Among gathered towns, bustling squares, and landscapes that descend from the inland toward the coast, autumn invites everyone to come together. In November, village fairs and patron saint celebrations accompany the season of local specialties, offering simple opportunities to taste and share moments. In Liguria, the calendar interweaves local traditions with regional flavors.
In Liguria, November events provide ideas to discover local products and traditions: from OliOliva, the festival of the new olive oil in Imperia to the Festa di San Martino in Varese Ligure, up to the Mercato della Terra di Cairo Montenotte.
November events to note in Liguria
- OliOliva, the festival of the new olive oil in Imperia – Imperia (IM), from November 6 to 8, 2026.
OliOliva celebrates the new oil and the seasonal flavors of the Riviera dei Fiori, welcoming products and the atmospheres of Liguria’s inland. - From A… to Pumpkin Exhibition – Genoa (GE), November 7–8 and November 14–15, 2026.
The exhibition “From A to Pumpkin” offers gastronomy, folklore, stalls, pumpkin displays, pumpkin-themed exhibitions, and activities inspired by pumpkins. - Festa di San Martino – Varese Ligure (SP), on November 11, 2026.
The Saint Martin festival includes Masses and a procession in honor of the saint. Through the streets of the town, a traditional fair takes place, with distinctive stalls selling dried mushrooms. - Mercato della Terra di Cairo Montenotte – Cairo Montenotte (SV), on November 14, 2026.
Monthly market in Piazza della Vittoria with about forty local producers and a wide range of regional specialties, from fresh vegetables and olive oil to cured meats, cheeses, and seafood from Vado and Albenga.
