It is a sophisticated cultural event,
which includes numerous appointments dedicated to every form of expression.
Many artists from many countries bring to life meetings concerning classical
music and opera, theatre, literature, poetry and painting. The aim is to bring
out young talents and to expose them on the national and international scene,
encouraging at the same time the integration between the exponents from
different ethnic groups. The Todi Arts Festival proposes as
cultural landmark, which is completely foreign to the institutional cycles
presenting in always new and appreciated forms.
February-July: Muse in Musica - Musical event with concerts and samplings.
April: Italian Antiquarianism Review - In the halls of
Palazzo del
Vignola takes place a meeting
of agents and enthusiasts of the antique trade, with a long line of paintings,
furniture, jewellery and other interesting antique objects. All enthusiasts of
objects the beauty of which increases with the passing of the time should not
miss this event, where they can not only admire, but also buy quite valuable pieces.
May: Roller Gala – International Environment Marathon - Sports event, which is dedicated to the
environment and the speed of the Rollerblades as well as free style
rollerblading.
May-December: Arts and Food Paths - Food-and-wine event, that aims to
rediscover the ancient flavours, which can be tasted in the most important
places at
Todi concerning
arts and culture. The event plans various subject dinners,
meetings at museums and didactic initiatives.
July: Italian Hot-air Balloon Grand Prix - This charming and colourful event takes
place at
Todi with the participation of more than 50 hot-air
balloons from all over the world. The balloons ascend and fly over Todi,
offering an unforgettable view.
July-August: UmbriaEstate - Music event.
August: Todinotte - The event runs through the whole month of
August animating the evenings in the town with various kinds of spectacles.
Film reviews, jazz, chamber and ethnical music concerts take turns in a whirl
of images and sounds of music in order to animate the August evenings of
Todi.
August: Palio of the Donkeys - This unique historical recalling of the
ancient crafts takes place at
Castiglione della Valle with
gastronomic stalls, samplings and concerts.
August-September: Todi Music Festival Umbria - Music and prose event which takes place at
Todi and other towns in the region with a series of classical,
chamber music and jazz concerts, prose theatre and performances of various
kinds.
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