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Hai in programma qualcosa di interessante nelle prossime settimane?

Do you have anything interesting planned in the coming weeks?

Pronunciation

'Programma' = pro-GRAM-ma, stress on second syllable. 'Prossime' = PROS-si-me.

When to use it

Use this to open a conversation about future plans with someone you want to include in your social life. It shows interest in their plans and creates an opportunity for them to invite you along or for you to propose something.

What it means

'Avere in programma' (to have planned) is the Italian expression for having something scheduled. 'Nelle prossime settimane' (in the coming weeks) — 'nelle' = 'in + le'. 'Qualcosa di interessante' (something interesting) — 'di + adjective' after 'qualcosa'.

Variations

Stai facendo qualcosa di bello questo mese?

Are you doing anything nice this month?

More casual — 'bello' is broader than 'interessante'

C'è qualche evento che non ti vuoi perdere?

Is there any event you don't want to miss?

Asking about anticipated highlights

Hai già i piani per l'estate?

Do you already have summer plans?

Seasonal plans enquiry

Mini Dialogue

— Hai in programma qualcosa di interessante nelle prossime settimane? — Sì! Vado al Festival di Spoleto il prossimo weekend. — Davvero? Non ci sono mai stato/a. — Vieni con me! Ho ancora un biglietto disponibile.

— Do you have anything interesting planned in the coming weeks? — Yes! I am going to the Spoleto Festival next weekend. — Really? I have never been. — Come with me! I still have one available ticket.

Cultural Note

The Festival dei Due Mondi (Two Worlds Festival) in Spoleto, Umbria, is one of Italy's most prestigious arts festivals — combining music, opera, dance, and theatre in a stunning medieval hilltop setting. Founded in 1958, it attracts world-class performers. Italian cultural festivals ('festival culturali') are significant social events.