Gazzo Veronese Risotto Festival
The risotto of Bassa Veronese takes center stage with music and conviviality at Villa Parolin Poggiani
About Risotto Festival
The rice festival of Bassa Veronese
The Gazzo Veronese Risotto Festival 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 stall and live music
The food stall 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 stall is also open for lunch.
A free-entry festival
The Risotto Festival has free entry and spans two weekends, attracting a loyal audience from the city and surrounding towns. Amidst the authentic flavors of Veronese cuisine, the festive atmosphere, and the setting of Villa Parolin Poggiani, the festival celebrates an iconic product of the Veronese plain, confirming itself as a classic of early summer in Gazzo Veronese.
Risotto Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition, the 34th, of the Gazzo Veronese Risotto Festival 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 stall opens every evening from 8:00 PM, with risotto presented in many variations, typical local wines, and traditional desserts. Every evening, from 9:00 PM, live music with orchestras and DJ sets. On Sundays, the stall is also open for lunch.
Programme Risotto Festival 2026
Dates: May 22-24 and May 29 - June 2, 2026
- Every evening from 8:00 PM — Food stall opening: risotto in many versions, typical local wines, desserts
- Every evening from 9:00 PM — Live music with dance orchestras and DJ sets
- Sundays — Stall also open for lunch
Among the artists announced for the musical evenings: Lady D Band, Luca Roncari (liscio), Renza Glamour, Orchestra Rodigini, Disco Fever Show, Enrica & Guzzinati Pepe. Free admission.
Highlights Risotto Festival 2026
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Practical information — Risotto Festival
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 Brenner 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.
Times and admission
Free admission. The food stall opens every evening from 8:00 PM, with live music starting at 9:00 PM. On Sundays, the stall is also open for lunch.
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Where does it take place — Risotto Festival
Villa Parolin Poggiani
Via Piazza 5, 37060 Gazzo Veronese