Fiorenzuola Spring Festival
Three days of music, markets, and tradition in the historic center of Fiorenzuola d'Arda
About Spring Festival
A village festival that has been running for over forty years
The Fiorenzuola Spring Festival is one of the most cherished events in Fiorenzuola d'Arda, a town in the Val d'Arda in the province of Piacenza, along the historic Via Emilia. Organized by the Pro Loco of Fiorenzuola d'Arda in collaboration with the Municipality, it has been attracting residents and visitors to the heart of the city for over forty years for a weekend entirely dedicated to tradition, fun, and good food.
What to expect
For three days, the historic center transforms into a large space for widespread celebration. The focal point is Piazza Molinari, which hosts concerts and live shows every evening, but the animation extends to Corso Garibaldi, Largo Gabrielli, Piazza Cavour, Piazza San Francesco, and other streets in the center. Sunday is the busiest day, with the traditional children's market, the exhibition of vintage cars and trucks, falconry demonstrations, the creative artists' market, painting exhibitions, and many fun activities designed for families.
- Evening concerts and shows in Piazza Molinari
- Children's market and creative artists' market along Corso Garibaldi
- Exhibition of vintage cars and trucks
- Falconry demonstrations and activities for children
- LEGO exhibition "Fiore Bricks" at the former slaughterhouse in Largo Gabrielli
- Food stalls with the flavors of the Piacenza region
A community event
More than a single event, the Spring Festival is a collective ritual involving associations, music schools, traders, and Pro Loco volunteers. It is an opportunity to rediscover the squares and alleys of Fiorenzuola d'Arda, taste the typical cuisine of Emilia-Romagna, and experience the authentic atmosphere of a village festival that endures over time. Admission to the events is free.
Spring Festival — edition 2026
The 46th edition of the Fiorenzuola Spring Festival enlivened the historic center from May 22nd to 24th, 2026, with a rich program of shows, music, exhibitions, and markets for adults and children. Food stalls were open every evening from 7:00 PM and, on Sundays, also for lunch.
Programme Spring Festival 2026
Friday, May 22nd
- 9:30 PM — Piazza Molinari: "DiscoStory" with DJ Francesco Vaccari, an evening dedicated to the greatest hits of the past
Saturday, May 23rd
- 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM — Ex Macello, Largo Gabrielli: "Fiore Bricks", LEGO exhibition with dioramas, workshops, and activities for families (in collaboration with Piacenza Bricks)
- 7:30 PM — Piazza Molinari: performance by students from the "Amadeus" music school
- 9:30 PM — Piazza Molinari: concert by the band "The Mullers"
Sunday, May 24th
- 8:00 AM — Corso Garibaldi: children's market
- 9:00 AM — Via Bressani: vintage car exhibition
- 9:00 AM — Piazza del Mercato Grande: vintage trucks
- 9:00 AM — Piazza San Francesco: falconry demonstrations
- 9:00 AM — Corso Garibaldi: creative artists' market
- 9:00 AM — Via Maculani and Via Gramsci: painting exhibition
- 9:00 AM — Via Venti Settembre: "Little Book Fair"
- 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM — Ex Macello, Largo Gabrielli: "Fiore Bricks"
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM - 7:00 PM — Piazza Cavour: "Family Photos"
- 10:00 AM — Piazza Taverna: "The World of Fantàsia"
- 10:00 AM — Largo Gabrielli: fun day for children
- 10:00 AM — Piazza Cavour: driving school for children
- 10:00 AM — Via della Liberazione: sawdust carpets
- 8:45 PM — Piazza Molinari: "Arteare" show
- 9:30 PM — Piazza Molinari: concert by Francesco Piu and Davide Speranza
Highlights Spring Festival 2026
Prices Spring Festival 2026
Practical information — Spring Festival
When
Every year in May, over a weekend (Friday-Sunday). The 2026 edition took place from May 22nd to 24th.
Where
Historic center of Fiorenzuola d'Arda (PC), with its heart in Piazza Molinari. Events extend to Corso Garibaldi, Largo Gabrielli, Piazza Cavour, Piazza San Francesco, and Piazza del Mercato Grande.
How to get there
Fiorenzuola d'Arda is located along the Via Emilia (SS9) and is served by the train station on the Piacenza-Bologna line. By car, take the Fiorenzuola exit of the A1 Milan-Bologna motorway.
Admission
Free. Food stalls open every evening from 7:00 PM and, on Sundays, also for lunch.
Contacts
Pro Loco of Fiorenzuola d'Arda — tel. +39 0523 984998 — [email protected]
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Where does it take place — Spring Festival
Centro storico di Fiorenzuola d'Arda
Piazza Molinari, 29017 Fiorenzuola d'Arda