Festa del Risotto di Gazzo Veronese
The risotto of the Bassa Veronese takes centre stage with music and conviviality at Villa Parolin Poggiani
About Festa del Risotto
The rice festival of the Bassa Veronese
The Festa del Risotto di Gazzo Veronese is one of the most cherished food and wine festivals in the Bassa Veronese, a land of rice paddies where rice, and particularly Vialone Nano, is part of the territory's identity. The event takes place in the grounds of Villa Parolin Poggiani, in Gazzo Veronese (province of Verona), and revolves entirely around risotto, presented in numerous variations that tell the story and gastronomic culture of the local area.
Food stand and live music
The food stand opens every evening, offering risotto in its many versions along with typical local wines and traditional desserts. Each evening is enlivened by live music, with dance orchestras and DJ sets that make the festival a convivial and popular event. On Sundays, the stand is also open for lunch.
A free-entry festival
The Festa del Risotto has free admission and takes place over two weekends, attracting a loyal audience from the city and neighbouring towns. Amidst the authentic flavours of Veronese cuisine, the festive atmosphere and the setting of Villa Parolin Poggiani, the festival showcases an iconic product of the Veronese plain, confirming itself as a classic event at the start of summer in Gazzo Veronese.
Festa del Risotto — edition 2026
The 2026 edition, the 34th, of the Festa del Risotto di Gazzo Veronese is held over two weekends: from May 22 to 24 and from May 29 to June 2, in the grounds of Villa Parolin Poggiani. Admission is free. The food stand opens every evening from 8:00 PM, featuring risotto in many variations, typical local wines, and traditional desserts. Every evening, from 9:00 PM, there is live music with orchestras and DJ sets. On Sundays, the stand is also open for lunch.
Programme Festa del Risotto 2026
Dates: May 22-24 and May 29 - June 2, 2026
- Every evening from 8:00 PM — Food stand opens: risotto in many versions, local wines, desserts
- Every evening from 9:00 PM — Live music with dance orchestras and DJ sets
- Sundays — Stand also open for lunch
Among the artists announced for the music evenings: Lady D Band, Luca Roncari (liscio), Renza Glamour, Orchestra Rodigini, Disco Fever Show, Enrica & Guzzinati Pepe. Free admission.
Highlights Festa del Risotto 2026
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Practical information — Festa del Risotto
How to get there
Gazzo Veronese is located in the Bassa Veronese, in the province of Verona, near the border with the province of Mantua. By car, it can be reached from the A22 Brennero motorway (Nogarole Rocca or Mantova Nord exit) or from the state road connecting Verona to Mantua. The festival takes place at Villa Parolin Poggiani, in Via Piazza.
Opening hours and admission
Free admission. The food stand opens every evening from 8:00 PM, with live music from 9:00 PM. On Sundays, the stand is also open for lunch.
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Where does it take place — Festa del Risotto
Villa Parolin Poggiani
Via Piazza 5, 37060 Gazzo Veronese