Upcoming events
Discover all the events taking place in Grado.
Gianni Borta "Naturalism & beauty" from 18. May to 23. June
18 May 2019
Painting exhibition at the House of Music in Piazza Biagio Marin 2.
Opening hours:
from 18.00 to 21.00 Thursday, Friday and Saturday;
from 10.00 to 12.30 and from 18.00 to 21.00 on Sundays;
Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Mitteleuropean Race
31 May 2019
Three days between Trieste and Grado which will be the setting for the 4th edition of the Mitteleuropean Regularity Race for historic cars until 1976.
The heart of the event will be the city of Trieste and Grado, which will offer everyone, citizens, tourists, collectors and enthusiasts the opportunity to admire the cars of the participants, in the beautiful setting of its historic center.
A new route, between sea, hills, vineyards of "Collio", Grado famous historical seaside resort, city of art, Aquileia, Palmanova, Cividale UNESCO World Heritage Site, Claudiano and Strassoldo among the "Most beautiful villages in Italy" 90.
Time Trials and 6 Media Trials on the most beautiful roads of Collio and the Historical Rally of Friuli Venezia Giulia and the nearby Slovenian Republic in perfect "Central European" style.
Excursions for the summer season 2020
Discover all the experiences and excursions you can enjoy in Grado during the summer season 2020. For activities organised by the Grado Tourism Consortium, reservations are compulsory and must be made by 12 noon on the day before the excursion, by email (experience@grado.it) or by telephone + 39 0431 80383.
Walking tour of the artisan shops
Every Thursday afternoon from 9 July to 03 September 2020
Free guided tours around the historic centre
Every Wednesday and Friday from July to September 2020
Self-organized day trip to Trieste with the boat Delfino Verde
From 30 June to 2 September 2020 every day except Monday
Behind the scenes: learning how to make the "Boreto a la Graisana"
Every Monday from 6 July to 14 September 2020
Nature bus
More details will be provided soon!
Sea&Taste - Canoeing on Cona Island
Every Tuesday from 7 July to 1 September 2020
Archeobus
More details will be provided soon!
Sea&Taste - Trieste & Carso Experience from Grado
Every Friday from 10 July to 28 August 2020
The great events of Grado
A varied program of events and manifestations of a cultural, gastronomic, sporting, musical and religious nature, with a rich and seasonally varied offer.
To avoid COVID-19, scheduled events may be subject to changes or cancellation.
For more information on the events in Grado, take a look also at www.grado.info.
Mare Nostrum
The festival of the culture of the sea
Books and authors in Grado
Literary meetings on the beach, 28th edition.
Vogadalonga
This non-competitive rowing race has ancient origins. It winds its way along the canals of the lagoon over an 18 km route.
Calici di Stelle (Star-studded wineglasses)
A month of August full of wine tasting and wine-food pairings, between Grado and Aquileia.
Air Show
The spectacular exhibition by the Frecce Tricolori [Italy’s Red Arrows] circling through the sky above Grado.
Carnevale gradese
Il Carnevale a Grado è anche d'estate!
Sardelada
An opportunity to taste the delicious fish of Grado and enjoy the festive atmosphere of summer on the Lagoon.
“Sabo Grando” and “Perdòn di Barbana”
A great festival on land and sea.
The Varvuole
Commemoration of a legend from Grado which comes from the sea.
Grado Song Festival
An event to promote a heritage of great historic, artistic and cultural value.
Pesce Azzurro Festival
The pesce azzurro from Grado is the most flavourful in the Adriatic.
Guest's Day: fireworks on the sea
Fireworks on August 15th
Muscles of steel
The Aquaticrunner and Triathlon are on their way between August and September to keep you fit.
Mese del Boreto a la Graisana
In October come and taste the traditional fish dish of Grado.
Nativity scenes and much more
A programme packed full of events and initiatives for all the family, a festival of tradition, spirituality, music and games.
Children's summer
A great summer of fun for adults and children.
Asparagus Festival
Grado celebrates one of its choicest products: the Fossalon white asparagus.