Tracking culture for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Culture · TourismVasco Rossi sells 550k tickets in 30 min for historic June 2027 Rome residency. 10 consecutive shows at Stadio Olimpico mark Italy's largest stadium event.
Sports · CulturePresident Mattarella attends Italy's EuroVolley 2025 opening match in Naples Sept 10. World champion Azzurri face Sweden as tournament begins across 4 cities.
Sports · CultureRome's Celebrity Games 2026 runs July 6-19 at Colle Oppio with free basketball tournaments, adaptive sports, celebrity Roma vs Milano match, and family activities.
Culture · SportsMax Pezzali turned his July 5 Bari concert into a moving tribute to striker Igor Protti, who died 16 days earlier. Thousands chanted his name at San Nicola.
Sports · CultureMonza's Sept 2026 F1 race sells out Sunday tickets. Major renovations close track until July 2027, with Sprint format arriving in 2027. Weekend passes still available.
Culture · TourismItaly's historic tall ship docks in New York for America250 celebrations. Free public access at Pier 86. Learn visiting hours, registration details, and what this means for Italian residents abroad.
Sports · CultureKimi Antonelli secures historic Silverstone pole—first for Italian since 1956. Mercedes leads F1 2026, but Ferrari's Hamilton/Leclerc duo threatens Sunday upset.
Politics · CultureFraternità San Pio X to ordain 4 bishops without Vatican approval July 1 in Switzerland. Half-million traditionalist followers face automatic excommunication.
Economy · CultureMilan's Armani enlists Boston Consulting to expand hotels and handbags before Sept 2026 stake sale. Inside the €2.2B luxury house's succession plan.