Crostino Festival
Crostini with seasonal vegetables and live music at the Area Teatro Aperto in Poggio Berni
About Crostino Festival
A Village Festival Between Crostini and Music
The Crostino Festival is one of the most beloved summer events in Poggio Berni, a hamlet of the Municipality of Poggio Torriana, in the hilly hinterland of the province of Rimini, in Emilia-Romagna. Every year, on the first weekend of August, the Area Teatro Aperto (the village's open-air arena) welcomes residents and visitors for two evenings dedicated to good food and good music.
The Crostino, Star of the Evening
The true king of the festival is the crostino: toasted bread garnished with fresh seasonal vegetables, prepared by the volunteers of the Pro Loco of Poggio Berni in many variations designed to please all palates. It's a simple and genuine offering, which well represents the spirit of Romagna cuisine, made of local ingredients and conviviality. The food stand is open both evenings from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, allowing you to dine before the evening show.
Live Music Under the Stars
After dinner, the arena transforms into a stage: each evening of the festival features a live tribute concert, with bands reinterpreting the great names of Italian and international music. It's the moment most anticipated by the public, who fill the Area Teatro Aperto to sing and dance together until late at night. Some evenings have a symbolic entrance fee, others are free admission.
An Event for the Whole Community
More than just a food and wine festival, the Crostino Festival is a community celebration: an opportunity to get together, support the Pro Loco's activities, and experience the authentic atmosphere of the Valmarecchia villages. Poggio Torriana, born in 2014 from the merger of the Municipalities of Poggio Berni and Torriana, preserves a territory rich in historic mills, trails, and traditions: the festival is one of the most genuine ways to discover it.
Crostino Festival — edition 2026
The Crostino Festival returns to Poggio Berni (Poggio Torriana, RN) on the weekend of Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2, 2026, at the Area Teatro Aperto. As per tradition, Pro Loco volunteers will serve crostini with fresh seasonal vegetables at the food stand from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, while the two evenings will conclude with live shows and tribute concerts in the open-air arena.
The complete music program for the 2026 edition will be communicated by the Pro Loco of Poggio Berni in the weeks before the event, through the association's website and official channels. For updated information, you can contact the Pro Loco at +39 340 8915247.
Programme Crostino Festival 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition (line-up of evening concerts) will be announced by the Pro Loco of Poggio Berni in the weeks preceding the event.
Usual structure of the evenings
- From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM — Opening of the food stand with crostini with fresh seasonal vegetables prepared by the Pro Loco.
- From around 9:00 PM — Live tribute concert at the Area Teatro Aperto (tribute bands to great Italian and international music).
In case of bad weather, evening shows may be postponed.
Highlights Crostino Festival 2026
Crostini with fresh seasonal vegetables from the Pro Loco and live tribute concerts at the Area Teatro Aperto, on the first weekend of August.
Prices Crostino Festival 2026
Practical information — Crostino Festival
Where
Area Teatro Aperto (Arena Teatro), Poggio Berni, hamlet of Poggio Torriana (RN). Reference address: Via Roma 7, 47824 Poggio Torriana.
How to get there
By car: from Rimini, Poggio Torriana can be reached along the SP258 Marecchiese in about 20-25 minutes. Parking is available near the area. The nearest train station is Rimini, from which you can continue by car or local transport.
Hours and admission
Food stand open from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM on both evenings. Evening concerts start around 9:00 PM. Some evenings offer free admission, others require a small contribution. In case of bad weather, shows may be postponed.
Contacts
Pro Loco Poggio Berni — tel. +39 340 8915247, e-mail [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Crostino Festival
Area Teatro Aperto (Arena Teatro) di Poggio Berni
Area Teatro Aperto, Via Roma 7, 47824 Poggio Torriana