From north to south, including islands, all Italian regions boast fascinating popular traditions and customs worth getting to know. Many cities and towns over the peninsula arrange folk festivals to celebrate their cultural roots, and often even the smallest villages are enthusiastic about telling their origins and customs through particular festivals, rituals, events and re-enactments.

Ready to discover with us the beauty of the country's popular culture and most evocative traditions? Here is a selection of the best 15 folk events in Italy that are truly impossible to miss!