Calici Santarcangelo
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Calici Santarcangelo

Wine, music, and shows in the historic center of Santarcangelo

Santarcangelo di Romagna — Rimini (099) Since 1998
Dates 07 Aug — 08 Aug 2026
Location Santarcangelo di Romagna (099)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Calici Santarcangelo

Calici Santarcangelo is the great wine festival that every year, on August evenings, enlivens the historic center of Santarcangelo di Romagna, in the province of Rimini. For two evenings, the streets and squares of the Malatesta village transform into a widespread tasting journey: over 35 Romagna wineries and Italian guests offer their best wines accompanied by typical cuisine and live music. A reference gastronomic event, awarded by UNPLI with the national "Quality Event" mark.

The wine festival in the heart of Romagna

Calici Santarcangelo is one of the most beloved summer gastronomic events in Romagna. Every year, in the early August evenings, the historic center of Santarcangelo di Romagna (Province of Rimini, Emilia-Romagna) fills with tasting stands, glasses, and aromas: for two evenings, the Malatesta village becomes a large open-air lounge dedicated to wine and conviviality.

A tasting journey through the squares

The event unfolds as a widespread itinerary along the streets and squares of the town: from Piazza Ganganelli to Via Cavour, from Via Don Minzoni to Piazza delle Monache. Each area has its own oenological identity, with spaces dedicated to still wines from Romagna, sparkling wines, organic, biodynamic, and natural wines, and a square reserved for international labels.

  • Over 35 wineries and producers, mainly from Romagna, featuring local grape varieties: Sangiovese, Albana, Trebbiano, Pagadebit
  • Stands of typical Romagna cuisine, with piadina, cured meats, and local specialties
  • Live music and street performances that liven up the village until late at night
  • The limited edition tasting glass, with which you can move freely between the stands

Calici Week

The main weekend is preceded by Calici Week, a week of introductory events — city walks, winery visits, and themed events — that accompany the public towards the two main evenings of the festival.

A nationally recognized quality event

Organized by Pro Loco Santarcangelo di Romagna APS together with the network of local organizations, Calici Santarcangelo has obtained the prestigious national mark "Quality Event" from UNPLI (National Union of Pro Loco of Italy), recognizing the organizational level and the ability to enhance the territory and its products. The event thus confirms itself as a benchmark for both the local community and for wine tourism in the entire Emilia-Romagna region.

Santarcangelo, a village to discover

The setting for the festival is one of the most characteristic villages in Romagna, with its cobblestone streets, tuff caves, and the famous Piazza Ganganelli. A destination that combines wine culture with the discovery of a town rich in history, just a few kilometers from Rimini and the Adriatic coast.

Calici Santarcangelo — edition 2026

The 28th edition of Calici Santarcangelo is scheduled for Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th, 2026, with the theme "Between Dream and Reality." For the first time, the event is held under the national UNPLI "Quality Event" mark. The evenings, starting from 7:00 PM, will liven up the historic center with stands from over 35 wineries, typical Romagna cuisine, music, and shows. The weekend is preceded by Calici Week, starting August 1st.

Calici Santarcangelo 2026 — "Between Dream and Reality"

The 28th edition of Calici Santarcangelo will take place on Friday, August 7th, and Saturday, August 8th, 2026, in the historic center of Santarcangelo di Romagna, with the theme "Between Dream and Reality." It is the first edition to bear the national UNPLI "Quality Event" mark, awarded in the spring of 2026 in Rome.

The formula that made the event famous is confirmed: over 35 wineries spread across the squares and streets of the village, typical Romagna cuisine, live music, and street performances. The evenings start at 7:00 PM and continue until late at night. The main weekend is preceded by Calici Week, a week of events starting August 1st, with walks and winery visits.

Programme Calici Santarcangelo 2026

Program for the two main evenings (August 7-8, 2026), from 7:00 PM:

  • Tastings with over 35 Romagna wineries and guests, spread across Piazza Ganganelli, Via Cavour, Via Don Minzoni, and other streets in the center
  • Themed areas for still wines, sparkling wines, organic and natural wines, and international labels
  • Typical Romagna cuisine stands
  • Live music and street performances along the route

The detailed program with artists and schedules for each evening will be published by the organizers closer to the event.

Highlights Calici Santarcangelo 2026

  • 28th edition with the theme "Between Dream and Reality"
  • First edition with the national UNPLI "Quality Event" mark
  • Over 35 Romagna wineries in the historic center
  • Calici Week of introduction starting August 1st

Prices Calici Santarcangelo 2026

<p>Free admission to the event. For tastings, you must purchase the limited edition glass with a lanyard, which can be collected during the event in Piazza Ganganelli.</p>

Practical information — Calici Santarcangelo

Getting there

By car: Rimini Nord exit (A14), then SS9 Via Emilia towards Santarcangelo di Romagna. By train: Santarcangelo di Romagna station on the Bologna-Rimini-Ancona line, a short walk from the historic center. Nearest airport: Rimini "Federico Fellini".

Admission and glass

Access to the event is free. For tastings, you need to purchase the limited edition glass with a lanyard; collection takes place during the event at the dedicated point in Piazza Ganganelli. Evenings start from 7:00 PM.

Tips

The village is easily walkable. It is advisable to park in the areas outside the historic center, which is closed to traffic during the event. For information: Pro Loco Santarcangelo, tel. +39 0541 624270.

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Where does it take place — Calici Santarcangelo

Centro storico di Santarcangelo

Centro storico, 47822 Santarcangelo di Romagna

Contact Calici Santarcangelo

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+39 0541 624270

Calici Santarcangelo in brief

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