This summer, FAI properties will stay open late into the evening, offering an extraordinary series of special events and unforgettable experiences across the country.

From June to early September 2025, nearly 400 events will light up 30 FAI sites in 14 regions – from Piedmont to Sicily, from Puglia to Lombardy, through Umbria and the Marche – as part of FAI Summer Evenings, a vibrant and diverse program that extends opening hours to offer magical nighttime visits from sunset to midnight.

Enjoy the unique charm of Italian summer nights in extraordinary places: stroll through nature while listening to the sounds of the forest, join expert-led explorations in search of nocturnal wildlife, picnic at twilight, sip an aperitivo among ancient trees, or dine by candlelight under the stars.

The program also includes open-air concerts, film screenings, stargazing sessions, and moonlit tours, as well as evening talks on art and literature. Discover the hidden gems and local traditions surrounding each FAI property with sunset hikes, regional tastings, and cultural encounters that celebrate the richness of the Italian landscape.

Don’t miss this chance to experience FAI sites as you’ve never seen them before – under the spell of summer evenings.

FAI Summer Evenings 2025: A Season Full of Stories, Stars, and Surprises

The FAI Summer Evenings calendar kicks off the weekend of June 21–22 with a magical Summer Solstice Celebration at the Monastero di Torba in Gornate Olona (VA), where visitors can admire the newly inaugurated altar designed by Mario Botta. On Saturday, June 21, this UNESCO World Heritage Site will open its doors for a truly special evening with guided tours and a candlelit dinner in the courtyard. From that moment on, through early September, hundreds of events will unfold across Italy — for all ages and interests.

Highlights include:

• Literary Aperitifs with some of the most compelling young poets in Italy, at the Orto sul Colle dell’Infinito in Recanati (MC);
• Yoga and Forest Bathing sessions in the natural settings of Villa Gregoriana in Tivoli (RM) and the Giganti della Sila Nature Reserve in Spezzano della Sila (CS);
• A captivating concert by Nerida Quartet at Carlo Scarpa’s architectural masterpiece, the Memoriale Brion in Altivole (TV);
• A Children’s White Night at Abbazia di Cerrate in Lecce, reviving traditional games and outdoor play;
• Sunset Aperitifs with live music at La Velarca, a one-of-a-kind houseboat facing Isola Comacina on Lake Como;
• Nocturnal Creatures, twilight walks exploring the lives of small mammals and birds of prey in the parklands of Castello di Masino (TO) and the Bosco di San Francesco in Assisi (PG).

Returning favorites include:

• Astronomers for a Night, guided stargazing experiences led by experts and enthusiasts at various FAI sites;
• Auteur Cinema under the Stars, a curated film series in the gardens of Palazzo Moroni in Bergamo, exploring humanity’s complex relationship with nature;
• Ars Sonora at Villa Panza in Varese, a unique fusion of sound, art, and performance featuring indoor/outdoor concerts, music workshops, and talks in dialogue with the villa’s renowned contemporary art collection;
• Fuori Cantina, a sensory journey through fine Sicilian wines and local delicacies amid the citrus groves of the Giardino della Kolymbethra in the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento.

Thanks to RAI, Main Media Partner, for once again sharing the rich and diverse lineup of FAI Summer Evenings with the wider public.

The “Events at FAI Properties 2025” calendar is made possible thanks to the essential support of Ferrarelle, Official Water and Institutional Events Partner of FAI, and Pirelli, a historic ally of the Foundation since 2005, renewing its support for the 13th consecutive year. These two long-standing partnerships reflect a shared vision and commitment to Italy’s cultural and natural heritage.

We also welcome BRT as a new sponsor of the 2025 calendar, joining FAI in its mission to connect people and communities with the beauty of our country. A heartfelt thank-you also to Delicius, now in its fifth year of supporting the project and standing alongside FAI in its mission.