Breme Red Onion Festival
The festival of 'La Dolcissima' in Lomellina, between gastronomy and history
About Red Onion Festival
The Dolcissima of Breme
In the heart of Lomellina, in the Province of Pavia, the village of Breme has been celebrating its symbolic product for over forty years with the Red Onion Festival. The star is the Breme Red Onion, affectionately called "la Dolcissima" for its delicate flavour without a pungent aftertaste: since 2020 it has been a Slow Food presidium and is recognized as a De.C.O. product (Municipal Designation of Origin).
Two Weekends of Taste
The festival takes place over two weekends in June. Friday and Saturday are dedicated to dinners, while Sunday also features lunch. During the weekdays, evenings are dedicated to pizza. On the table, the onion is presented in a thousand ways, from traditional Lomellina dishes to more creative preparations. It is also possible to buy fresh onions directly from the producers.
Crafts and Guided Tours
Alongside gastronomy, the event offers a craft market on weekends and a rich cultural program: free visits to the village's historical monuments throughout the day and guided tours on Sunday afternoons. Don't miss the discovery of the Abbey of San Pietro, a High Medieval jewel, and its crypt, testimonies of Breme's Benedictine past.
A Village That Tells Its Story
Organized by the Breme Red Onion Producers' Association, the festival is held in a fully covered area, ensuring the celebration continues even in case of bad weather. It is a model for promoting the territory: a small municipality in the Pavese region that, through an iconic product, tells its rural and monumental history to thousands of visitors.
Red Onion Festival — edition 2026
The 44th edition of the Breme Red Onion Festival is scheduled for the weekends of June 12-13-14 and June 19-20-21, 2026. The star is, as always, the "la Dolcissima" Red Onion, a Slow Food presidium and De.C.O. product, celebrated in all its gastronomic variations.
The festival combines dining with the historical heritage of the Lomellina village, including visits to the monuments and the Abbey complex of San Pietro. The event is held in a fully covered space, ensuring the celebration continues even in case of rain.
Programme Red Onion Festival 2026
Catering Hours
- Friday and Saturday — dinner only, from 7:15 PM to 11:00 PM
- Sunday — lunch from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM and dinner from 7:15 PM to 11:00 PM
- Monday, June 15 to Thursday, June 18 — pizza nights from 7:30 PM
Onion Sales
- Saturday — sales from 10:00 AM
- Sunday — sales until stock lasts
Culture and Crafts
- Craft market on Saturdays and Sundays
- Free visits to historical monuments daily, from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM
- Guided tours on Sundays at 3:00 PM (booking recommended)
Highlights Red Onion Festival 2026
Dishes featuring "La Dolcissima", direct sales of onions from producers, and guided tours of the Abbey of San Pietro.
Prices Red Onion Festival 2026
Practical information — Red Onion Festival
Where
Historic centre of Breme (PV), covered area near Via Abbazia San Pietro 17.
When
Two weekends in June. Friday and Saturday dinner only (7:15 PM - 11:00 PM); Sunday lunch (12:00 PM - 2:30 PM) and dinner; weekday evenings pizza nights from 7:30 PM.
Payments
It is advisable to check the accepted payment methods. Sunday guided tours (3:00 PM) are recommended with prior booking.
How to get here
Breme is located in western Lomellina, near the border with Piedmont. By car from SS596 dei Cairoli; by train to Mortara or Sartirana stations, then local connections.
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Where does it take place — Red Onion Festival
Centro storico di Breme
Via Abbazia S. Pietro 17, 27020 Breme