Ancient Food Festival

Taste by the Lake

The Antica Fiera dei Mangiari is one of Mantua's most beloved summer events: a large gastronomic festival held on the Lungolago Gonzaga, in the stretch between Porto Catena and the Castello di San Giorgio. Sponsored by the Municipality of Mantua, it has reached its fourteenth edition, confirming itself as a classic of the city's summer.

Eleven Days of Street Cuisine

For eleven consecutive evenings, the lakefront fills with open-air taverns, eateries, and street food stands. Offerings range from traditional Mantuan dishes to street food options from all over Italy, in a convivial atmosphere that invites you to stroll among the stalls, stop for dinner, and continue the evening with an aperitif or a dance.

Music and Entertainment

The festival is not just about food: every evening live music, DJ sets, and an area dedicated to Latin music (the Latin Village) accompany dinner. Three different entertainment zones allow you to choose your preferred atmosphere, from a concert to dancing, in a scenic setting overlooking the lakes that surround the city.

Mantua and its Lakes

Overlooking the three lakes formed by the Mincio River, Mantua (Province of Mantua) finds one of its most evocative spots on the lakefront. The Antica Fiera dei Mangiari highlights this waterside location, offering the city a large space for popular celebration just a stone's throw from the historic center.