San Giuseppe Fair
St Joseph has been the patron saint of La Spezia since 1653 and the city celebrates the feast day with a large fair on 19 March. In ancient times, the fair of St. Joseph lasted five days. Merchants arrived in the city to sell all kinds of goods, especially foodstuffs. Today, the fair, which continues […]
Giancarlo Giannini in ‘Poetry and Music’: when the voice becomes art
One of the most intense voices in Italian cinema arrives in La Spezia with a show that combines literature, acting and melody: Giancarlo Giannini presents ‘Poesia e musica’ (Poetry and Music), an intimate encounter with the beauty of words and notes. With his extraordinary stage presence, Giannini brings the verses of great poets – from […]
Alessandro Bergonzoni in “Arrivano i dunque”: the theatre of the absurd that speaks to the present
The indomitable genius of language returns to La Spezia: Alessandro Bergonzoni brings to the stage ‘Arrivano i dunque’ (Here Come the Therefore), a compelling monologue that challenges logic and linearity, playing with words to delve into the meaning (and non-meaning) of the contemporary world. With his unmistakable style, Bergonzoni constructs a theatrical flow made up […]
Nino D’Angelo in “I miei meravigliosi anni ’80”: musica e cuore napoletano in scena a La Spezia
With his unmistakable voice and Neapolitan charisma, Nino D’Angelo returns to the stage with the show ‘I miei meravigliosi anni ’80’ (My Wonderful 80s), a musical tale that pays tribute to one of the most beloved periods of his artistic career. Unforgettable songs, authentic emotions and personal anecdotes intertwine in an evening that is at […]
Umberto Tozzi in concert: a night of great emotions and timeless music
One of Italian music’s most beloved artists bids farewell to his audience with an emotional farewell tour: Umberto Tozzi arrives in La Spezia with ‘L’ultima notte rosa – The Final Tour’, a show that promises to set Piazza Europa alight under the August sky. From ‘Ti amo’ to “Gloria”, from ‘Gente di mare’ to ‘Si […]
Edoardo Prati in “How Deep Is the Sea”
The young populariser and writer Edoardo Prati brings his show ‘Com’è profondo il mare’ (How deep is the sea) to La Spezia, a literary journey through the most evocative verses of literature, from Homer to contemporary poetry. A story that explores the elsewhere, where even shipwreck becomes an experience of self.
Gaia in concert in La Spezia: rhythm and poetry on stage in Piazza Europa
After her success in clubs and on the stages of Italy’s most important festivals, Gaia arrives in La Spezia with a free concert that promises energy, excitement and a cosmopolitan atmosphere. The event will take place on Thursday, 7 August, at 9:30 p.m., in the splendid setting of Piazza Europa, as part of the La […]
The Frecce Tricolori fly over La Spezia: on 10 August, a spectacular show in the skies above the Gulf of Poets
An event that combines national pride, excitement and spectacle: on Sunday 10 August 2025, La Spezia will welcome the legendary Frecce Tricolori, the Italian Air Force’s National Aerobatic Team, for a display that will colour the sky above the Gulf of Poets with the trails of the Italian tricolour. Starting at 6 p.m., all eyes […]
Loredana Bertè live in La Spezia: the queen of Italian rock sets Piazza Europa alight
An evening that promises to be explosive: Loredana Bertè, undisputed icon of Italian music, will be the star of a big free concert in La Spezia on Sunday 10 August at 9.30 pm in Piazza Europa. With her powerful voice, unstoppable determination and charisma that has made her a symbol of freedom and non-conformity, Loredana […]
Luca Ward in ‘Il talento di essere tutti e nessuno’ (The talent of being everyone and no one): the story of a life spent between singing, the sea and emotions.
An unmistakable voice, an actor with great charisma and a story to tell: Luca Ward arrives in La Spezia with his touching one-man show ‘Il talento di essere tutti e nessuno’ (The talent of being everyone and no one), on stage on Wednesday 6 August at 9.30 pm in Piazza Mentana. Written and directed by […]