Science Festival, Santa Zita Fair, Tartufando, Harry Potter gathering, chestnuts and much more
Another weekend of fun in Genoa and its surroundings, between culture and outdoor events: there is the Science Festival, and then theaters, but also fairs, festivals, chestnuts and much more. In short, there is something for all tastes.
Let’s go and see the most popular events of the weekend, taking into account that the complete events agenda is here.
1. Science Festival
Until 1 November Genoa is filled with events, workshops, meetings and initiatives as part of the 2021 edition of the Science Festival. Find out more
2. Fair of Santa Zita
On Sunday the stalls will fill the Foce as part of the recovery of the traditional Santa Zita Fair, a deeply felt initiative with ancient origins. Find out more
3. Paganini Award
On Saturday and Sunday the finalists of the 56th edition of the trophy that rewards young talents will perform at the Carlo Felice together with the orchestra of the Theater. Find out more
Discover all the events at the theater during the weekend
3. Abracadabra Festival and National Harry Potter Gathering
The festival dedicated to magic will be held on Saturday and Sunday at Villa Serra di Comago: a village full of events, including the first national gathering of Harry Potter fans. Here’s how to find out more about the Abracadabra Festival.
4. Fantasy and hobbies
The creativity, hobby and manual arts fair returns to the Porto Antico from Friday to Sunday, for all lovers of sewing, creative writing, costume jewelery, decorations, cake design and more. Find out more
5. Truffling
From Friday to Sunday, many stands dedicated to truffles in the historic center, with also restaurants that will offer dedicated menus. Find out more
6. Halloween at the Aquarium of Genoa
The events start on Saturday and Sunday with a Halloween dedicated to the Aquarium of Genoa: “thrill” activities and themed mini-tours by wandering through the most evocative tanks. Find out more
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7. Walk on the Historic Aqueduct
Sunday free walk on the historic Aqueduct of Genoa, in Val Bisagno: a long but easy and largely flat route. Find out more
8. Chestnut Bike
Pic nic, mushroom-based menu and roasted chestnuts on the Slate cycle path to get together, cycle, discover magnificent places and eat typical autumn food. Find out more
Discover all the festivals in the weekend program
9. Foxe de Zena: homage to Genoese songwriters
Friday in the late afternoon in via Cecchi in Genoa there will be a concert in honor of the Ligurian artists: from De André to Luigi Tenco, from Joe Sentieri to Giorgio Calabrese, and so on. Find out more
10. Mycological exhibition and sale of truffles in Rapallo
The eighteenth mycological exhibition will be held on Sunday in Rapallo in the covered structure of Piazza Venezia; there will also be sale of truffles and handicrafts. Find out more