Carbonara Festival
The best of Roman cuisine arrives in Susa
About Carbonara Festival
The Carbonara Festival in Susa
From August 27th to 30th, 2026, the Carbonara Festival arrives in Susa, in the Province of Turin, bringing the scents and flavors of Roman culinary tradition to the city streets. This traveling event, which visits numerous Italian cities throughout the year, brings one of the capital's most beloved and iconic dishes to Piedmont: carbonara, the undisputed queen of a humble yet generous cuisine that has become a symbol of Italian taste worldwide.
Four days of Roman flavor in the Susa Valley
The heart of the festival is a large street food village set up along the city center streets. Here, visitors can sample the great classics of Roman cuisine prepared fresh in food trucks and dedicated stands: carbonara, cacio e pepe, amatriciana, and gricia—the four pillars of Roman pasta—along with other traditional Lazio specialties. There will also be beer, wine, and a variety of options to satisfy both adults and children, creating a culinary journey to be enjoyed while strolling.
Music and a festive atmosphere
Beyond the food, the Carbonara Festival offers live music and Roman stornelli, capturing the spontaneous and convivial atmosphere typical of the capital's popular festivals. The proven formula combines good food, entertainment, and social interaction, turning the evening into a true celebration for residents, tourists, and curious visitors alike.
In conjunction with the Castagna d'Oro
The Susa stop of the Carbonara Festival takes place during the same days as the 59th Castagna d'Oro International Folklore Festival, hosted in Piazza della Repubblica. The overlap of these two events makes the last weekend of August particularly lively in Susa, featuring international folk groups, dances, traditional costumes, and the large village dedicated to Roman cuisine. It is an ideal opportunity to discover the city, its squares, and its historical heritage—from the Arch of Augustus to the Castle of Adelaide—in a festive mood.
Free admission for everyone
As with all other stops, access to the Carbonara Festival is free: you only pay for what you choose to eat and drink at the stands. It is an event accessible to everyone, perfect for an evening with friends, a dinner with a twist, or a delicious break during a holiday in the Turin valleys.
Carbonara Festival — edition 2026
From August 27th to 30th, 2026, the Carbonara Festival stops in Susa, setting up a large Roman street food village along the city streets. Four days featuring the great classics of the capital's cuisine, live music, and a festive atmosphere, with free admission. The event is part of the rich summer program of the City of Susa and coincides with the Castagna d'Oro Folklore Festival.
Programme Carbonara Festival 2026
The detailed program for the Susa stop (daily hours, musical guests, and full menu of the stands) will be announced by the organization closer to the event. The established formula of the Carbonara Festival includes:
- Carbonara, cacio e pepe, amatriciana, and gricia prepared fresh in food trucks
- Other traditional Roman and Lazio culinary specialties
- Bar area with beer and wine
- Live music and Roman stornelli in the evening
Opening is expected in the late afternoon on weekdays and from late morning on weekends, until late at night.
Highlights Carbonara Festival 2026
- Four days entirely dedicated to Roman cuisine in the streets of Susa
- Food trucks with carbonara, cacio e pepe, amatriciana, and gricia
- Live Roman folk music and stornelli
- Free and open admission
- In conjunction with the 59th Castagna d'Oro Folklore Festival
Prices Carbonara Festival 2026
Practical information — Carbonara Festival
When
From August 27th to 30th, 2026.
Where
City streets of Susa (TO), Piedmont. Held in conjunction with the Castagna d'Oro Folklore Festival in Piazza della Repubblica.
Admission
Free entry. You only pay for consumption at the stands and food trucks.
Hours
The typical hours for the Carbonara Festival include openings in the late afternoon on weekdays and from late morning on weekends, continuing until late at night. Detailed hours for the Susa stop will be announced by the organizers closer to the event.
How to get there
Susa is accessible by car via the A32 Turin-Bardonecchia motorway (Susa exit) and by train via the Bussoleno-Susa railway line, which connects to the regional Piedmontese network.
Contacts
Carbonara Festival Organization: [email protected].
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