Verona in Love 2026: three days of celebration and tickets to Juliet's House
Verona in Love returns on February 13, 2026. For three days, central Verona lives by the motto "if you love someone, bring them to Verona." Stages are set up in the squares, the city opens markets, and couples follow the trail of Romeo and Juliet.
In 2026, the festival runs for three days and ends on February 15 at 10:00 PM (as of 09/2026, Verona city hall event listing). Earlier listings promised four days; the schedule has since been shortened.
Below are the dates, opening hours for museums, a route through the venues, and the catches you should know about before buying a ticket.
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When Verona in Love takes place
💡 In short:
- 2026 dates: February 13-15, starting February 13 at 9:00 AM, ending February 15 at 10:00 PM (as of 09/2026, city hall page about the festival).
- Main venues: Piazza dei Signori, Cortile del Mercato Vecchio, Loggia di Fra' Giocondo, Palazzo Barbieri.
- Entry to Juliet's House is ticketed, and tickets are sold only on the official Verona museums website.
The festival is organized by the Verona city hall together with city museums and foundations, not by a travel company (as of 09/2026, official festival page). It is a city festival. It features concerts, film screenings, tours, craft stalls, and open workshops.
Some events are free, while others require tickets and advance booking. The full schedule is published in the festival program and on the festival accounts @veronainloveofficialpage and @veronainlove_.
Check two dates separately. At Cinema Fiume on February 13 and 14, the "Schermi d'amore" program runs as a preview of the film festival they promise to bring back in 2027 (as of 09/2026, city program 2026). The Juliet Club presents the "Cara Giulietta" award for the most beautiful letters.
The logistics tip is simple: stay in the center, so you won't have to hunt for a taxi every evening.
Juliet's House: tickets and opening hours
Juliet's House (Casa di Giulietta) is at Via Cappello 21, two minutes from Piazza delle Erbe. It is open year-round, not just during the festival (verified 09/12/2026 on Juliet's House opening hours). Opening hours: Monday 2:00 PM-7:00 PM, Tuesday-Sunday 9:00 AM-7:00 PM.
In the courtyard you'll see the bronze statue of Juliet. Guests traditionally place a hand on her right breast. This habit lives on well beyond the festival days. Inside the house, there is a permanent exhibition of letters to Juliet.
Tickets are sold on the Verona museums website, and third-party resellers do not guarantee entry (as of 09/2026, Verona museums portal). Check the exact price there too: it depends on the type of visit and the season.
From February 14 to 15, the route changes. Entry to the house and courtyard opens from piazzetta Navona, through Teatro Nuovo, and the exit remains on Via Cappello (as of 09/2026, city hall notice about the route). The reason is mundane: the city expects a heavy flow of tourists.
- The catch: the city hall itself warns about the large crowds on February 14 and 15, so arrive at opening time.
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Juliet's tomb at Museo degli Affreschi
© axmai · CC BY-SAPhoto: axmai, CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/), FlickrSite | Entry | Hours | Closed | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Juliet's House | tickets online | Mon 2:00 pm-7:00 pm, Tue-Sun 9:00 am-7:00 pm | open daily | |
Museo degli Affreschi and Juliet's tomb | one ticket for the museum and tomb | check the museum website | check the museum website | |
Market at Piazza dei Signori | free | during festival days | outside the festival |
Juliet's tomb (Tomba di Giulietta) is located at Museo degli Affreschi "G.B. Cavalcaselle", in the former monastery of San Francesco al Corso. One ticket covers both the fresco museum and the tomb itself (as of 09/2026, Museo degli Affreschi tickets).
The sarcophagus stands in the crypt. There are no documents confirming that Juliet actually lay here. The museum presents this site as part of the legend, not as a proven fact.
The museum offers free guided tours by prior reservation, and they are included in the ticket price (as of 09/2026, tickets to the fresco museum online). From Piazza Bra to the entrance it's about 500 m, a 7-minute walk (according to the map).
- Who it's for: couples who care more about the legend than the interiors.
- Not for: those looking for proven history; no documents are shown here.
Piazza dei Signori: a heart-shaped market
© MartinucciG92 · CC BY-SAPhoto: MartinucciG92, CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0), Wikimedia CommonsPiazza dei Signori becomes the center of the celebration. The stalls here are arranged so that they form a huge heart. The inner part is covered with a red carpet.
In the square you'll find local wines, cheeses, sweets, and craft stalls with ceramics and leather. Part of the program takes place in the neighboring loggias, Loggia di Fra' Giocondo and Loggia del Palazzo del Podestà. They stand on the same square.
One hour is enough to walk around the market and try everything on offer.
- The catch: on festival weekends the square fills up quickly; the city hall warns about heavy tourist flow (as of 09/2026, city hall warning).
The seal of love at Cortile del Mercato Vecchio
The "Seal of Love" service operates at Cortile del Mercato Vecchio near Piazza dei Signori. The couple's names are written in Gothic script on a scroll, then sealed with wax and a stamp.
© Falk2 · CC BY-SAPhoto: Falk2, CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0), Wikimedia CommonsYou pick up the finished seal in the same courtyard during the festival days. The organizers don't publish the price, so check the cost on site or in the festival program.
The scroll with your names is flat and light. It will easily make it home in your carry-on luggage.
Un Cuore di Baci: a minute of kissing
The main evening moment of the festival takes place at Palazzo Barbieri on Piazza Bra. All couples gather together and kiss for exactly one minute. After that, the square erupts in cheers and applause.
© Maurizio Moro5153 · CC BY-SAPhoto: Maurizio Moro5153, CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0), Wikimedia CommonsThe moment is announced as "Un Cuore di Baci" and is usually scheduled for the first evening of the festival. The exact time changes every year, so check the program at veronainlove.it.
Arrive early so you get a spot closer to the palace and don't watch the kiss from behind people's backs.
How to get to Verona
Verona sits on the Milan-Venice line, and trains run here all day. From Verona Porta Nuova station you can walk to Piazza Bra in about 15 minutes, roughly 1 km in a straight line (according to the map).
It's better to buy train tickets in advance: on February 13-15 the city hosts many guests (trains to Verona on Trip.com).
If you're going for one day, take a morning train and an evening return. The center is compact, with 5-10 minutes on foot between the main venues (according to the map).
For the festival weekend, hotels in the center get booked earlier than usual. Lock in your travel date before buying tickets.
⁉️🤔 Frequently asked questions
When does Verona in Love take place in Verona in 2026?
The festival runs from February 13 to 15, 2026 (as of 09/2026, Comune di Verona). The program has been cut down to three days, so it's worth checking the schedule before you travel. Some events require registration, some are ticketed, and venue hours are posted on veronainlove.it.
Is entry to Juliet's House free?
No. Visiting the courtyard and the interior rooms is ticketed, and tickets are sold only on the official Verona museums website. Third-party sites do not guarantee entry (as of 09/2026, official museums portal). Check the exact price there as well; it depends on the type of visit and the season.
Where is Juliet's tomb?
The tomb is in the Museo degli Affreschi "G.B. Cavalcaselle", in the former monastery of San Francesco al Corso near Piazza Bra. One ticket covers both the fresco museum and the tomb (as of 09/2026, museum and tomb information). From Piazza Bra it's about 500 m on foot, roughly a 7-minute walk on the map.
What is Un Cuore di Baci?
It's a minute of kissing at Palazzo Barbieri on Piazza Bra. Couples gather together and kiss at the same time, usually on the first evening of the festival, and then the square erupts in cheers. The exact time is announced in the program on veronainlove.it, and the schedule changes every year.
Can you come to Verona in Love with kids?
Yes, the city addresses the program to both adults and families (as of 09/2026, city program for families). Markets and craft stalls operate on Piazza dei Signori, and screenings run at Cinema Fiume. Kids usually enjoy the daytime part more, and the evening kiss lasts only a minute.
In short: what's worth booking
If you have one day: come on February 13, walk around the market on Piazza dei Signori, and go to Juliet's House in the morning while the courtyard is still quiet.
If you're going as a couple for the weekend: stay in the center, between Piazza Bra and Piazza delle Erbe, so the evening events will be a 10-minute walk away.
Book tours and museum tickets before you travel: when you buy online, you pick your entry date and time (as of 09/2026, museiverona.com).
If you need a hotel in the center, check options for the festival dates: hotels in Verona on Trip.com.
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