Altro · May 28, 2026 – August 2, 2026 · Verona
Experience the 7th edition of Mura Festival, Verona's grand free summer event, bringing the historic San Bernardino Bastion to life daily from May 28 to August 2, 2026. Located within Verona's UNESCO Venetian walls, this festival offers 67 days of continuous programming, featuring over 600 hours of free events, 250+ activities, 100+ organizations involved, and 20+ international food experiences. Organized by Studioventisette with DOC Servizi Verona, and promoted by the City of Verona, the 2026 theme is "Peace." ━━━ MUSIC ━━━ Enjoy a weekly themed music program: • Monday/Tuesday: Karaoke, vinyl nights, tango, swing • Wednesday: Jazz, soul, funk • Thursday: Emerging bands • Friday: Party nights • Saturday: Family-friendly entertainment • Sunday: Relaxed atmosphere Featured artists and groups include Hierba Mala, Matt Project, The Foolz, Britwall Festival, Gin 'n Jazz / Storyville Jazz Band, Tex Band, Cores da Bahia, SOSKEN, Teaspoon Quartet, Cat Shades "Non Sono Una Signora", Tony Sghembo – Psyco Blues, Cecil, Adriana, Top of the Pops, Repubblica degli Artisti di Strada, Folk Dances, Middle Eastern Dances, Baila Con Todos, Timeless School Contest, SAIFAM Night, 90s Party, Silent Party (new for 2026), and TARA (Arab R'n'B, June 25). ━━━ SPORTS & WELLNESS ━━━ Start your day with sunrise meditation (6:00–7:30 AM) or choose from various yoga styles: Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Hatha, Rocket®, Postural, Qi Gong, Flow & Release. Other activities include dynamic Pilates, Fit-Stretching, metabolic walking, Pranic Energy Healing, Mindful Eating Experience, Mura Sunset Ride 'n Run (Tuesdays, 6:30–11:00 PM), and trekking along the bastion system (3–16 km routes). ━━━ KIDS & FAMILIES ━━━ Dedicated activities for children and families include Kids Yoga, Hobby Horse, Magic Workshops, STEAM workshops with SmartKids, Musical Readings, "Suoniamo Insieme" (Let's Play Together, ages 2–6), Art Workshops, Kids Theater Improvisation, and an evening Kids Area. ━━━ CULTURE & WORKSHOPS ━━━ Explore the "Lib(r)eri" book review series (with Feltrinelli) featuring authors like Federico Coccia, Mike Maric, Linda Casamprini, and Davide Toffolo. Unleash your creativity with Paint & Gin and Jazz workshops (8:00–10:00 PM), or join Bla Bla Lab for conversations in English, German, Spanish, and French. Discover new skills with Orient Express oriental workshops and new oriental language labs. Enjoy Creative Aperitivo, Speak and Spritz, Speed Friending (new for 2026), Silent Dating, AMAE Paint Experience, and Mandala Sonoro. ━━━ SPECIAL EVENTS ━━━ • May 28 — Festival Opening • May 31 — Mura Golden Walk (dog walk) • June 7 — Murambiente (urban biodiversity) • June 12 — Silent Party (8:00 PM) • June 13 — Mura Urban Trail (7:00 PM, competitive race up to 30 km, ~1,000 participants) • June 21 — MurAsana (6:00 AM–6:00 PM, with patronage from the Indian Consulate in Milan) • June 25 — TARA Concert (Arab R'n'B, message of peace) • June 27 — Official Verona Pride Party • July 4 — Nna-Mura-Ti del Salento (9:00 PM) • July 25 — Silent Party (8:00 PM) • August 2 — Festival Closing ━━━ FOOD & BEVERAGE ━━━ Indulge in over 20 international cuisines with rotating food trucks. Highlights include Puccia (Salento specialties), Vica (healthy, fit & gluten-free cuisine), India Street Food, Ingordo (artisanal burgers), Arrostici' (Abruzzese arrosticini), and La mia polpetta (meatballs). A full Food & Beverage area is open every evening. ━━━ TYPICAL HOURS ━━━ • 6:00–8:00 AM — Morning meditation / yoga • 9:00 AM–12:00 PM — Kids workshops and morning activities • 1:00–2:00 PM — Yoga / Pilates • 5:00–7:00 PM — Afternoon sports activities • 6:30–8:00 PM — Evening workshops • 7:30–9:00 PM — Creative aperitifs and cultural events • 8:00–11:00 PM — Entertainment and concerts • 9:00 PM+ — Concerts and evening events ━━━ ACCESSIBILITY ━━━ Accessible pathways and dedicated restrooms for people with disabilities are available. Entry is free every day.
The Mura Festival offers a diverse culinary journey with over 20 international food trucks rotating throughout the event. You can savor authentic regional Italian specialties like Puccia from Salento and Arrostici' from Abruzzo, alongside global flavors from India Street Food. For those seeking healthier options, Vica provides delicious healthy, fit, and gluten-free dishes. Craving comfort food? Indulge in artisanal burgers from Ingordo or classic meatballs from La mia polpetta. A complete food and beverage area is open every evening, ensuring there's something to delight every palate.
The Mura Festival 2026 takes place at the Bastione di San Bernardino in Verona (a UNESCO site) from May 28 to August 2. This 7th edition spans 67 days, offering over 600 hours of free events, 250+ activities, 100+ organizations, and 20+ international cuisines. The festival's theme for 2026 is "Peace." Enjoy a diverse weekly music program: Mondays and Tuesdays feature karaoke, vinyl nights, tango, and swing. Wednesdays are dedicated to jazz, soul, and funk. Thursdays showcase new bands, while Fridays are for party nights. Saturdays offer family-friendly entertainment, and Sundays provide a relaxed atmosphere. Confirmed artists include Hierba Mala, Matt Project, The Foolz, TARA (Arab R'n'B on June 25), Gin'n Jazz / Storyville Jazz Band, Tex Band, Cores da Bahia, SOSKEN, Teaspoon Quartet, Cat Shades, Tony Sghembo (Psyco Blues), Top of the Pops, and Repubblica degli Artisti di Strada. For sports and wellness enthusiasts, there's morning yoga, Pilates, Qi Gong, and sunrise meditation from 6:00-7:30 AM daily, along with metabolic walking. Kids can enjoy a dedicated area with Kids Yoga, STEAM workshops, hobby horse, and magic workshops. Don't miss the Mura Urban Trail on June 13 at 7:00 PM, a competitive race with distances up to 30 km and around 1,000 participants.