Festa del Pesce
The fish festival in the village of Mariana Mantovana
About Festa del Pesce Mariana
The fish festival in the square
The Festa del Pesce is the most anticipated summer event in Mariana Mantovana (Province of Mantua), one of the smallest municipalities in Lombardy. Organized by the local Pro Loco (founded in 1986), it takes place in Piazza Castello and transforms the village into a meeting point for lovers of good fish cuisine.
Fried and grilled fish
The festival's menu revolves around fish, offered fried and grilled according to the tradition of the Po Valley festivals. The food stands, managed by Pro Loco volunteers, offer genuine dishes at popular prices, in a genuine and familiar atmosphere that is characteristic of village festivals.
Music and conviviality
The evenings of the Festa del Pesce are enlivened by live music, which accompanies dinner and extends the fun late into the night. It is an opportunity to get together, eat well, and spend time together, in a village that for a few days becomes the heart of social life in the area.
Mariana Mantovana and its Pro Loco
Despite its small size, Mariana Mantovana boasts an active Pro Loco for decades, capable of organizing events that go far beyond the village borders. The Festa del Pesce is the flagship of this activity, a recurring event that enhances the village and its convivial traditions.
Festa del Pesce Mariana — edition 2026
The Festa del Pesce returns to Mariana Mantovana in the summer of 2026, in Piazza Castello, on July 31, August 1-3, and 8-9. Organized by the local Pro Loco, the festival offers fried and grilled fish prepared by volunteers.
The evenings are enlivened by live music, in a convivial and family atmosphere. Free admission, paid consumption at the stands.
Programme Festa del Pesce Mariana 2026
Evenings (July 31, August 1-3, and 8-9, 2026)
- Food stands with fried and grilled fish
- Traditional cuisine, by Pro Loco volunteers
- Live music in the evenings
The festival takes place in Piazza Castello in Mariana Mantovana. The detailed music program is distributed by the Pro Loco on its social media channels. Free admission.
Highlights Festa del Pesce Mariana 2026
Prices Festa del Pesce Mariana 2026
Practical information — Festa del Pesce Mariana
When
Between the end of July and August 2026 (July 31, August 1-3, and 8-9).
Where
Piazza Castello, Mariana Mantovana (MN).
Admission
Free admission; food and drinks at the stands are paid.
How to get there
Mariana Mantovana is located in the Mantua plain, reachable by car west of the provincial capital.
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Where does it take place — Festa del Pesce Mariana
Piazza Castello
Piazza Castello 1, 46010 Mariana Mantovana