Festa sul Nonsel

The river that gives the city its name

Pordenone owes its name to the river: Noncello in Italian, Nonsel in dialect, the waterway around which the historic center grew with its ancient landing stages. The Festa sul Nonsel was created precisely to bring the city back to the banks of its river, transforming the embarkation area, the famous Ponte di Adamo ed Eva (Bridge of Adam and Eve), the Riverside Park, and Via Rivierasca into a large outdoor celebration space for a weekend in June.

Music, sport, and nature on the water

The program blends different genres and audiences: concerts and musical performances, dance exhibitions, sports activities, markets and exhibitions, walks along nature trails, and environmental and social initiatives. There are also opportunities to experience the river up close, with canoe excursions on the Noncello and ferry trips, while the food and wine stalls offer local specialties and zero-kilometer products. Among the most popular activities for younger attendees are also moments dedicated to the world of cosplay.

A community celebration

The Festa sul Nonsel is above all a celebration of volunteerism: behind the organization, coordinated by Pro Loco Pordenone APS along with the "Sei di Pordenone se..." (You're from Pordenone if...) network, is the work of numerous local associations. The Municipality of Pordenone and the Region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia support the event as a means to reconnect citizens with the river, also in view of 2027, when Pordenone will be the Italian Capital of Culture.

Atmosphere

Walking along the riverbanks at sunset, with music drifting from the embarkation point and canoes gliding on the water, is the best way to understand why the people of Pordenone love their Noncello so much. A free, family-friendly event deeply connected to the city's identity.