I am over 150 events will enliven the Varese summer from June to September. From the center to the neighbourhoods, from the Sacro Monte to the lake, there are many opportunities suitable for all ages, with concerts, theatre, open-air cinema, gastronomic offers, visits to discover the artistic beauties of the city, sports, exhibitions and more. To find out all the scheduled events, the Municipality of Varese has put a booklet online which day by day illustrates all the summer proposals that will take place in Varese.
«The Varese summer offers hundreds of events, from the center to the Sacro Monte to the neighborhoods – says deputy mayor Ivana Perusin – A way to make Varese even more attractive both for those who remain in the city and for the many tourists who are increasingly numerous in the area every year, also thanks to the major sporting and cultural events.”
«There are many and varied cultural offerings in Varese from June to September – says the Councilor for Culture Enzo Laforgia – thanks to a range of initiatives that allow us to enhance and promote some of the most significant places in our city, combining art, music, history, entertainment and beauty. This year too, the Department of Culture supports AD Management in the creation of the Varese Summer Festival, with a space also dedicated to city cultural operators”.
It begins in June with the launch of important events, such as the third edition of Know your Heritage, the initiative created by the Municipality of Varese with a program of visits and itineraries to learn about the beauties of the art and history of the city. There are also many appointments at Esterno Notte, the open-air cinema festival that every summer enlivens the Estensi Gardens with the best films of the season.
Among the new features, there is the new gastronomic event Tasteful itineraries, to learn about and taste traditional products and dishes. Courtyard Stories then returns, with music and stories between courtyards and courtyards. In July there will be an appointment with the Tra Sacro e Sacro Monte initiative, which will bring actors and shows to the Via Sacra of the UNESCO heritage village, while in the Giardini Estensi there will be concerts and shows of the Varese Summer Festival.
Don’t miss the review Music in hidden places, with aperitifs and DJ sets in some of the most beautiful places in the area, while there are various events in contemporary art spaces, such as Villa Panza and the Morandini Foundation. There are also many musical events, from classical music to soul. On August 15th appointment with the traditional Mountain festival organized by the Alpini, while in September Sant’Ambrogio in strada returns, the festival that combines live music, good food and craftsmanship. But there are still many other proposals in the city, for a summer truly worth experiencing.
The Summer in Varese 2024 booklet is online on vareseinforma.it.
