From Loano's International Live Festival to the Renaissance festival celebrating “The Return of the Dorias,” from the International Feline Exposition to the Sprint Triathlon, from hikes to exhibitions to book events to car rallies, ending with the not-to-be-missed “Night in White.” At Loano everything is ready for “Suddenly spring”, the program of events prepared by the city administration in collaboration with local associations to enliven the city during the months of the “sweeter season.”.
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Mayor Luca Lettieri and deputy mayor in charge of tourism, culture and sports Gianluigi Bocchio say, “Like every spring, this year again our city offers a series of initiatives ‘for all tastes.’ Alongside impressive and now historical initiatives, our calendar features many events of various natures every week: from literary to sports events, from concerts to food festivals. The highlight will be, as always, the ‘Notte in Bianco,’ which again this year will have as its main guest a great protagonist of Italian music on whose name, as of now, we keep the utmost confidentiality. We do not want to reveal anything, but we invite everyone to follow us on our web and social channels to stay updated. As an administration, we thank all those who collaborated in preparing the calendar of events.”.
From June 13 to 15, Loano will celebrate “The return of the Dorias” and the proclamation of the free county of Loano that took place in 1575 during the rule of Counts Zenobia Del Carretto and Gianandrea Doria. The event was organized by the Old Loano Association. In addition to being a historical reenactment that aims to reconstruct coherently and on the basis of original documents what happened on July 2, 1575, the date of the inauguration of the Doria princes and the oath of the Loano community, the event will be an opportunity to re-enact the founders of the oldest carnival in Liguria, the CarnevaLöa, which took place at the end of the 16th century because of the Doria family's desire to experience, together with the population, joyful moments of celebration. For this reason, the Re-enactment is included in the CarnevaLöa project, which with its varied programs unfolds throughout the year. The days from June 13 to June 15 will therefore witness an impressive animation of the historic center and the waterfront, with historically themed moments of entertainment that will involve tourists and residents in a real journey through the centuries in the manner of the rulers of the late Renaissance. Again with an eye on the carnival festivities theme, the proposed animations include performances, medieval and Renaissance folk music performances, juggling and jestering, magic and fakirism, games and craft stalls.
On June 21, the 2025 edition of the “White Night”, the long marathon of fun promoted by the City of Loano in collaboration with Comitato Loanese and Fipe-Confcommercio. As always, the mainstay of the event will be the businesses and venues, which will stay open until late in the evening and offer original tasting points and, throughout the day, many shopping opportunities thanks to the “desbarassu.” Great protagonist will be music, with lots of concerts and performances by cover bands, rock and jazz groups in different parts of the city. At 9:30 p.m. the big free concert that is the highlight of the White Night will kick off. On June 20 from 7 p.m. in Dante Street “Waiting for the White Night” with entertainment and fun for all.
On April 5 and 6, PalaGarassini will host the dance and singing selections of the International Live Festival of Loano (more simply Fil), the solidarity/performance event curated by the music association Controfase, which this year will raise funds for Bastapoco Onlus and Asd Basket Loano Garassini. The young artists who pass the selections will then perform on July 12 in Italy Square for the Festival's “Grand Gala.” From May 31 to June 2, the “Loano Street Show-Loano rages for artists in the square” returns, a street artist festival promoted by the Multipurpose Cultural Center and Fipe/Confcommercio with the collaboration of the City of Loano. For two days, the city will be the scene of traveling performances, gags, aerial acrobatics, musical juggling, circus and juggling workshops and more.
Like every spring, “The May of Books”. On May 16 in the council chamber of Palazzo Doria, Francesco Centorame will read “The Invisible Cities” by Italo Calvino. From May 23 to 25 the initiative will expand to the entire city as part of “LOA Legge in Ogni Angolo,” the event entirely dedicated to reading with book presentations, read alouds, animation, poetry, performances organized by the association #cosavuoichetilegga in collaboration with the associations adhering to the Pact for Reading as part of the ministerial project “Giovani in biblioteca/Riprendiamoci il futuro Loano.” From June 27-29, the third edition of the “Book fair” promoted by Pro Loco Loano. Finally, until June, monthly events will return with the “Book club”.
On the front of the culture, also as part of the “Youth in the Library” project funded by the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and coming to an end with spring, on April 4 at the civic library “Antonio Arecco” in Palazzo Kursaal new appointment with “Talk Environment” promoted by Yepp Loano and Aps #cosavuoichetilegga: Alessa Canducci is author and protagonist of the show “Stardust: stardust” with music performed live by Federico Squassabia. On April 6, also at the library, conference on “Italo Calvino and the Women of the Resistance in Imperia” by Anpi Loano. On April 12 in the library Unitre Loano offers a conference dedicated to wellness. From April 23 to May 9 in the Sala del Mosaico of Palazzo Doria the photo exhibition “Barbiana: silence becomes voice” curated by Anpi Loano can be visited.
Many, as always, appointments dedicated to the music. On June 13 at the Oratorio delle Cappe Turchine concert by the Chorale of St. Francis of Alassio conducted by maestro Giorgio Piovano. On June 15 and June 29 in the foyer of the Giardino del Principe double date with “I concerti del Principe” by the Associazione Musicale Santa Maria Immacolata. On the occasion of the patronal feast of St. John the Baptist, on June 23 in Piazza Italia concert by the Santa Maria Immacolata Musical Association. On June 25, again in the town hall square, concert by the Fanfare of the Alpini “Monte Beigua” from Savona by the Brotherhood of the Cappe Turchine. On June 27 at the Oratory of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary classical guitar concert with maestro Riccardo Pampararo. The “listening guide” evenings promoted by the Loanese Music Association will continue in the spring. Through slides, films, historical recordings and trivia, participants will be guided to discover the greatest masterpieces of classical music and beyond.
In the spring, three appointments will be dedicated to the classic cars. On April 12 in Marina di Loano will stage the racing cars participating in the XVI Historical Reenactment of the Milan-San Remo Cup, which has always been an unforgettable occasion of entertainment with unique and exclusive appeal for Italian and foreign crews. On May 11, the national Fiat 850 Spider Bertone rally promoted by the club of the same name will be held in Piazza Italia. On Sunday, June 1, the third edition of Aperiscrolla, rally open to all owners of the legendary Piaggio vehicles. The day's program includes at 9:30 a.m. meeting and punching of the vehicles at the Marinai d'Italia pier in Borghetto; at 10:30 a.m. departure for the ride in the direction of Marina di Loano; at 11 a.m. aperitif at Shardana Wine Bar (offered by the same venue); at 11 a.m.30 parade along the Loano waterfront with destination Piazza Italia for blessing of vehicles; at 12.30 lunch in Via Magenta in collaboration with Vecchia Loano (at a cost of 15 euros: part of the proceeds will be donated to the Gaslini Institute of Genoa); at 5 pm final greetings. The day will be enlivened by live music by Running Shadows and Blinders. The event is organized by Aperiscrolla Farm and Vecchia Loano with the patronage of the municipalities of Loano and Borghetto Santo Spirito in collaboration with Ape Club d'Italia and Vespa Club Pietra Ligure. In case of bad weather, the rally will be postponed to a date to be determined.
From April 25 to 27 at the Sea Workers' Cottage on Garassini Promenade, the 18th edition of the Ligurian Cake Festival and other local specialties, an appointment dedicated to one of the typical dishes of local Ligurian cuisine. The initiative, organized by the association Vecchia Loano, offers for three days the tasting of different versions of the Ligurian cake, present with different recipes that enhance local products. On June 28 and 29, “Flavors of Liguria”, the food and wine festival organized by Vecchia Loano. A selection of Ligurian excellence can be found on the waterfront.
On May 3 and 4, a new edition of the AllArtisans, a craft fair organized by the association Vecchia Loano. For two days, dozens of craft workshops from Liguria and all over northern Italy will offer their work in iron, wood, glass, wax, fabric and more. The craft show will feature a variety of objects and display areas in which artisans will demonstrate all their skills, making their works on site. Every second Sunday of the month from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. under the arcades of Corso Europa and in the nearby “Bestoso” gardens will return the Antiques and Collectibles Market organized by E20 Free. Dozens of exhibitors will present a selected collection of furniture, silverware, paintings, carpets and objects with an antique flavor and full of charm. In April and May, again every second Sunday of the month from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., the stalls of “Crafts in the square”, the artisans' and artists' market organized by the association Artigianalmente. Professional craftsmen and specialized artists will display the fruits of their ingenuity and skill. Starting in June and throughout the summer until September, the appointment with master craftsmen will double: every Tuesday from 5 p.m. to midnight in Rocca Square and every Friday from 5 p.m. to midnight in Massena Square.
Like every spring, the calendar of appointments of sports, under the banner (as always) of “Loano City of Sports.” The ninth edition of “Runners for Autism,” the sports event organized by Asd Runners For Autism chaired by Nella Andronaco, will be held on April 19. The day's program includes a non-competitive sports run over a distance of 8 kilometers and a “self-managed” walk of about 3 kilometers. The sports event is open to everyone, young and old. From April 17 to 27 at the tennis club on Aurelia Street Super Nex Gen Under 16 and Under 18 men's and women's tennis tournament by Asd Zizzini. On April 18 and 19 at PalaGarassini and PalaGuzzetti will be held the Mini Tournament of the Palms organized by Asd Basket Loano Garassini and Ad Pallacanestro Loano: the interregional mini-basketball competition (featuring teams from Lombardy, Piedmont and Liguria) was born out of a friendship and collaboration between Basket Loano and A1’s Vanoli Cremona and is aimed at children in the Aquilotti Big 2014/2015 category. From April 23 to May 4 at the tennis club, men's and women's third category tournament. From May 1 to 11, also at the tennis club, men's and women's open tennis tournament. On May 3 and 4 at PalaGarassini second round of the Silver Together Championship, valid as a regional competition in rhythmic gymnastics, organized by Asd Arteginnastica. May 16 to May 18 will see the third edition of the Loano Sprint Triathlon, the event organized by Asd Doria Nuoto Loano dedicated to swimming, biking and running that will see the participation of able-bodied, paratriathlon and university athletes from all over Italy and abroad. From May 21 to June 8 men's and women's fourth-category tennis tournaments. From May 22 to 24, the 16th Turin Cral Trophy will be held. Bocce, ’7-a-side’ soccer, tennis and padel tournaments will be held during the Trophy days. Athletes belonging to Turin corporate Crals from insurance companies, banks, municipal companies, telephone companies and other sectors will compete for the trophy. From June 5 to 8 at PalaGarassini the “Riviera delle Palme” national rhythmic gymnastics tournament organized by Asd Arteginnastica returns. From June 6 to June 8 at PalaGarassini is the 24th Loano City Swimming Meeting organized by Doria Nuoto Loano with competitions in Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Free, Mixed. On June 28 in the stretch of water in front of Marina di Loano is ’Freedom to swim“ curated by Doria Nuoto.
For lovers of the outdoors, the “Loano not only sea”, the program curated by the Loano section of the CAI. The hikes are free and practicable by those with a fair amount of training in mountain hiking. The aim is to promote hiking as an opportunity for socialization, personal well-being, knowledge and appreciation of the area. On June 7 and 8, the 58th edition of the traditional “Flower Festival” at the Carmo summit organized by the “Friends of Carmo” association.
On May 10 and 11 at the Alba Street bowling alley, the’international feline exhibition by the Italian Federation of Feline Associations. It will be an opportunity to admire many breeds of cats: this is a type of event that is sure to be popular with families with children.
On June 14 in Orto Maccagli new appointment with “Dive in to give”, the blood donation promotion and information day organized by the Loano Municipal Avis in collaboration with the Loanesi Bathers Association. During the morning there will be a bloodmobile at which anyone can safely make a blood donation.
On May 15, a celebration will be held in honor of St. Isidore, patron saint of farmers. On June 24 there is the traditional procession for the patronal feast of St. John the Baptist.
