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Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026

Italian Cultural Events Shift Toward Nighttime Schedules as Heat Intensifies

The Ferrara Buskers Festival has moved performances entirely into evening hours to avoid extreme daytime temperatures, reflecting a broader adjustment among cultural events as Italian cities adapt to increasingly severe summer heat.
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