Colle Festival
The Colle Paradiso neighborhood festival at Parco del Cannocchiale in Jesi
About Colle Festival
A Neighborhood Festival with a Heart at Parco del Cannocchiale
The Festa del Colle is the summer event of the Colle Paradiso neighborhood, one of the hilly districts of Jesi, in the province of Ancona, in the heart of the Vallesina region of Marche. Every year, in June, Parco del Cannocchiale transforms for a weekend into the community's open-air living room: tables, food stalls, music, and sports bring together families, young people, and the elderly under the affectionate slogan that accompanies the festival, "Welcome to Paradise".
Flavors, Music, and Tournaments Under the Stars
The festival's program revolves around some fixed ingredients that make it recognizable. The food stalls offer first courses, sandwiches, various fried items, gratinated vegetables, and other specialties prepared by volunteers, accompanied by a bar area. The evenings are marked by live music, with local bands and artists taking turns on the stage set up in the park.
Ample space is dedicated to amateur and inclusive sports: during the event, there are football, basketball, bocce, and burraco tournaments, designed to involve people of all ages in a relaxed and non-competitive atmosphere. There are also moments dedicated to the youngest, with games and entertainment for children.
A Solidarity Festival for the Park
Festa del Colle is not just about fun: it's also a project for the care of common goods. The proceeds from the event are indeed allocated to improvement works for Parco del Cannocchiale, from new playground equipment to furnishings and public green space amenities. This is the spirit that drives the volunteers of the Colle Paradiso Neighborhood Committee, supported by the Pro Loco and the residents of the district, who every year transform a simple village festival into a concrete opportunity for the neighborhood's life.
Jesi and the Vallesina
Included in the rich program of Jesi Estate (Jesi Summer), Festa del Colle is one of the many neighborhood festivals that liven up the city during the summer season and showcases the most authentic and community-oriented side of Jesi, a city of art in the Marche region known for its medieval historic center and the Pergolesi Theater. Participating in Festa del Colle means discovering the sense of neighborhood and hospitality that characterizes Jesi's districts.
Colle Festival — edition 2026
Festa del Colle 2026 — 3rd Edition
The third edition of the Festa del Colle is scheduled from Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Parco del Cannocchiale, in the Colle Paradiso neighborhood of Jesi (AN), as part of the Jesi Estate 2026 program.
As in previous editions, the festival will feature food stalls managed by volunteers, live music in the evenings, sports tournaments (including football, basketball, bocce, and burraco), and entertainment for children. The proceeds will be reinvested to improve the park's public green spaces.
The detailed program for the 2026 edition—including opening hours, stall menus, artists on stage, and tournament schedule—will be communicated by the Colle Paradiso Neighborhood Committee in the days preceding the event.
Programme Colle Festival 2026
The detailed program for the 3rd edition (June 12-14, 2026) will be announced by the Colle Paradiso Neighborhood Committee in the weeks leading up to the event.
Based on previous editions, the festival typically spans three days with:
- Food stalls: first courses, sandwiches, fried items, gratinated vegetables, and a bar area.
- Live music: concerts by local bands and artists in the evenings.
- Sports tournaments: football, basketball, bocce, and burraco, open to all ages.
- Games and entertainment for children.
The names of the artists and precise times have not yet been published at the time of writing.
Highlights Colle Festival 2026
Neighborhood festival with free admission at Parco del Cannocchiale, featuring volunteer-run food stalls, live music, sports tournaments, and fundraising for the Colle Paradiso park.
Prices Colle Festival 2026
Practical information — Colle Festival
Where
Parco del Cannocchiale, Colle Paradiso neighborhood, Jesi (AN), Marche.
How to get there
Jesi is reachable by car via the SS76 (Jesi exit) and is a few kilometers from the A14 highway exit at Ancona Nord. Jesi train station is served by the Ancona-Rome line. The Colle Paradiso neighborhood is located in the hilly area of the city.
Admission and Costs
Admission to the festival is free. Consumption at the food stalls and participation in some tournaments may incur a cost or registration fee. The proceeds are intended for the improvement of the park.
Tips
Outdoor and evening event: comfortable clothing is recommended. For updated information on dates, times, and tournament registrations, it's best to follow the social media channels of the Colle Paradiso Neighborhood Committee.
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Where does it take place — Colle Festival
Parco del Cannocchiale