Events and tours
The Consorzio Grado Turismo will promote and support the events organised on the island but is not responsible for their organisation or for any changes to the programme that may occur without prior notice. In order to keep up to date with the latest news or any changes in the programme, we strongly recommend consulting the official websites of the organisers or of the local institutions involved.
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GRADO 130, MOSTRE E CONVEGNI
" Greetings from Grado - Gruss aus Grado - exhibition of vintage postcards".
1 May 2022
Position: Isola d'oro - spiaggia principale GIT
From 1 May to 10 September, from 09.00 to 19.00 - Isola d'Oro (until 20/05 the exhibition closes at 18.00)
What did the most popular seaside resort of the Monarchy look like? Where did tourists stay and how did they spend their holidays in Grado at the end of the 19th century? On the occasion of "130 years of Grado", this exhibition wants to retrace the first years of tourism on the "Island of the Sun" (about 1892-1914).
Free entrance.
GRADO 130, MOSTRE E CONVEGNI
Exhibition "Tra mare e cielo". Grado in the artworks of Josef Maria Auchentaller'.
12 August 2022
Position: Casa della Musica
The exhibition will also be open on Sunday, 16 October, from 11 am to 6 pm
from 12 August to 15 October - free entry
Opening time
12.08 - 04.09
every day 6 pm -11 pm
05.09 - 15.10
monday -saturday 10 am -13 am / 4 pm- 7 pm
sunday 11 am - 6 pm
GRADO 130, ARTE E TEATRO
Aperitif with art - "The story of Gustav Klimt and the stolen Adele".
20 August 2022
Position: Giardini Marchesan
Saturday 20 August - Giardini Marchesan FREE EVENT UPON RESERVATION
8:00 pm - promenade " for 130 years the Mitteleuropa's beach"
9:30 pm - performance dedicated to the Austrian painter, one of the most significant artists of the Viennese Secession
organised by the cultural association Adelinquere.
GRADO 130, ESCURSIONI E VISITE GUIDATE
Bike excursion - agricultural and naturalistic tour
21 May 2022
Position: Punto di ritrovo Spiaggia Principale GIT
Every Saturday from 21th May to 24th September, come and discover the beauty of the Isola del Sole and its surroundings on your bike, thanks to a fun tour that will take you to the farming village of Fossalon.
- 10.00 a.m. Departure from the main entrance of the GIT beach (viale Dante Alighieri n.70)
- Itinerary: after crossing the Parco delle Rose, we will take the cycle-pedestrian path as far as Grado Pineta, and then continue as far as the Valle Cavanata Nature Reserve. From there we will reach the Caneo and the fishing village of Punta Sdobba. In Fossalon, tasting of local products (not included in the price). Return to the starting point.
- 2.00 p.m. conclusion of the tour
Minimum 1, maximum 25 people.
LANGUAGES: Italian, English, German
PRICE: 10 € adults; 5 € children 12-17 years old; free for children 0-11 years old
In case of rain, the excursion is cancelled
Reservations must be made by 12.00 noon on Friday.
Please arrive in good physical and mental condition, with appropriate clothing and equipment for the tour. If you have any doubts, check with the organisation before the day of the hike.
The use of masks and provisions for the prevention of Covid-19 refer to current legislation (in Italian).
For the activities organized by the Consorzio Grado Turismo the reservation is compulsory and must be made by 12 noon of the day before the excursion online, by email (experience@grado.it) or by phone + 39 0431 80383, providing NAME, SURNAME, RESIDENCE EMAIL ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER.
During the activities, photos and videos may be taken; if you do not wish to be filmed, please let us know before starting the activity and fill out the consent form attached below. The personal data provided during the booking process will be treated in compliance with the regulations in force. Privacy Policy of Grado Turismo Consortium HERE.
GRADO 130, ENOGASTRONOMIA
Aperitifs, cocktails, pizzas and 130 menu
1 June 2022
Position: Vari bar, ristoranti e pizzerie
During the 6 months of the "Grado 130" event, at bars, taverns, pizzerias and restaurants located in various areas of Grado, taste the aperitifs, cocktails, pizzas and the menu inspired by the 130 years of tourism of the Island of the Sun.
Discover all the proposals and the participating companies HERE.
MOSTRE E CONVEGNI
Exhibition Pier Paolo Pasolini e l'Adriatico: la laguna e l'infanzia del mondo
2 August 2022
Position: Cinema Cristallo
Open daily with the following opening hours: 09.00 - 13.00 / 18.00 - 23.00
Free admission;
DANZA E MUSICA
Friuli Venezia Giulia Song Festival
20 August 2022
Position: Arena Parco delle Rose
9.30 p.m.
FREE ENTRANCE
The songs ranked first in the most important festivals in our Region will compete for the "City of Grado" Award for the best dialect song in FVG. Hosts the POLIFONICO Italian male choir and Coro Diman of the Gruppo Costumi Tradizionali Bisiachi.
Presented by Leonardo Tognon, Fulvio Marion and Dario Zampa.
Production and direction: Roberto Montanari; coordination: D. Zampa, F. Marion, L. Tognon.
Organisation: Assoeventi
ATTIVITÀ PER FAMIGLIE, ENOGASTRONOMIA
Weekly market
1 January 2022
Position: Viale Italia - Città Giardino
Every Saturday of the year, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekly market with stalls selling leather goods, clothing, footwear, flowers and plants, hobbies and sports, toys, costume jewellery, and gastronomic stalls selling typical regional products.