Birra a Palla

Mondolfo's Beer Festival

When August draws to a close, the village of Mondolfo (Province of Pesaro and Urbino, Marche) comes alive for Birra a Palla, the festival that brings together the three essential ingredients for a successful summer evening: plenty of beer, good food, and live music. The heart of the event is Piazza Borroni, the Sferisterio area in the historic center, which for two days becomes a large, open-air gathering for everyone.

Beer, Food, and Conviviality

The soul of the festival is, of course, the beer, served in various selections and paired with specialties from the food stalls. It starts with dinner and continues late into the night, between one pint and the next, in a genuine and unpretentious village festival atmosphere. It's the classic meeting place where you sit at a table with friends, chat, and then get up to dance as soon as the music starts.

Live Music Every Night

Each evening features its own concert. The program alternates between tribute bands dedicated to the great names of Italian popular music, folk dance music groups, and DJ sets that keep the square lively until late. It's an offering designed to make audiences of all ages, from families to younger people, sing and dance.

A Summer Tradition by Pro Loco

Birra a Palla is organized by Pro Loco Tre Colli Mondolfo APS, the association that enlivens the Municipality's event calendar throughout the year, from the 8-a-side Football Tournament in July to Christmas in the village. The beer festival is one of the most anticipated events of the Mondolfo summer and attracts visitors from neighboring towns on the coast and the Pesaro hinterland.

Mondolfo, One of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy

It's worth combining the festival evening with a stroll through the village: Mondolfo is part of the circuit of Italy's Most Beautiful Villages (Borghi più Belli d'Italia) and preserves walls, alleys, and views that are worth a visit. After the beer and music in Piazza Borroni, a walk through the historic center's streets completes the evening.