BrodettoFest
The festival of brodetto and seafood cuisine on the Lido di Fano
About BrodettoFest
The brodetto festival on the Adriatic
BrodettoFest is the great festival that every year, between late May and early June, enlivens the Lido di Fano, on the Adriatic Riviera in the province of Pesaro and Urbino, in the Marche region. For four days, the seafront transforms into a village of taste dedicated to 'brodetto alla fanese', the famous fish soup that tells the maritime soul of the city. Showcooking, tastings, concerts, scientific talks, and family activities coexist in a program that exceeds fifty events, almost all with free admission.
A story of sea and tradition
The brodetto was born as a poor dish of fishermen, prepared with unsold fish and cooked on board or on the beach. From a simple recovery recipe, it has become one of the gastronomic symbols of Fano and its deep connection with the Adriatic. BrodettoFest, reaching its twenty-fourth edition in 2026, enhances this heritage by combining food culture, territorial identity, and environmental awareness.
The national fish soup competition
The heart of the event is the national fish soup competition: professional chefs and amateur cooks compete in several rounds, judged by a jury of experts in the food and wine sector and hosted by a master of ceremonies. Each region brings its own version of the soup, from 'cacciucco' to 'brodetto', in a comparison that showcases the richness of Italian seafood cuisine.
Concerts, cooking shows, and experiences
Every evening, the central stage of the Lido hosts a major free concert with artists from the Italian scene. Alongside the music, there is:
- Cooking shows with chefs and gastronomic communicators;
- SpazioBro and the Villaggio del Gusto (Taste Village), with the preparation of brodetto and regional specialties;
- Brodetto&Wine, guided tastings for wine lovers;
- Brodetto&Kids, workshops and activities for children;
- Brodetto Boat, boat trips from the port;
- Scientific talks on sustainable fishing, marine biodiversity, and environmental protection.
Fano, city of brodetto
An ancient Roman colony (Fanum Fortunae), Fano is today one of the most vibrant seaside resorts in the Marche. During BrodettoFest, its seafront becomes the showcase of a maritime culture made of nets, fish markets, and traditional cuisine. The event is promoted by Confesercenti of Pesaro and Urbino with the patronage of the Municipality of Fano and the Marche Region, and is now an eagerly awaited event for food lovers, families, and tourists.
BrodettoFest — edition 2026
BrodettoFest 2026, the 24th edition
From May 30 to June 2, 2026, the Lido di Fano hosted the twenty-fourth edition of BrodettoFest, with over fifty events including cooking shows, tastings, boat trips, and scientific talks about the sea.
The national fish soup competition
The competition was divided into four rounds between May 31 and June 1, featuring chefs such as Antonio Montebelli, Giuseppe Bizioli, Michael Baccani, Riccardo Cattalani, Giovanni Martelli, Maurizio Criscuolo, and Fabio Sparvieri. The jury included, among others, Sonia Peronaci and Igles Corelli, with Andrea Amadei as host.
Free concerts
The central stage featured performances by Extraliscio (May 30), the Musicamdo Jazz Orchestra with Alessandra Doria (May 31), Karima (June 1), and Eugenio Finardi (June 2). Also on the program were cooking shows with Luca Pappagallo, the taste village, Brodetto&Wine, and Brodetto&Kids.
Programme BrodettoFest 2026
Evening Concerts (central stage, 9:30 PM, free admission)
- May 30: Extraliscio
- May 31: Musicamdo Jazz Orchestra & Alessandra Doria
- June 1: Karima
- June 2: Eugenio Finardi
National Fish Soup Competition
- Round 1 - May 31, 12:30 PM: Antonio Montebelli vs Giuseppe Bizioli
- Round 2 - May 31, 7:30 PM: Michael Baccani vs Riccardo Cattalani
- Round 3 - June 1, 12:30 PM: Giovanni Martelli vs Anuelo Serra
- Round 4 - June 1, 7:30 PM: Maurizio Criscuolo vs Fabio Sparvieri
Jury: Sonia Peronaci, Igles Corelli, Alberto Lupini, Manuela Soressi. Host: Andrea Amadei.
Cooking Shows and Experiences
- Cooking show with Luca Pappagallo (May 30)
- Bouillabaisse with Michel Basaldella (June 2)
- Charity cooking show with Antonio Ciotola (June 2)
- SpazioBro, Villaggio del Gusto, Brodetto&Wine, Brodetto&Kids, Brodetto Boat
Highlights BrodettoFest 2026
- National fish soup competition in four rounds
- Free concerts with Extraliscio, Karima, and Eugenio Finardi
- Cooking show with Luca Pappagallo
- Brodetto Boat and marine education activities
Prices BrodettoFest 2026
Practical information — BrodettoFest
How to get here
By train: Fano station is on the Adriatic line Bologna-Lecce; from the center, the Lido can be reached in a few minutes on foot or by bus.
By car: take the Fano exit from the A14 motorway, then follow signs for the seafront and Lido. During the event days, it is advisable to use peripheral parking lots.
By plane: Ancona-Falconara and Rimini airports are the reference points.
Admission and tickets
Access to the festival area and evening concerts is free. Some limited-capacity experiences (competition rounds, cooking shows, tastings) are ticketed, generally around 25 euros, by reservation.
Information
Official website: brodettofest.com - Tourist information: [email protected] - Call&Go line: +39 366 3426985.
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Where does it take place — BrodettoFest
Lido di Fano
Lungomare di Fano, 61032 Fano