Borgo San Sebastiano Festival
Tradition, music, and local flavors in San Benigno Canavese
About Borgo San Sebastiano Festival
A village festival in the heart of the Canavese
The Borgo San Sebastiano Festival is one of the most cherished summer events in San Benigno Canavese, a municipality in the Metropolitan City of Turin nestled in the heart of the Canavese region, at the foot of the hills rising toward the Alps. For a few days, the village transforms into a vibrant meeting place where locals and visitors from neighboring towns gather to experience the authentic atmosphere of Piedmontese celebrations.
Tradition, music, and flavors
The guiding principle of the event is captured in its motto: tradition, music, and the flavors of our village. The festival was born from the passion of a young group of volunteers who love local traditions and put together a program each year that bridges the generations. This is not a large commercial event, but a genuine popular festival where the focus is on togetherness, good food, and dancing under the stars.
Piedmontese fine dining
The beating heart of the festival is its gastronomic evenings, with a kitchen serving specialties from the Canavese and Piedmontese traditions. In past editions, the menu has featured gnocco fritto with cold cuts and Piedmontese appetizers, grand mixed grills, fries, and desserts, all served under a covered area in case of rain. The dinners are accompanied by the joy of dance evenings.
Dance nights
After dinner, it is time to dance: the festival hosts traditional ballroom orchestras and disco music nights animated by local DJs, with free admission. This formula attracts dance enthusiasts of all ages, making this festival a cornerstone of social life for the village and the entire municipality.
San Benigno Canavese and its surroundings
Located in the province of Turin, in Piedmont, San Benigno Canavese is best known for the historic Abbazia di Fruttuaria, a jewel of Romanesque and Baroque art. A visit to the Borgo San Sebastiano Festival is an excellent opportunity to discover the other traditions and treasures of this corner of the Canavese, blending history, faith, and rural culture.
Borgo San Sebastiano Festival — edition 2026
Edizione 2026
La Festa del Borgo San Sebastiano torna a San Benigno Canavese dal 17 al 21 giugno 2026, come confermato dal calendario eventi ufficiale del Comune. L'apertura è prevista per la sera di mercoledì 17 giugno, con la festa che proseguirà fino a domenica 21 giugno.
Anche per il 2026 la manifestazione conferma la sua formula di sempre: tradizione, musica e sapori del borgo, con cene a base di specialità piemontesi e serate danzanti a ingresso gratuito.
Programme Borgo San Sebastiano Festival 2026
Il programma dettagliato dell'edizione 2026, con le serate gastronomiche, gli orchestre e i dj ospiti, sarà annunciato dagli organizzatori nelle settimane precedenti la festa, in genere attraverso la pagina Facebook del Borgo San Sebastiano e il sito del Comune di San Benigno Canavese.
Sulla base delle edizioni precedenti, il programma si articola tipicamente su serate con apertura della cucina dalle ore 19:30 circa, menu con gnocco fritto con affettati, antipasti piemontesi, grigliata mista e dolci, seguiti da serate danzanti con orchestre di liscio e serate di disco music con dj.
Highlights Borgo San Sebastiano Festival 2026
- Serate gastronomiche con i piatti tipici del Canavese
- Serate danzanti con orchestre di liscio e ballo da sala
- Disco music con dj e ingresso gratuito
- Cinque giorni di festa nel borgo, dal 17 al 21 giugno
Prices Borgo San Sebastiano Festival 2026
Practical information — Borgo San Sebastiano Festival
How to get there
San Benigno Canavese is located in the province of Turin, along the route toward the Canavese area. By car, it can be reached via the A5 Turin-Aosta motorway (exits toward Canavese) or via the provincial roads connecting Turin to Ivrea. The San Benigno Canavese train station is served by the Turin-Ceres/Pont Canavese line.
Where it takes place
The festival is traditionally held in Piazza Italia, in front of the elementary schools, and throughout the village areas, with covered spaces available in case of bad weather.
Admission and costs
Admission to the dance evenings is free. Dinners are paid for according to the menu offered each evening.
Contacts
Municipality of San Benigno Canavese, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II 9 — tel. +39 011 9880100. Updates are available on the Borgo San Sebastiano Facebook page.
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Where does it take place — Borgo San Sebastiano Festival
Piazza Italia (fronte Scuole Elementari)
Piazza Italia, 10080 San Benigno Canavese