Events in Cremona 2025-26: a year of music, art and flavors
If you're looking for an authentic destination full of history, culture and genuine flavors, Cremona is the perfect choice. Famous worldwide for its violin-making tradition, this elegant Lombard city also surprises with its lively calendar of events.
Concerts, fairs, exhibitions, festivals and food and wine festivals enliven Cremona in every season, giving those who visit an extra reason to return. In this article you will find a selection of the main events scheduled for 2025 and 2026: ideal opportunities to experience the city at its most welcoming.
Cremona, a city of timeless charm, will experience a 2025 and 2026 full of must-see events.
From international fairs and music festivals to culinary traditions and art events, each month offers one more reason to visit our beautiful city.
The list is indicative of some of the most significant events and is constantly being updated.
Music and entertainment
Cremona Musica International Exhibition & Festival
📅 S eptember 26-28, 2025
📍 CremonaFiere
The world's leading event dedicated to high-end musical instruments, with exhibitors, concerts and master classes.
The Sound of Stradivarius
📅 Dates to be determined in 2026
📍 Violin Museum
Auditions with historical instruments celebrating the Cremonese violin-making tradition.
Cremona International Spring Music Festival
📅 Dates to be determined in 2026
📍 Ponchielli Theater
Festival celebrating music with school and amateur orchestras and choirs.
🔗 F ull program
Art and culture
Cremona Art Fair
📅 Dates to be determined in 2026
📍 CremonaFiere
Modern and contemporary art fair that turns Cremona into an open-air gallery.
Cremona Contemporanea | Art Week
📅 Dates to be deifined in 2026.
📍 Various locations
Review dedicated to visual arts with installations and exhibitions throughout the city.
Cavalier Malosso. A Cremonese artist at the court of the Farnese family.
📅 April 10 to July 13, 2025
📍 Diocesan Museum
Exhibition dedicated to the Cremonese painter with works and historical documents.
Food and wine and traditions
The Divine Goodness & Taste
📅 Dates to be determined in 2026
📍 CremonaFiere
Exhibition of Italian food and wine excellence with tastings and showcooking.
Salami Festival
📅 3-5 October 2025
📍 Historical center
Event dedicated to the famous sausage, with stands of specialized producers from all over Italy.
Nougat Festival
📅 November 8-16, 2025
📍 Historical center
Annual appointment dedicated to the famous Cremonese dessert, with activities, performances and tastings.
Fairs and events
American Horse Show
📅 May 23-25, 2025
📍 CremonaFiere
Event dedicated to the world of American horses, with competitions and shows.
Cremona International Livestock Fairs
📅 November 27-29, 2025
📍 CremonaFiere
Specialized event on high-profitability animal husbandry, with networks among key players in the agribusiness sector.
Festivals and performances
Franco Agostino Theatre Festival
📅 Dates to be determined in 2025
📍 Various locations
Theater festival dedicated to young people with workshops, performances and meetings.
With such a rich calendar, Cremona is the ideal destination for lovers of culture, music and good food. Book your stay at Anguissola Rooms and have an unforgettable experience in the heart of the city.