Cibeninfesta — Sant'Agata Parish Festival of Cibeno
The parish festival of Cibeno that enlivens the hamlet of Carpi every June
About Cibeninfesta
A Community Festival in the Heart of Cibeno
Cibeninfesta is the historic festival of the Parish of Sant'Agata, in the hamlet of Cibeno, on the northern outskirts of Carpi, in the province of Modena (Emilia-Romagna). For over forty years — the 2025 edition was the 43rd — the festival transforms the square and the areas around the church into a large meeting place for ten days, where different generations come together around the table, music, and village traditions.
Emilian Cuisine Takes Center Stage
The heart of Cibeninfesta is its restaurant under the marquees, the true attraction of the event: every evening, dozens of volunteers prepare traditional Modenese and Emilian dishes. Among the offerings that have made the festival famous over the years are baked lasagna, gramigna with sausage, green tortelli, grilled meats, fried gnocco, as well as fish dishes and a vegetarian option. On weekends, the pub and brewery are added with music and a youthful atmosphere, managed by local sports clubs and associations.
Music, Tournaments, and Entertainment
Evenings alternate between live concerts, dancing, shows, and entertainment for all ages. There are also tournaments — from table football to green volleyball — shows for the little ones, workshops, and activities that make Cibeninfesta a truly family-oriented festival. Sundays begin with breakfasts at the bar and continue with shows and events that involve the entire hamlet.
Faith and Tradition
Alongside the convivial aspect, the religious dimension, which gives rise to the festival, remains strong: Eucharistic celebrations, prayer moments for the sick with the anointing of the infirm, remembrance of couples celebrating wedding anniversaries, and blessings of families. These are complemented by reflection and testimony sessions on social issues, a sign of an active parish community rooted in the Carpi area.
An Event Run by Volunteers
What makes Cibeninfesta special is the entirely voluntary organizational machine: every evening, about a hundred people, including many young people from the parish, dedicate themselves to the festival. The proceeds support the activities of the parish community of Sant'Agata. For those who want to discover authentic Emilia-Romagna, far from the major tourist circuits, Cibeninfesta is an opportunity to experience a true village festival of the Bassa modenese.
Cibeninfesta — edition 2026
Cibeninfesta 2026
The dates for the 2026 edition are confirmed: from June 20 to 29, 2026, at the Parish of Sant'Agata, in the hamlet of Cibeno in Carpi (MO). The confirmation comes from the calendar of parish festivals of the Diocese of Carpi.
As tradition dictates, the festival will offer its popular restaurant under marquees with Emilian cuisine dishes, the pub and brewery on weekends, musical evenings and live concerts, tournaments, entertainment, and workshops for children, as well as the religious celebrations of the parish community.
The detailed program for the 2026 edition, including the schedule of evenings, concerts, and shows, will be published by the parish in the weeks leading up to the event.
Programme Cibeninfesta 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition (concerts, shows, and evenings) has not yet been published and will be announced by the Parish of Sant'Agata in the weeks preceding the festival.
Based on recent editions, the usual structure of the event includes:
- Restaurant under marquees with traditional Emilian dishes (baked lasagna, gramigna with sausage, green tortelli, grilled meats, fried gnocco, fish options, and vegetarian dish).
- Pub and brewery with music on weekends, managed by local associations.
- Musical evenings, live concerts, and dancing.
- Tournaments (table football, green volleyball) and entertainment, workshops, and shows for children.
- Religious celebrations: masses, prayer for the sick with anointing of the infirm, remembrance of wedding anniversaries, and blessings of families.
Highlights Cibeninfesta 2026
Ten days of village festival in the hamlet of Cibeno, with the traditional Emilian restaurant as the main attraction, musical evenings, and a program designed for families. The event is entirely run by parish volunteers.
Prices Cibeninfesta 2026
Practical information — Cibeninfesta
Where
Parrocchia di Sant'Agata, Piazzale S. Agata 2, Cibeno hamlet, 41012 Carpi (MO), Emilia-Romagna.
How to get there
By car: Carpi exit (A22 Brennero), then head north towards the hamlet of Cibeno. By train: Carpi station on the regional line, then continue towards Cibeno. Parking available near the church.
When
Every year in the second half of June, for about ten days. Restaurant and food stalls open especially on weekends and central evenings.
Costs
Free admission to the festival. Pay per consumption at the restaurant, bar, and pub-brewery. Reservations are recommended for the restaurant.
Contacts
Parrocchia di Sant'Agata Cibeno, tel. +39 059 682501. Website: cibeninfesta.it
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Where does it take place — Cibeninfesta
Parrocchia di Sant'Agata Cibeno
Piazzale S. Agata 2, 41012 Carpi