Photo credits: the City of Udine’s website

Puppets without borders

Burattini senza confini has now become a well-established fixture of the summer in Udine.

The programme programme of puppet shows and juggling aims to liven up the evenings in the summer in neighbourhoods.

The festival kicks off on Tuesday 28 July at Parco Moretti with “Fuori dalla valigia”, a juggling and acrobatics show by the Compagnia Begheré from Viareggio.

The shows are free.

The event is scheduled to start at 6.00 pm.

More events

Entrance to the Antica Biblioteca Guarneriana
Friday 7 August, as every Friday afternoon, the Guarneriana Library, the oldest public library in Friuli Venezia Giulia and one of of the most ancient in Italy, will open its doors. In the central square of San Daniele del Friuli, on the right-hand side of the Cathedral, is located the building, formerly the Palazzo Comunale, which houses it. From 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm Last access at 17:30 Via Roma, 3 Price: €4.00 per person without booking For further information: Tel. 0432 940765 / Mobile 353 423 9961 info@infosandaniele.com
Tre squadre, tre sfide e tutto un mondo da scoprire
On Saturday 8 August, top-flight European football comes to Udine. From 8.00 pm, the Bluenergy Stadium will host the first Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup, an international three-way tournament featuring Udinese, FC Barcelona and Nottingham Forest in three 45-minute matches to be played in the following order: 8.00 pm: Udinese – Nottingham Forest Next up: FC Barcelona – Nottingham Forest Next up: Udinese – FC Barcelona What’s more, exclusive benefits for exploring the area: For match ticket holders and one accompanying person: – on 8 August admission is free to participating museums in Udine – from 1 to 16 August admission at reduced rates at museums taking part in Udine – from 1 to 16 August free audio guide to the historic centre of Udine for everyone: from 1 to 16 August 20% of discount on the FVGcard when purchased at the PromoTurismoFVG Infopoints Find out all the details here
On an e-bike along the tracks of the former railway between Cividale and Caporetto
Saturday 1 August – 9.00 am Former station railway for trains to Cividale del Friuli Attraverso questa inedita proposta scoprirete la storia dei collegamenti ferroviari lungo l’antica via di comunicazione e commerciale romana “del Pulfero” che collegava Aquileia al Norico. Posti limitati – prenotazione obbligatoria Price: €15.00 All the details can be found at this link.
Harmonies in the city
Until 15 September, music comes to life once more in the places that symbolise Udine a12> Udine with Armonie in Città. The festival held in summer by the Luigi Bon Foundation celebrates the coming together ofgreat young talents and the heritage of the Luigi Bon Foundation young talents and the cultural heritage of the city, transforming every event into an opportunity for sharing and beauty. Upcoming concerts: Harmonies of Holland – Lionello’s Loggia del 28 July – 6.30 pm Music System Italy – Loggia del Lionello 1 August – 11.00 am
Summer in the Via Manin
Via Manin is one of the streets most elegant and historic in the city centre of Udine. It connects Porta Manin to the heart of the city and is characterised by a series of stately buildings of great prestige. Today it is a lively street, with shops, bars and restaurants and cultural venues. Confesercenti presents “Summer in Via Manin”. Five evenings dedicated to music, tastings, flavours and crafts. Next event: Tuesday 28 July – 7.00 pm Concert under the stars: Woodnite See the poster for the full programme.