Candlelight White Dinner in Monale

A night of white in the village of Monale

As evening falls, the center of Monale—a charming town in the Province of Asti, nestled in the hills of the Asti Monferrato in Piedmont—is transformed into a scene suspended in time. The Candlelight White Dinner fills Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II with strictly white tables, lit candles, and hundreds of people dressed in total white, gathered to share a meal under the stars. It is a ritual of conviviality that blends elegance with village spirit, drawing residents and curious visitors from neighboring towns every year.

How the dinner works

The format is the now-beloved Italian tradition of the participatory dinner: the Pro Loco of Monale provides tables, chairs, and musical entertainment, while the participants themselves are the stars of the setup. Everyone brings their own tableware, tablecloths, candles, and decorations, creating a mosaic of tables that is always unique and detailed. The dinner is self-managed: each person prepares and shares their own menu, accompanied by their favorite drinks. The result is a large, sprawling banquet where elegance is born from attention to every detail.

The dress code: strictly total white

The soul of the event is the color white, and the dress code must be taken seriously: no beige, ivory, slogans, t-shirts, or shorts. Men and women are invited to wear exclusively white clothing, as it is this chromatic uniformity, combined with the flickering of candles, that creates the scenic atmosphere that makes the evening unforgettable.

Music, atmosphere, and community

The evening is punctuated by live music, which accompanies the courses and encourages conviviality. This edition features the Chicken Wings band with saxophonist Felix Sax, providing an elegant and engaging soundtrack. More than just a simple dinner, the Monale event is an opportunity to reconnect, build community, and experience the village in an unusual and poetic light.

A staple of the Asti Monferrato

The Candlelight White Dinner is part of the rich summer calendar of events in the Monferrato, a land of hills, vineyards, and convivial traditions. For those visiting the Province of Asti, it is the perfect opportunity to discover the authenticity of a small Piedmontese village and soak in the hospitality of its community during one of its most evocative evenings.