2025 will be the year of “Go! 2025 Nova Gorica and Gorizia European Capital of Culture 2025”
On the website www.go2025.eu you will find all the unmissable events
Events in Gorizia and surroundings – week from 20 to 26 October 2025
π Festival dal teatri des lenghis minoritariis – An international event celebrating Europe’s linguistic and cultural diversity, with performances dedicated to minority languages. A special opportunity to discover the multilingual charm of Gorizia, Capital of Culture 2025! π Gorizia – π
Info: www.lenghisfestival.it – π +39 392 3273719
π‘ Luna Park – Pre-Fair of Sant’Andrea – Rides, colours and fun for adults and children alike! π
Until 16 November – π Piazzale Casa Rossa – β° 15.00–19.30
ποΈ Jazz & Wine of Peace – “The Phantom of the Opera” – Screening of the famous silent film with live soundtrack: an emotion between cinema and music. π
Monday 20 October, 8.30 p.m. – π Kulturni dom, Gorizia
π Simone Cristicchi – “Trieste 1954” – An emotional journey through music and memory to celebrate the 70 years since Trieste’s return to Italy. π
Tuesday 21 October, 8.30 p.m. – π Teatro Verdi, Gorizia – ποΈ Info: 0481 383601 / Vivaticket
π Il Libro delle 18.03 – “Women who think at night” – Literary meeting with Silvana DragutinoviΔ and Enzo Martines, dedicated to female strength and sensitivity. π
Wednesday 22 October, 6.03 p.m. – π Trgovski dom, Corso Verdi 52 – ποΈ Free admission
π Komigo 2025 – “Pegule” – A sparkling and ironic comedy with a top-notch cast, for an evening of theatre that combines culture and fun. π
Wednesday 22 October, 8.00 p.m. – π Kulturni dom, Gorizia
π “Lives that flow far away: Ljubka and the others” – A tale of women, art and destiny, between words, music and poetry. π
Wednesday 22 October, 8.30 p.m. – π Kulturni Center Lojze BratuΕΎ, Gorizia
π· Jazz & Wine of Peace – 28th Edition – From 23 to 26 October, music and wine united in an international festival crossing wineries, historic residences and theatres between the Friulian and Slovenian Collio. A toast to peace and harmony among peoples!
π· Charity Auction of the Monastero di Castagnavizza – Fourth edition of the prestigious charity wine auction dedicated to the great wines of the Collio and Friuli. A topβlevel event among collectors and enthusiasts, set in the evocative scenario of the Franciscan monastery. π Monastero di Castagnavizza – π Exhibition 24/10, 4.00–6.00 p.m. | Auction 25/10, 11.00 a.m.
π§ Stories for Passengers – “Tracks: stories on the go” – A unique experience aboard the city bus line 8: with your own headphones you will be able to listen to “La scopa”, a story coming alive along the urban route. π
Friday 24 October, 6.00 p.m. – π Gorizia – π storiesforpassengers.eu
πΌ Femart 2025 – “Wave that murmurs” – A concert that tells the cosmopolitan Gorizia of the 18th-century, between Italian melodies and Central European influences. π Friday 24 October, 8.30 p.m. – π Teatro Verdi
π 35th International Theatre Festival – Macedonio Prize – A tradition that continues! On stage “Betoneghe DOC”, a sparkling female-led comedy. π
Friday 24 October, 8.30 p.m. – π Kulturni dom, Gorizia
π° Guided visits | Discover Gorizia – π Info & bookings: Infopoint Gorizia – Tel. +39 0481 535764
• ποΈ “Gorizia atmospheres” – An itinerary through history and architecture to discover the timeless beauty of the city. π
Saturday 25 October, 3.00 p.m.
• πΆ “Gorizia: a border story” – From 1947 to today, a journey through the heart of the city that experienced the division between East and West. π
Saturday 25 October, 10.30 a.m.
π» Jazz & Taste – Natalia Abbascià – A sonic journey between folk, jazz and classical music, in an interplay of voice and violin that moves and surprises. π
Saturday 25 October, 1.00 p.m. – π Borgo Gradisciutta
π€ Percoto Canta – Final 2025 – Italy’s most anticipated music competition, the final at Teatro Verdi in Gorizia, featuring the best emerging artists selected nationwide, accompanied by a live orchestra in front of an expert jury. π
Saturday 25 October, 8.00 p.m. – π Teatro Verdi
πΊ Oktoberfest in Brazzano – Buon Sapore – A cheerful Bavarian-style party with draught beer, typical dishes, live music and lots of conviviality. π
Saturday 25 October, from 11.30 a.m. – π Buon Sapore, Brazzano
ποΈ GO Makers – Two days of craftsmanship, creativity and taste: via Rastello transforms into an openβair workshop. π
25–26 October – π Gorizia historic centre
π Crocevie GO!2025 – Special Edition – A weekend to discover Gorizia from unusual perspectives:
– Saturday 25 October: the city as seen from the windows of its historic tram
– Sunday 26 October: “The Way of the Bees”, itinerary between nature and sustainability
π΅ Ottobre Rosa in Mossa – Concert AlchemicA – Rock music and solidarity for the prevention of female cancers. π
Sunday 26 October, 8.00 p.m. – π Parish Hall “Don Bosco”, Mossa – ποΈ Free admission
πΆ Organ series “Symbolum” – Sacred and religious music around the 1900s performed by the Antonio Foraboschi Polyphonic Choir and organist Daniele Toffolo. A concert that blends spirituality and harmony in the setting of Gorizia’s Cathedral. π
Sunday 26 October, 8.45 p.m. – π Duomo of Gorizia – ποΈ Free admission
πΊ Notis di gnot – Francesco Ivone – A “one-man set” by the Gorizian trumpeter Francesco Ivone: improvisation, rhythm and great atmosphere for a late-night jazz experience. π
Sunday 26 October, 10.30 p.m. – π Bar Enigma, Via Nizza 2
π· Collio Evolution – An itinerary through the past, present and future of Friulano: over 150 wines to taste, meetings with producers and the best of the Collio. π 26–27 October, 11.00 a.m.–5.00 p.m. – π Cormons – ποΈ €20 on ciaotickets.com
Gorizia, the beating heart of GO!2025, invites you to discover a different experience every day – between art, tradition and conviviality!