Levanto and its surrounding villages offer a rich calendar of cultural events, traditional festivals, music, local markets and food and wine experiences throughout the year.
Located on the Ligurian coast, close to the Cinque Terre, Levanto is an ideal destination for travellers who wish to discover authentic traditions, village life, local crafts and the typical flavours of Liguria.
- Un tuffo nell'anno nuovo – January
A traditional New Year's dive into the waters of the Gulf of Levanto.br>
- La Befana – January
Re-enactment of the arrival of the Three Wise Men at the Nativity scene, with stockings and gifts for children.
- La Pulce nello Stagno – April, July, August
Antique market with stalls, collectibles and vintage items.
- Dai forni, le botteghe e antichi mestieri – April, July, August
Craft market dedicated to traditional workshops, local artisans and ancient trades.
- I borghi delle porte dipinte – May, June, September, Octobere
A cultural itinerary through the villages, where doors have been painted by Silvio Benedetto and other artists.
- Notte Bianca – May and September
Music, entertainment and events until the early hours of the morning.
- Festa di San Gottardo – May
Religious festival with traditional market stalls.
- Rassegna Corale Levantese – June, July
Polyphonic and instrumental concerts dedicated to choral music.
- Festa del Mare – July
Festival in honour of the patron saint, with religious procession, historical parade, flag-wavers, lights and fireworks.
- Anfiteatro Festival – July, August
Classical music concerts in Levanto and the surrounding area.
- Ferragosto Concert – 15 August
Summer concert organised for the Italian Ferragosto holiday.
- Ferragosto Carnival – August
Summer carnival with music and entertainment.
- Gospel Concert – August
Live gospel music concert.
- Ballroom Dancing Evenings – July and August
Evenings dedicated to traditional ballroom dancing and music.
- Baby Disco – July and August
Music and entertainment for children.
- San Rocco – August
Religious celebration with traditional stalls.
- Festa di Nostra Signora della Guardia – August
Religious festival with music, entertainment and charity fishing game.
- Festa di Nostra Signora delle Grazie – September
Religious festival and village fair with band concert and live music.
- I Presepi nel Presepe – December
A tour of the Nativity scenes set up in the villages around Levanto.
- Capodanno in Piazza - 31 Dicembre
Public New Year's Eve celebration in the town square.
-A Mangialonga – May, September
A food and wine walk through the villages of the valley, with tastings of local products and traditional specialities.
- Sagra del Gattafin – June
- Borghi in allegria - Luglio/Agosto
Traditional food festival dedicated to the Gattafin, a typical speciality from Levanto.
- Borghi in Allegria – July, August
Small concerts, live music and tastings of typical local products in the villages.
- Calici sotto le Stelle – August
Piano bar and tasting of local wines under the stars.