Festival of the Crucifix
The historic festival of Suzzara, with cappelletti, music, and tradition
About Festival of the Crucifix
The historic festival of Suzzara
The Festival of the Crucifix is the historic festival of Suzzara, in the Province of Mantua, whose origins date back to 1777. Every year, in the third week of September, Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi becomes the focal point of a week of celebration that blends devotion, gastronomy, and entertainment, attracting the entire city and surrounding towns.
Traditional cuisine
The absolute star is Mantuan cuisine: the food stand in the square serves the famous cappelletti and traditional dishes, accompanied by the conviviality that has always characterized the festival. A packed schedule of events unfolds around good food, from fairground rides for the little ones to concerts for adults.
A program for everyone
The Festival of the Crucifix is famous for its special events: the Notte Rosa, with evening shopping, dancing, ice skating, and music; Suzzara Comix, dedicated to comics and cosplay; and the music evenings, from rock to Latin dances, which liven up the center until late at night. Organized by the Pro Loco Città di Suzzara, the festival is much more than a popular celebration: it is the very identity of the city, an eagerly awaited event that renews the bond between Suzzara and its history every year.
Festival of the Crucifix — edition 2026
The Festival of the Crucifix returns to Suzzara from September 17 to 23, 2026 in Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi. The food stand offers cappelletti and traditional Mantuan cuisine, while fairground rides and shows liven up the week of celebration.
Among the highlights are the Notte Rosa on Saturday — with evening shopping, dancing, ice skating, and live music — the Suzzara Comix day dedicated to comics and cosplay, and the Night of the Guitars, a rock evening created by Alex Guidetti of the Scuola di Musica Moderna. The complete program, organized by Pro Loco Città di Suzzara, will be announced in the weeks leading up to the event.
Programme Festival of the Crucifix 2026
From September 17 to 23, 2026 — Piazza Garibaldi, Suzzara
- Food stand with cappelletti and traditional Mantuan cuisine (approximately 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM)
- Fairground rides and attractions for families and children
- Notte Rosa — evening shopping, dancing, artistic ice skating, live music
- Suzzara Comix — comics, cosplay, and pop culture
- Night of the Guitars — rock evening created by Alex Guidetti (Scuola di Musica Moderna)
The detailed program with dates and times for individual events will be published by Pro Loco in the weeks preceding the festival.
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Practical information — Festival of the Crucifix
Where
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi and the historic center of Suzzara (MN).
How to get there
Suzzara is reachable by car from the SS62 and the A22 (Pegognaga exit) and by train from the city station. The square is in the heart of the center.
Opening hours
Food stand and kitchen open approximately from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Detailed program on the Pro Loco website.
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Where does it take place — Festival of the Crucifix
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, 46029 Suzzara