Buongiorno Ceramica! - Deruta
The widespread festival of the Ceramic Cities in Deruta
About Buongiorno Ceramica! Deruta
The national ceramic festival
Buongiorno Ceramica! is the event promoted by AiCC - Associazione Italiana Città della Ceramica (Italian Association of Ceramic Cities) which, on the same weekend, involves 60 Italian municipalities with a ceramic vocation. For two days, workshops, museums, squares, and shops open to the public with over 500 events: live demonstrations, exhibitions, installations, guided tours, performances, conferences, and food and wine tastings.
In Deruta, capital of majolica
Deruta, in the province of Perugia, is one of the most famous ceramic centers in Italy, known worldwide for its majolica. During Buongiorno Ceramica!, the historic center becomes a widespread itinerary: from Saturday afternoon, the ceramic workshops open exceptionally, while the Regional Museum of Ceramics offers dedicated visits and exhibitions. Master ceramists demonstrate the working phases live, from the potter's wheel to hand decoration.
A journey into Umbrian craftsmanship
The festival is the ideal opportunity to discover the ceramic identity of Deruta and Umbria: among shops, kilns, and museum collections, visitors come into direct contact with an art passed down for centuries and still alive in the hands of local artisans.
Buongiorno Ceramica! Deruta — edition 2026
The XII edition of Buongiorno Ceramica! was held on May 23 and 24, 2026 in 60 Italian ceramic municipalities, including Deruta. The widespread festival offered workshops for adults and children, exhibitions, installations, guided tours, and performances, for a total of over 500 events over the two days. In Deruta, the historic center came alive starting from 4:30 PM on Saturday, May 23, with the extraordinary opening of ceramic workshops and the exhibition «Francesco» at the Regional Museum of Ceramics.
Programme Buongiorno Ceramica! Deruta 2026
Deruta — Buongiorno Ceramica! 2026
- Saturday, May 23 — from 4:30 PM, extraordinary opening of ceramic workshops in the historic center; visits to the Regional Museum of Ceramics with the exhibition «Francesco»; live demonstrations and guided tours
- Sunday, May 24 — continuation of widespread activities: workshops, exhibitions, demonstrations, and guided tours in the historic center
National program and Deruta details on the official website.
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Practical information — Buongiorno Ceramica! Deruta
How to get there
Deruta is located about 20 km south of Perugia, along the E45 highway. By car, take the Deruta exit from the E45; the festival takes place in the historic center and in the ceramic workshops of the town.
Admission
The widespread events are free to enter. For guided tours and workshop activities, it is advisable to consult the Deruta program on the official Buongiorno Ceramica! website.
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Where does it take place — Buongiorno Ceramica! Deruta
Centro storico di Deruta
Centro storico, 06053 Deruta