November—alongside October—is one of the best months to fully embrace the autumn season through festivals, exhibitions, and film premieres. As the warm colors of autumn become more intense, cultural events multiply, offering unique and stimulating experiences in music, art, cinema, and style. Here’s our selection of events not to be missed!
ART
#1 Artissima | November 1-3, Oval Lingotto in Turin
Artissima, Italy’s most important contemporary art fair, founded in 1994, combines an international market with a strong focus on experimentation and research. Each year, galleries from around the world participate in its main sections (Main Section, Monologue/Dialogue, New Entries, Art Spaces & Editions), along with three sections curated by a board of international curators and museum directors: Present Future for emerging artists, Back to the Future for the pioneers of contemporary art, and Disegni, dedicated to drawing. This year, Artissima will be held from November 1-3 at the Oval Lingotto in Turin.
#2 Paratissima VENTI | October 31 – November 3, Corso Mortara, 24 – Turin
Paratissima is a crossroads of ideas and talent, a place where artists and curators nurture their creativity and develop their potential. A multifaceted cultural hub, it’s a center of excellence dedicated to promoting and enhancing contemporary art.
#3 “Luci Blu” by Marco Lodola | Deodato Gallery, November 2-16, Via Giulia 122 – Rome
Rome’s Deodato Arte Gallery will host the Luci Blu exhibition, dedicated to internationally renowned artist Marco Lodola. This homage to the figure of the Carabiniere highlights their role in protecting society and upholding the values of our nation.
#4 Tony Cragg, Infinite forme e bellissime | November 9 – May 4, National Roman Museum, Rome
The National Roman Museum presents Tony Cragg: Infinite Shapes and Beautiful at the Baths of Diocletian, curated by Sergio Risaliti and Stéphane Verger. This solo exhibition of the renowned English artist showcases surprising forms alongside novel materials and techniques, a hallmark of his work since the 1970s.
STYLE
#1 Elio Fiorucci | Triennale Milano, November 6 – March 16
The exhibition explores the creative dimensions of Elio Fiorucci, designer, cool hunter, and entrepreneur. His brand has revolutionized fashion, costume, and the contemporary art scene in Italy since the 1960s. His concept stores, with their eclectic mix of clothing, records, publications, and unique objects from around the world, became a hub for happenings, performances, and contemporary art, attracting intellectuals, performers, and artists. We can’t wait to see it.
MUSIC
#1 Club2Club October 31 – November 3 in Turin
The C2C Festival needs little introduction. Over the years, it has built its reputation through its longevity and excellence, evolving from one of Europe’s most representative dance festivals into an internationally renowned platform for the most adventurous contemporary music. We can’t wait to be there.
CINEMA
#1 Gladiator 2 | In Italian cinemas from November 14
#2 24FRAME Future Film Fest | November 6-10 at Dumbo in Bologna and November 22-24 in Modena
For over twenty years, the Future Film Festival has dialogued with top animation and visual effects creators and directors, collaborating with studios like Pixar, Studio Ghibli, Aardman, Illumination, Studio Mappa, and Production IG, as well as distributors like Universal, Warner Bros, Netflix, and Sony Pictures. As a privileged observatory for new forms of entertainment, the Festival maintains strong connections with major research centers like Cineca’s Visit Lab and MIT, also promoting young and independent talent with a constant eye toward the future.
