Cannara Onion Festival
The queen of Umbrian festivals: the Cannara onion takes centre stage in all its preparations
About Onion Festival
The queen of Umbrian festivals
The Cannara Onion Festival is considered one of the most important and popular festivals in Umbria. It takes place in the historic centre of Cannara, a small town in the province of Perugia famous for its onion, a typical product with recognised organoleptic qualities. For two weeks in September, the town comes alive, welcoming thousands of visitors drawn by good food and a festive atmosphere.
Six stands and onion in every dish
The heart of the event are the six food stands — 'Al Cortile Antico', 'El Cipollaro', 'Il Giardino Fiorito', 'Il Rifugio del cacciatore', 'La locanda del curato', and 'La Taverna del Castello' — open every evening from 7:30 PM and on Sundays also for lunch from 12:00 PM. Each stand offers its own menu with dishes elaborated with onion, from appetisers to desserts, in a competition of creativity that is itself part of the show.
A programme for everyone
Alongside the food, the festival offers a packed calendar of events: musical events, dance shows, sporting events, comedy shows, cultural appointments, and workshops for children. An event that enhances the identity of Cannara and its symbol product, blending rural tradition with a village festival.
Onion Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition, the 44th, of the Cannara Onion Festival is expected in September in the historic centre of the town. The festival will feature the six food stands with their onion-based menus and the usual calendar of musical events, shows, sporting events, and workshops for children. Traditionally, the festival is spread over two weeks in September; the exact dates will be communicated by the Cannara Onion Festival Committee.
Programme Onion Festival 2026
The detailed programme for the 2026 edition will be published on the official website festadellacipolla.com. Based on recent editions, the festival includes:
- Six food stands open every evening from 7:30 PM (and Sundays for lunch from 12:00 PM): 'Al Cortile Antico', 'El Cipollaro', 'Il Giardino Fiorito', 'Il Rifugio del cacciatore', 'La locanda del curato', 'La Taverna del Castello'
- Onion-based menus at each stand, from appetisers to desserts
- Musical events, dance shows, and comedy shows
- Sporting events, cultural appointments, and workshops for children
Dates and full schedule to be confirmed. Information: festadellacipolla.com.
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Practical information — Onion Festival
How to get there
By car: Cannara can be reached from the E45 or the Via Flaminia, in the province of Perugia, in the plain between Assisi, Bevagna, and Foligno. The festival takes place in the historic centre.
Opening hours and information
Food stands open every evening from 7:30 PM; on Sundays also for lunch from 12:00 PM. Full programme on the official website festadellacipolla.com and on the Facebook page.
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Where does it take place — Onion Festival
Centro storico di Cannara
Centro storico, 06033 Cannara