Events
Gorizia's major events
Discover all the events in and around Gorizia. Stay at the BW Gorizia Palace and take advantage of our excellent suggestions to participate in events that match your passions.
Whether you are an art, music, gastronomy or history lover, you will always find the perfect event to make your experience unique.
Most awaited moments in Gorizia
Blu Notte Gorizia Festival
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26 May – 1 June 2025
Festival that sees History as the protagonist and Gorizia the meeting place. The aim of this event is to cover topics of great importance over time with a multidisciplinary approach. Historians, journalists, authors, scholars and personalities from the most diverse fields make their contribution by involving the public in conferences, presentations, dialogues, shows, exhibitions and film screenings.
Gusti di Frontiera
With lots of marvellous stands showcasing the best products and dishes of Europe’s different culinary traditions, Gusti di Frontiera remains the largest wine and food event in Italy’s Northeast, which for many years has been held during the month of September.
Barcolana
12 October 2025
A historic international sailing regatta taking place every year in the Gulf of Trieste on the second Sunday of October, known for drawing in record number of participants, it is now considered the most crowded regatta in the world. This amazing competition involves both expert sailors and sailing lovers racing side by side on boats of different sizes divided into several divisions according to their length. The city of Trieste will plan several days of activities to celebrate this great sailing festival.
Fair of Sant'Andrea
From 2 to 10 December 2025
A tradition dating back to the Middle Ages, over two hundred stalls and many attractions for young and old characterize the traditional fair of Sant’Andrea, held every year between the end of November and the beginning of December. One of the most popular market fairs in all of Friuli Venezia Giulia and part of Slovenia, the only event still held in its entirety in the city center. Visitors will enjoy stands selling crafts and products of all kinds and sorts, along with a variety of attractions, rides and the Holiday lighting ceremony, traditionally marking the beginning of the Christmas season in the city.
Shows and Theatrical Events
Gorizia is also a lively city when it comes to culture. Just steps from the hotel, the Teatro Verdi offers a rich calendar of events every year: drama, music, dance, and contemporary performances. It’s a cultural landmark for anyone who loves theatre and wants to enjoy an authentic experience.
The Best Western Gorizia Palace is also a proud partner of the Piccolo Opera Festival, which brings world-class opera to some of the region’s most stunning venues. A perfect opportunity to combine your stay with the discovery of local culture.