No need to despair: summer is not over yet! Certainly, the climate has become a bit milder, but given – and felt – the heat waves of recent weeks, perhaps it’s really better this way. These days, without fearing extreme temperatures, you can make the most of both the sea and the mountains, not to mention the art cities and picturesque villages: from this point of view Liguria is unbeatable, offering visitors truly everything, within a few kilometers. Or miles, if the readers are boaters looking for a berth in our marina in Genoa: obviously even in September we are ready to welcome you among the docks of our tourist port, very close to the city center. But what to do in Genoa and Liguria in September? There are various activities to do, both as a family – knowing that for example here in Liguria the school year begins on September 14 – or as a couple, perhaps for romantic weekends. Let’s see then what are the events in Liguria and Genoa for September 2023!
Events in Genoa, September 2023
The European Market, between August 31 and September 3: Piazza Caricamento fills with typical products from all over Europe, stalls and street food, with a total of 50 stands.
Aperitif on boat, Saturday September 2: this is the last opportunity to participate in the Aperitif on boat, to set sail at 8 PM from Porto Antico for an aperitif on boat around the port.
Five minutes with Van Gogh, until September 10: until September 10 at the Ducal Palace, in the Doge’s Chapel, the famous painting by the Dutch artist “Landscape with sheaves and rising moon” is displayed. To dedicate 5 minutes – or more – to art, during a walk in the center of Genoa!
From September 1, Mediterranean Festival: this festival that brings together artists from all corners of the planet has reached its 32nd edition. At the opening, on September 1, there will be the show Elogio della Caduta, while in the following days and weeks, until October 21, concerts, dance performances and so on are scheduled.
The Boat Show, from September 21 to 26: the highly anticipated International Boat Show of Genoa returns, from September 21 to 26, 2023, with Genoa transforming once again for 6 days into the world capital of boating.
The Great Wave, until September 24: these are the last weeks to see the exhibition “The Great Wave. The importance of water in Japanese culture” at the Edoardo Chiossone Museum of Oriental Art, an exhibition that investigates Japan’s strong and ambivalent relationship with the water that surrounds it.
Try sailing, until September 30: not everyone has a sailboat moored at our tourist port in Genoa! Those who would like to try sailing have time until the end of September, with “Try Sailing”, an initiative by Galata Sea Museum, which allows you to go out with a skipper specialized in teaching.
What to Do in Liguria in September: the Events
September 1, Chiavari: the last evening of Chiavari Jazz 2023 concludes with an imaginative concert, which will see Rosario Giuliani on saxophone, Luciano Biondini on accordion, Enzo Pietropaoli on double bass and Michele Rabbia on drums, performing the music of Nino Rota and Ennio Morricone.
September 1-3, Sarzana: the famous Festival of the Mind returns to the historic village of Sarzana, and this year too it will be a meeting ground for artists, philosophers, writers and scholars of various kinds.
September 1-3, Leivi: Leivi Critical Beer returns, the event dedicated to craft beer, with producers from Liguria, Piedmont, Tuscany, Marche and Emilia Romagna
September 7-10, Camogli: as always at the end of summer Camogli hosts the Communication Festival, with the seaside village hosting this year an edition themed “Memory”.
September 10, Portofino: the last concert of the rich program “Summer in Portofino” begins at 7:30 PM: closing the summer of events will be Maestro Domenico Greco on piano and the voice of Perla.
