Photo credits: Festival dei Cuori website

Festival of Hearts

From 20 to 25 August, the Festival dei Cuori returns – a long-standing summer event in Friuli Venezia Giulia which this year marks its 56th edition.

The 2026 edition will feature folk groups from Argentina, Colombia, Guinea-Bissau, Easter Island, Ukraine and Italy, with six days of performances and opportunities for cultural exchange.

On Saturday 22 August at 9.00 pm, the Grand Folklore Gala will be held at the Garzoni Theatre in Tricesimo.

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Music of the Celestial Spheres
Sunday 11 October Ore 18:30 Cavallerizza – Former Osoppo Barracks The Val d’Isonzo Wind Orchestra will guide the audience on a journey of discovery through the universe, performing original pieces for a wind orchestra, but also arrangements from great symphonic music. Alongside the music, visitors will be able to immerse themselves visually in the space thanks to the videos created by Marco De Stabile, produced using high-resolution images taken from NASA’s website. Event free See here the programme.
FAI Autumn Days FAI 2026
Sabato 10 e domenica 11 ottobre sono in programma le Giornate FAI d’Autunno 2026, uno degli appuntamenti nazionali più attesi dedicati al patrimonio storico, artistico, culturale e paesaggistico italiano. Below are the places worth visiting in the Province of Udine: Castle of Colloredo of Monte Albano (Colloredo of Monte Albano) Acetaia Midolini (Manzano) Casaforte Nussi Deciani (Manzano) Museo Calligaris (Manzano) Villa Romano (Manzano) Fabbrica Line (Manzano) Wood Furniture FVG Cluster (Manzano) View the information page for each location on the official website to find out how to take part in.
We Like Gravel Autunno 2026
Saturday 10 October sees the return of We Like Gravel, the cycle tour that starts and finishes in San Daniele del Friuli and winds its way along gravel roads, dirt tracks, hills and the banks of the Tagliamento. There are two loops to choose from: 103 km for those looking for a more challenging day’s ride, passing through Spilimbergo, Sequals and the Val d’Arzino, or 67 km between San Daniele, Ragogna and the rolling countryside. For information and registration: https://www.welikebike.org/
Family sagas of the adventures and stories of the Toppo and Florio families in Buttrio
Saturday 10 October 4.00 pm Guided tours of the Villa di Toppo-Florio Park: “Family sagas: the history and stories of the Toppo and Florio families in Buttrio” with Dr Veronica Tomasettig. The villa and its grounds provide the backdrop to the historical events surrounding the Toppo and Florio families. Through historical documents, accounts of collections, wars and thefts, visitors will follow the fascinating history of the area from its origins to the present day, whilst admiring the only archaeobotanical park in northern Italy featuring an original 18th-century layout. For further information, please contact the Buttrio Tourist Information Office Tel. 0432 673311
SUNS Europe
SUNS Europe is the European festival of the arts in minority languages. Founded in 2009 as a platform for groups and musicians performing in one of the minority languages of the Alpine-Mediterranean region, today it serves as a venue for the best artistic productions in minority languages to come together and be showcased on a European scale. From 2 to 10 October See the full programme.