Tocatì Festival (International Street Games Festival)

The Tocatì Festival returns to Verona from September 18–20, 2026, transforming the city's piazzas and streets into a vibrant space dedicated to games, memory, and cultural exchange. Founded in 2003 by the Associazione Giochi Antichi, this international festival has established itself as one of the most important events celebrating traditional games, recognising gaming communities as authentic guardians of a living heritage worthy of preservation and celebration. Over three days, Verona becomes a true world piazza, where tourists, families, and enthusiasts can discover and participate in Italian traditional games, meet international guests from around the globe, enjoy captivating performances, and engage in cultural activities. A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a festive and inclusive atmosphere, where entertainment intertwines with the discovery and sharing of gaming traditions often forgotten. The Tocatì represents far more than a simple festival: it is a chance to reflect on the educational and social value of play, its power to forge authentic connections between people and communities, and its fundamental role in transmitting cultural memory. In Verona, amid the splendour of the Arena and medieval charm, games return to centre stage as a universal language of encounter and sharing.