram: giardinilivellanza
Conosci il tuo Patrimonio
Sunday 26 July, 10:00 AM
Village of Santa Maria del Monte and Casa Museo Lodovico Pogliaghi
Event in the programme discovering the city’s historical, artistic and landscape heritage. Info: Infopoint in Via Sacco and vareseturismo.it
Varesanza
Monday 27 July
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Festival with DJ sets, music and cabaret. DJ Dos, DJ Vittorio and DJ Paolino. Guest: Ricky Leroy. Info: Instagram: giardinilivellanza
Esterno Notte
Tuesday 28 July, 9:30 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of Lady Nazca – La signora delle linee by Damien Dorsaz. Info: filmstudio90.it
Sere FAI d’Estate-Sotto un cielo d’estate
Tuesday 28 July, 6:00-11:00 PM
FAI Villa e Collezione Panza, Piazza Litta 1
Villa Panza art and sunset. Info: villapanza.it
La Musica degli Angeli 2026. Nuovi Orizzonti Sonori
Thursday 30 July, 9:00 PM
Church of San Giorgio, Biumo Superiore
Music, spirituality and culture. Info: cameristicadivarese.it
Esterno Notte
Thursday 30 July, 9:30 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of Sentimental Value by Joachim Trier. Info: filmstudio90.it
Holistic Yoga Walking. Riscoprire Villa Augusta
Thursday 30 July, 6:15-7:30 PM
Villa Augusta, Via San Giusto 5
In the park of Villa Augusta in Giubiano, a walk combining yoga and breathing techniques. Info: salesesonia1@gmail.com
Tra-Monti Festival
Thursday 30 July, 9:00 PM
Villa Toeplitz, Via G.B. Vico 46
Music festival. La Quarta Luna. Tribute to Lucio Dalla, for the music event in the park of Villa Toeplitz in Varese. Info: Instagram: Tra-Monti Festival
Mercato Coldiretti
Friday 31 July
Piazzale De Gasperi. Market with local products.
Tra-Monti Festival
Friday 31 July, 9:00 PM
Villa Toeplitz, Via G.B. Vico 46
Music Festival .Nada, opening act: Santoianni, for the music event in the park of Villa Toeplitz in Varese. Info: Instagram: Tra-Monti Festival
Varesanza
Friday 31 July
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Festival with DJ sets, cabaret and music. Info: Instagram: giardinilivellanza
Campionati europei di canottaggio
31 July-2 August
Schiranna, Lake Varese
Races with athletes from all over Europe. Info: vareserowing.com
AUGUST
Tra-Monti Festival
Saturday 1 August, 9:00 PM
Villa Toeplitz, Via G.B. Vico 46
Music Festival. Vintage Violence, opening acts: Gospel and Filippo Dallinferno, for the music event in the park of Villa Toeplitz in Varese. Info: Instagram: Tra-Monti Festival
Esterno Notte
Saturday 1 August, 9:15 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of Michael by Antoine Fuqua. Info: filmstudio90.it
Arte in libertà
1-30 August
Sala Veratti, Via Veratti 20
Exhibition with paintings, photography and sculpture. Curated by Associazione Artisti Indipendenti. Info: museivarese.it
Esterno Notte
Sunday 2 August, 9:15 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of Le citta di pianura by Francesco Sossai. Info: filmstudio90.it
Varesanza
Monday 3 August
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Festival with DJ sets, music and cabaret. DJ Paolino, DJ Vittorio. Guest: Roberto Intrallazzi. Info: Instagram: giardinilivellanza
Esterno Notte
Tuesday 4 August, 9:15 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of The Drama – Un segreto e per sempre by Kristoffer Borgli. Info: filmstudio90.it
Sere FAI d’Estate-Sotto un cielo d’estate
Tuesday 4 August, 6:00-11:00 PM
FAI Villa e Collezione Panza, Piazza Litta 1
Villa Panza art and sunset. Info: villapanza.it
Esterno Notte
Thursday 6 August, 9:15 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of Amarga Navidad by Pedro Almodovar. Info: filmstudio90.it
Varesanza
Friday 7 August
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Festival with DJ sets, music and cabaret. Info: Instagram: giardinilivellanza
Il cinema sotto casa
Friday 7 August, 9:30 PM
Casbeno, Villa Recalcati
Screening of Giurato numero 2 as part of the neighbourhood cinema series. Free admission; bring your own chair. Info: comune.varese.it
Esterno Notte
Saturday 8 August, 9:15 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of Il diavolo veste Prada 2 by David Frankel. Info: filmstudio90.it
Festa della Montagna
8-15 August
Campo dei Fiori
The traditional summer event organised by Gruppo Alpini Varese: at Campo dei Fiori, near the historic Grand Hotel, with music, excursions and good food. Info: festadellamontagna.it
Antico Mercato Bosino
Sunday 9 August
Corso Matteotti
Special edition of the antiques and collectibles market in Varese’s historic centre.
Esterno Notte
Sunday 9 August, 9:15 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of Project Hail Mary – L’ultima missione by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Info: filmstudio90.it
Varesanza
Monday 10 August
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Festival with DJ sets, music and cabaret. DJ Dos, DJ Vittorio and DJ Paolino. Surprise guest. Info: Instagram: giardinilivellanza
La notte dei poeti
Monday 10 August
Villa Toeplitz, Via G.B. Vico 46
Poetry and music under the starry sky. Event within Varese Estense Festival Menotti.
Esterno Notte
Tuesday 11 August, 9:15 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of La torta del presidente by Hasan Hadi. Info: filmstudio90.it
Sere FAI d’Estate-Sotto un cielo d’estate
Tuesday 11 August, 6:00-11:00 PM
FAI Villa e Collezione Panza, Piazza Litta 1
Villa Panza art and a sunset aperitif. Info: villapanza.it
Varesanza
Wednesday 12 August
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Festival with DJ sets, music and cabaret. Info: Instagram: giardinilivellanza
Esterno Notte
Thursday 13 August, 9:15 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of Una battaglia dopo l’altra by Paul Thomas Anderson. Info: filmstudio90.it
Esterno Notte
Friday 14 August, 9:15 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of Smart Working by Svevo Moltrasio. Info: filmstudio90.it
Esterno Notte
Sunday 16 August, 9:15 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of Il prigioniero by Alejandro Amenabar. Info: filmstudio90.it
Varesanza
Monday 17 August
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Festival with DJ sets, music and cabaret. DJ Dos, DJ Vittorio and DJ Paolino. Surprise guest. Info: Instagram: giardinilivellanza
Esterno Notte
Monday 17 August, 9:15 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of Mio fratello e un vichingo by Anders Thomas Jensen. Info: filmstudio90.it
Sere FAI d’Estate-Sotto un cielo d’estate
Monday 17 August, 6:00-11:00 PM
FAI Villa e Collezione Panza, Piazza Litta 1
In the atmosphere of the summer sunset, visitors can explore Villa Panza’s permanent collection, whose works, including site-specific installations, reveal unexpected details as the light changes. Info: villapanza.it
Varesanza
Wednesday 19 August
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Festival with DJ sets, music and cabaret. Info: Instagram: giardinilivellanza
Esterno Notte
Thursday 20 August, 9:15 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of Norimberga by James Vanderbilt. Info: filmstudio90.it
La Musica degli Angeli 2026. Nuovi Orizzonti Sonori
Friday 21 August, 6:00 PM
Sala Veratti
Music, spirituality and culture. Info: cameristicadivarese.it
Esterno Notte
Friday 21 August, 9:15 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of Sirat by Oliver Laxe. Info: filmstudio90.it
Esterno Notte
Saturday 22 August, 9:15 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Surprise film. Info: filmstudio90.it
Esterno Notte
Sunday 23 August, 9:15 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of Köln 75 by Ido Fluk. Info: filmstudio90.it
Varesanza
Monday 24 August
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Festival with DJ sets, music and cabaret. DJ Dos, DJ Vittorio and DJ Paolino. Surprise guest. Info: Instagram: giardinilivellanza
Esterno Notte
Tuesday 25 August, 9:15 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Surprise film. Info: filmstudio90.it
Sere FAI d’Estate-Sotto un cielo d’estate
Tuesday 25 August, 6:00-11:00 PM
FAI Villa e Collezione Panza, Piazza Litta 1
Villa Panza art and a sunset aperitif. Info: villapanza.it
Esterno Notte
Thursday 27 August, 9:15 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Screening of Romeria – Il mare dei ricordi by Carla Simon. Info: filmstudio90.it
Varesanza
Friday 28 August
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Festival with DJ sets, music and cabaret. Beppe Braida presents Piano B. Info: Instagram: giardinilivellanza
Esterno Notte
Saturday 29 August, 9:15 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Surprise film. Info: filmstudio90.it
Conosci il tuo Patrimonio
Sunday 30 August, 3:00 PM
Fondazione Morandini
Event in the programme discovering the city’s historical, artistic and landscape heritage. Info: Infopoint in Via Sacco and vareseturismo.it
Esterno Notte
Sunday 30 August, 9:15 PM
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Open-air cinema series. Surprise film. Info: filmstudio90.it
Aura Coeli. Ovvero la Forma dell’Aria
30 August-27 September
Villa Mirabello – Civic Museums of the Municipality of Varese, Piazza della Motta 4
The sky, in its boundless and ever-changing immensity, has always been a source of inspiration for artists, writers, musicians and poets. Info: associazioneliberiartistivarese.com | museivarese.it
Varesanza
Monday 31 August
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Festival with DJ sets, music and cabaret. Beppe Braida presents Piano B. Info: Instagram: giardinilivellanza
SEPTEMBER
Sere FAI d’Estate-Sotto un cielo d’estate
1 September, 6:00-11:00 PM
FAI Villa e Collezione Panza, Piazza Litta 1
Villa Panza art and a sunset aperitif. Info: villapanza.it
La Musica degli Angeli 2026. Nuovi Orizzonti Sonori
Thursday 3 September, 6:00 PM
Liceo Musicale Malipiero
Music, spirituality and culture. Info: cameristicadivarese.it
Holistic Yoga Walking. Riscoprire Villa Augusta
Thursday 3 September, 6:15-7:30 PM
Villa Augusta, Via San Giusto 5
In the park of Villa Augusta in Giubiano, a walk combining yoga and breathing techniques. Info: salesesonia1@gmail.com
Centenario don Vittorione. Celebrazione
Saturday 5 September, 6:00 PM
Salone Estense, Via Sacco 5
Commemorative event. Info: africamission.org
Rock the Jungle 2026
Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5; San Fermo Sports Ground, Via Sette Termini
An event combining music, sport, social commitment and good food. Info: blackbluefestival.com
Artisti in Corso Matteotti
Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September
Corso Matteotti
Exhibition of works by painters and artists in the city centre streets.
Conosci il tuo Patrimonio
Sunday 6 September, 10:30 AM
Villa e Collezione Panza
Event in the programme discovering the city’s historical, artistic and landscape heritage. Info: Infopoint in Via Sacco and vareseturismo.it
Penasca di San Fermo: un borgo da riscoprire
Sunday 6 September, 10:00 AM-8:00 PM
Penasca di San Fermo
Art exhibition promoted by the cultural group Amici di San Fermo, with painting, sculpture and photography displayed through the village streets.
Vespro d’organo
Sunday 6 September, 4:30 PM
Basilica of San Vittore, Piazza San Vittore
Concert for the Vespro d’organo series with Gabriele Conti. Info: santantonioabatevarese.it
Varesanza
Sunday 6 September
Arena Estate, Giardini Estensi, Via Sacco 5
Ciao Marino: many comedian friends together in his memory. Info: Instagram: giardinilivellanza
Sere FAI d’Estate-Sotto un cielo d’estate
8 September, 6:00-11:00 PM
FAI Villa e Collezione Panza, Piazza Litta 1
Villa Panza art and a sunset aperitif. Info: villapanza.it
Varese ArcheoFilm. Edizione 2026
9-12 September
Sala Montanari, Via dei Bersaglieri 1
International documentary film festival on archaeology, art, environment and ethnology. Info: comune.varese.it
Holistic Yoga Walking. Riscoprire Villa Augusta
Thursday 10 September, 6:15-7:30 PM
Villa Augusta, Via San Giusto 5
In the park of Villa Augusta in Giubiano, a walk combining yoga and breathing techniques. Info: salesesonia1@gmail.com
La Musica degli Angeli 2026. Nuovi Orizzonti Sonori
Friday 11 September, 5:30 PM
Castello di Masnago, Via Cola di Rienzo 42 (entrance from Via Monguelfo)
Music, spirituality and culture. Info: cameristicadivarese.it
Concerto Capriccio Viennese
Friday 11 September, 9:00 PM
Salone Estense, Via Sacco 5
Event for Festival Echi Urbani. Info: gliechidellanatura.academy
Fiera di Varese
11-20 September
Schiranna
The key event for businesses, professionals and the public returns, with events, talks, special guests and street food. Free admission. Info: fieravarese.it
Conosci il tuo Patrimonio
Saturday 12 September, 3:00 PM
Historic centre of Varese
Programme discovering the city’s historical, artistic and landscape heritage. Info: Infopoint in Via Sacco and vareseturismo.it
Mercatino hobbisti
Saturday 12 September
Via Marconi
Traditional market with artisans and hobbyists.
Villa Panza 10 anni, 10 nuove opere
Saturday 12 September, 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM
FAI Villa e Collezione Panza, Piazza Litta 1
Special guided tour. Info: villapanza.it
Alla scoperta del Plis Cintura Verde Sud
Saturday 12 September, 9:15 AM-12:30 PM
Meeting point at the small harbour of Capolago
Discovering birdlife in the PLIS Cintura Verde Sud, a nature walk. Info: comune.varese.it
Sei Giorni internazionale di Varese per moto storiche
Saturday 12 September
Corso Matteotti Info: automotostorichevarese.it
Incontri tra Cielo e Terra | Porte aperte all’Osservatorio
Sunday 13 September, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Schiaparelli Observatory – Cittadella di Scienze della Natura, Campo dei Fiori
Meteorology. Visits, workshops and educational experiences. Info: astrogeo.va.it
120 anni della fondazione del CAI Varese
15-30 September
Porticoes of Palazzo Estense
Photographic exhibition. Display of images of the activities of the Italian Alpine Club – Varese Section. Info: caivarese.it
Holistic Yoga Walking. Riscoprire Villa Augusta
Thursday 17 September, 6:15-7:30 PM
Villa Augusta, Via San Giusto 5
In the park of Villa Augusta in Giubiano, a walk combining yoga and breathing techniques. Info: salesesonia1@gmail.com
Incontri tra Cielo e Terra
Friday 18 September, 9:00 PM
Salone Estense, Via Sacco 5
The astronomy of the Egyptians. Speaker: Enrico Ferraris, curator of the Egyptian Museum of Turin. Info: astrogeo.va.it
ARS Sonora
Saturday 19 September, from dawn to sunset
FAI Villa e Collezione Panza, Piazza Litta 2
As part of Sere FAI d’Estate, a major closing event dedicated to young people. A cycle of concerts and innovative activities aimed at experimenting with contemporary sounds in dialogue with the poetics of the villa, the collection and this year’s exhibition dedicated to Joseph Albers. Info: villapanza.it
Mercatino hobbisti
Saturday 19 September
Via Marconi. Traditional market with artisans and hobbyists.
Il lago che vogliamo – Run for Lake Varese
Sunday 20 September, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Varese-Gavirate, Lake Varese cycle path
Competitive race promoting sustainability. Info: ecorunvarese.it
Holistic Yoga Walking. Riscoprire Villa Augusta
Thursday 24 September, 6:15-7:30 PM
Villa Augusta, Via San Giusto 5
In the park of Villa Augusta in Giubiano, a walk combining yoga and breathing techniques. Info: salesesonia1@gmail.com
Parola di Donna 2026
Friday 25 September
Salone Estense, Via Sacco 5
Seventh edition of the festival exploring the female universe through theatre, music and meetings. Info: comune.varese.it
Stagione di Improvvisazione Teatrale
Saturday 26 September
Auditorium of Civico Liceo Musicale Malipiero, Via Garibaldi 4
Interactive performances with the audience: scenes never seen before! Info: isenzatesto.com
Mercato dei sapori
Friday 26 and Saturday 27 September
Via Marconi Market dedicated to typical food and wine products and crafts.
Dal fronte al palco una felice avventura
Sunday 27 September, 6:00 PM
Sala Montanari, Via dei Bersaglieri 1
Festival dei Laghi Lombardi – 9th Edition. Info: festivaldeilaghi.com
MUSEUM
Isolino Virginia – Museo Ponti
Open every Saturday and Sunday
Lake Varese
Accessible every Saturday and Sunday. Boat service operates from 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM from the Biandronno landing stage, near the cycle and pedestrian path in Via Marconi. The restaurant managed by Giulietta al Lago – Isolino Virginia is open. Info: Boat times, costs and bookings: giuliettaallago.it | isolino@giuliettaallago.it | +39 331 4145088
Museo d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea del Castello di Masnago
Via Cola di Rienzo; parking in Via Monguelfo
Art inside and outside the walls: the Orsini Collection becomes part of the permanent route in the rooms of the Castle and in Mantegazza Park. On display: Passaggio alla Luce, with works by Giuseppe Portella in dialogue with the Castle Museum collection. Info: +39 0332 820409 | museivarese.it
Museo Archeologico di Villa Mirabello
Piazza della Motta 4
The museum gathers historical and archaeological evidence from the Varese area. Info: museivarese.it
Villa e Collezione Panza – FAI
Piazza Litta 1
On the Biumo hill in Varese, an exceptional collection of contemporary art. On display: Josef Albers: Meditations. Info: villapanza.it | fondoambiente.it
