The Italian Parma Verdi Music Festival ( Festival Verdi Parma is a music festival established to commemorate the Italian music master Verdi, usually held in the ancient city of Parma, next to Verdi's hometown, between October 1 and 30 every year, when there will be a number of concerts and other activities to pay tribute to Verdi.

Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi (October 10, 1813 - January 27, 1901) was born in Le Roncole, near Parma, and died in Milan. Together with Richard Wagner, Verdi is considered to be the most influential opera composer of the 19th century.