Borgo dei Sapori
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Local produce Food truck

Borgo dei Sapori

The historic center of Potenza becomes a table with the flavors of Basilicata

Potenza — Potenza (076) Since 2014
Dates 26 May โ€” 30 May 2026
Location Potenza (076)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Borgo dei Sapori

Borgo dei Sapori is the food and wine event that every year enlivens Piazza XI Settembre, in the historic center of Potenza, with stands of Lucanian cuisine, pastry, music, culture, and workshops for children. Now in its XII edition in 2026, it is a popular festival celebrating the flavors and traditions of the capital of Basilicata.

Five days of taste in the ancient heart of Potenza

In the historic heart of the Lucanian capital, the evocative Piazza XI Settembre transforms for five days into a grand village of taste. It is Borgo dei Sapori, the food and wine event that in 2026 reaches its XII edition, confirming itself as one of the most cherished events of the Potenza spring, amidst the aromas of Lucanian cuisine, music, and entertainment.

Lucanian cuisine takes center stage

The heart of the festival are the gastronomic stands โ€” seven dedicated to cuisine and one to pastry โ€” that showcase the richness of Basilicata's culinary tradition. Alongside food, the event offers cultural presentations, music, and workshops for children, such as the one dedicated to handmade pasta, which introduces the little ones to the ancient gestures of home cooking.

A festival that regenerates the historic center

Organized by the Associazione Culturale Il Centro della Potenza, with the collaboration of the Municipality of Potenza, Borgo dei Sapori is much more than a food festival: it is a way to bring life and sociality back to the alleys of the historic center, intertwining food and wine, culture, and community. A delicious stroll that, edition after edition, has become a regular fixture for the people of Potenza and visitors to Basilicata.

Borgo dei Sapori โ€” edition 2026

The XII edition of Borgo dei Sapori takes place from May 26 to 30, 2026, in Piazza XI Settembre, in the historic center of Potenza. Seven Lucanian cuisine stands and one pastry stand, entertainment for children, culture, and music for five days of food and wine celebration.

From May 26 to 30, 2026, Piazza XI Settembre hosts the XII edition of Borgo dei Sapori. Seven stands dedicated to Lucanian cuisine and one to pastry, with entertainment for children, culture, music, and workshopsโ€”including one on handmade pasta. Organized by the Associazione Culturale Il Centro della Potenza in collaboration with the Municipality of Potenza.

Programme Borgo dei Sapori 2026

2026 Program

  • May 26-30 โ€” Piazza XI Settembre: daily opening of gastronomic stands (7 Lucanian cuisine + 1 pastry).
  • Entertainment and workshops for children, including the handmade pasta workshop.
  • Cultural presentations and music in the evenings.

Opening hours and the detailed calendar of cultural and musical events will be announced by the organization in the preceding days.

Highlights Borgo dei Sapori 2026

The seven Lucanian cuisine stands, typical pastry, and the handmade pasta workshop for children, set against the backdrop of the historic center.

Prices Borgo dei Sapori 2026

Free entry; dishes and tastings payable at the stands.

Practical information — Borgo dei Sapori

Where: Piazza XI Settembre, historic center of Potenza.

When: late May, five days of events.

Costs: free entry to the area; tastings and dishes payable at the stands.

Organization: Associazione Culturale Il Centro della Potenza.

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Where does it take place โ€” Borgo dei Sapori

Piazza XI Settembre

Borgo dei Sapori in brief

Gastronomy Local produce Food truck Chocolate Folk traditions Folklore Young audience Outdoor Free Multidisciplinary Potenza

History of Borgo dei Sapori