Antignano Taste & Culture
Three days of food, wine, art, and music in the heart of the Asti Monferrato
About Taste & Culture
Antignano Taste & Culture: Flavors and Heritage in Monferrato
In the heart of the Asti hills, the municipality of Antignano hosts one of the most cherished events on the local calendar every June: Antignano Taste & Culture. For an entire weekend, the village's historic center comes alive with a widespread food and wine trail, cultural events, and performances, creating a festive atmosphere that brings together residents, local associations, and visitors from across the province of Asti and the wider Piedmont region.
Ten Culinary Stations Throughout the Village
The beating heart of the festival is the food and wine trail, consisting of ten stations distributed along the streets and squares of the historic center. Here, visitors can sample traditional Piedmontese dishes and local wines—from Barbera to the whites of Monferrato—on a delicious itinerary that invites you to wander and discover hidden corners of the village. The stations open in the late afternoon and keep the evenings lively until late, accompanied by numerous live music spots.
Culture, Exhibitions, and Traditions
Beyond the food, the festival places great emphasis on culture. The church of San Rocco hosts a painting exhibition curated by the Artemisia Association of Asti, while the BMA Ecomuseum offers conferences dedicated to local heritage, such as the "Sacred Hills" meeting. Popular traditions are also well-represented, with flag-waver performances, a local produce market, and craft workshops. Sunday morning is dedicated to nature, with a "herbal walk" to discover the flora of the Antignano hills.
Performances, Fire Shows, and Circus Arts
The evenings are marked by concerts and shows that animate the squares: from tribute bands to street performers, including the evocative fire show and circus arts that enchant both adults and children. The grand finale is traditionally a musical tribute to the great Italian singer-songwriters, capping off the three-day celebration in a festive spirit.
An Event for the Whole Community
Organized by the Municipality of Antignano with the support of local associations, the festival has grown edition after edition to become a landmark event for the Asti Monferrato. Admission to cultural trails is free, and a free shuttle service connects peripheral parking areas to the historic center, making the festival accessible and convenient for everyone.
Taste & Culture — edition 2026
The fourth edition of Antignano Taste & Culture confirms the winning formula of the three-day event: ten food and wine stations along the streets of the historic center, cultural events, and plenty of live music. The festival offers a rich program spread across the village squares, with a free shuttle service operating from peripheral parking areas.
Programme Taste & Culture 2026
Friday, June 12
- 4:30 PM — Inauguration of the painting exhibition (Artemisia Association) at the church of San Rocco
- 5:00 PM — Conference "The Sacred Hills" (BMA Ecomuseum) at the church of San Rocco
- 6:30 PM — Official inauguration of the 4th edition
- 7:00 PM — Opening of the food and wine trail
- 7:30 PM — Sunset walk with live music at three stations
- 10:30 PM — Tribute show with the WOW Band
Saturday, June 13
- 7:00 PM — Opening of the food and wine trail with live music at various stations
- 10:00 PM — Fire show "On the paths of the jesters"
- 10:30 PM — Party show with Leo Live
Sunday, June 14
- 9:00 AM — Herbal walk
- 10:00 AM — Local produce market with workshops
- 11:30 AM — Flag-waver performance
- 12:00 PM — Opening of the food and wine trail with live music
- 4:30 PM — Circus arts show
- 6:00 PM — Circus arts workshops
- 6:30 PM — Photography contest awards ceremony
- 8:00 PM — Live music
- 9:30 PM — Grand finale: tribute to great Italian singer-songwriters
- 12:00 AM — Closing of the food and wine trail
Highlights Taste & Culture 2026
- Ten food and wine stations with traditional dishes and Monferrato wines
- Fire show "On the paths of the jesters"
- Painting exhibition in the church of San Rocco
- Flag-waver performance and circus arts
- Grand finale dedicated to great Italian singer-songwriters
- Free shuttle service and free admission to cultural trails
Prices Taste & Culture 2026
Practical information — Taste & Culture
Getting There
Antignano is located in the province of Asti, in the Monferrato hills. By car, it can be reached via the A33 Asti-Cuneo motorway or the provincial roads connecting to Asti. By train, the reference station is Asti, from which you can continue by car or local transport.
Parking and Shuttle
During the event, a free shuttle service operates from three collection points (Premes, sports facilities, and the Cantina Sociale). The service runs on Friday and Saturday from 6:00 PM to midnight and on Sunday from 11:00 AM to midnight. Limited parking is also available in the town center.
Admission and Hours
Admission to cultural trails is free; food and wine stations operate on a pay-as-you-go basis. Evening openings are scheduled for Friday and Saturday from 6:00 PM to midnight, while on Sunday the festival runs from 11:00 AM to midnight.
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Where does it take place — Taste & Culture
Centro storico di Antignano