Beer Festival
A night of beer on the Gliaca di Piraino seafront
Edition 2026 not confirmed to date
This edition has not been confirmed by the organiser to date. We recommend checking before going.
About Piraino Beer Festival
A village festival on the Nebrodi coast
The Beer Festival in Piraino takes place in Gliaca, the town's coastal hamlet overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, in the heart of the Nebrodi Riviera in the province of Messina. It is one of those summer events that bring small Sicilian coastal towns to life: nothing glitzy, just a genuine evening designed for socializing outdoors, facing the sea, with a beer in hand.
Beer, food, and live music
The event is organized by Il Pizzettaro, a business run by master pizzaiolo Alberto Carianni, which has been drawing large crowds to the seafront for several years. The formula is simple and proven: draft beer, plenty of good food to pair with your drinks, and live music that keeps the night going until late. Past editions have featured local bands and groups that turned the festival into a true open-air musical event.
For the whole family
Although it was born around the world of beer, the festival has a family-friendly soul: previous editions have included an area with inflatables for children, a testament to the event's popular and inclusive nature. Admission has always been free, in keeping with the spirit of Piraino's summer festivities.
Piraino and summer on the Tyrrhenian coast
The Beer Festival is part of the rich summer calendar of Piraino, filled with food festivals, religious processions, gastronomic events, and musical evenings that enliven both the hilltop village and the Gliaca marina. For those spending their holidays on the Messina coast, between Capo d'Orlando and the Tindari promontory, it is the perfect opportunity to experience an authentic evening in touch with the local community.
2026 Edition
The festival is a recurring summer event in Piraino. At the moment, the dates for the 2026 edition have not yet been announced by the organizers: the event is traditionally held during the summer months, between July and August, on the Gliaca seafront. It is advisable to follow the Il Pizzettaro channels and the Piraino municipal event pages to find out the date and program as soon as they are announced.
Piraino Beer Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 Beer Festival in Gliaca di Piraino does not yet have an official date. Based on previous editions, the festival is held during the summer months on the seafront of the seaside hamlet, featuring draft beer, food stands, live music, and a family-friendly, popular atmosphere. Information regarding the date, musical line-up, and program will be published by the organizers (Il Pizzettaro) and on the Piraino municipal event pages as soon as they become available.
Prices Piraino Beer Festival 2026
Practical information — Piraino Beer Festival
Location
Lungomare di Gliaca di Piraino (ME), Sicily. Gliaca is the seaside hamlet of the Municipality of Piraino, on the Tyrrhenian coast of the Nebrodi.
How to get there
By car: A20 Messina-Palermo motorway, exit at Brolo-Capo d'Orlando, then take the SS113 towards Gliaca-Piraino. By train: Gliaca-Piraino station on the Messina-Palermo Tyrrhenian line, just a short walk from the seafront.
Admission
Free. Beer and food can be purchased at the stands.
Tips
Outdoor evening on the seafront: the festival takes place in summer, so summer attire is recommended. Parking is available in the streets adjacent to the marina.
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Where does it take place — Piraino Beer Festival
Lungomare di Gliaca di Piraino