Gragnano City of Pasta
The festival celebrating PGI Gragnano Pasta in the heart of the city
About Gragnano City of Pasta
The PGI Gragnano Pasta Festival
Gragnano City of Pasta is the annual event held every September to celebrate the city's iconic product: PGI Gragnano Pasta. For three days, the historic center of Gragnano, nestled in the Lattari Mountains near Naples, becomes a vibrant food trail where tastings, shows, music, and culture showcase a tradition rooted in centuries of pasta-making artistry.
MONDOPASTA! — The 2026 Edition
The 2026 edition, taking place from September 11th to 13th, is dedicated to the theme MONDOPASTA!: pasta as a universal language that transcends borders and cultures. Along the festival route, Michelin-starred chefs, traditional masters, and international cooks present dishes that blend diverse ingredients, techniques, and cultures, in collaboration with the Food Anthropology Laboratory. The historic center turns into an international itinerary filled with installations, scenic designs, music, and performances inspired by countries that have made pasta a staple of their culinary traditions.
The Pastaporto and Pasta Hub
A new feature for 2026 is the Pastaporto, an official event passport that guides visitors along the tasting route, allowing them to collect stamps from various culinary stops. The Pasta Hub serves as a space for meetings and talks on the role of food in contemporary society, featuring debates such as "Pasta in the world. The world in pasta," covering food migration, hybrid cuisines, and international markets.
Music, Entertainment, and Culture
The city streets come alive with the World Music Stage, featuring afrobeat, cumbia, reggae, Balkan brass bands, and city pop, alongside street performers, batucada drummers, and dancers. The event also hosts the "Gragnano City of Pasta" Cultural Award and special initiatives, including a commemorative stamp dedicated to PGI Gragnano Pasta and a scholarship awarded to Intercultura for international youth exchanges.
A Symbol of Campania
Organized by the Consortium for the Protection of PGI Gragnano Pasta in partnership with the Municipality of Gragnano and the Campania Region, the festival is a must-attend event for food lovers and those eager to discover one of the most celebrated icons of "Made in Italy," set in an authentic location just a short distance from Naples, Pompeii, and the Amalfi Coast.
Gragnano City of Pasta — edition 2026
2026 Edition — MONDOPASTA!
The 2026 edition of Gragnano City of Pasta, scheduled from September 11th to 13th, is dedicated to the theme MONDOPASTA!: a gastronomic journey across continents that tells the story of how pasta has become a star in kitchens around the world. Michelin-starred chefs, traditional masters, and international cooks offer dishes that weave together different cultures and techniques, in collaboration with the Food Anthropology Laboratory.
Among the highlights is the Pastaporto, the event passport used to collect stamps along the various tasting itineraries. The Pasta Hub hosts talks and conversations on the role of food in society, while the World Music Stage features afrobeat, cumbia, reggae, Balkan brass bands, and city pop, accompanied by street performers, batucada drummers, and dancers. The event also includes the "Gragnano City of Pasta" Cultural Award and a commemorative stamp dedicated to PGI Gragnano Pasta.
Programme Gragnano City of Pasta 2026
2026 Program — MONDOPASTA!
- Tasting trail in the historic center featuring PGI Gragnano Pasta interpreted by Michelin-starred and international chefs
- Pastaporto: the event passport to collect stamps along culinary itineraries
- Pasta Hub: talks, meetings, and conversations ("Pasta in the world. The world in pasta")
- World Music Stage: concerts featuring afrobeat, cumbia, reggae, Balkan brass bands, and city pop
- Street performers: batucada, percussionists, dancers, and live performances
- "Gragnano City of Pasta" Cultural Award and special initiatives
The detailed program with times and guests is published by the Consortium on the official website in the weeks leading up to the event.
Highlights Gragnano City of Pasta 2026
- 2026 Theme: MONDOPASTA! — pasta as a universal language
- Michelin-starred chefs and cooks from around the world
- New: Pastaporto for visitors
- World Music Stage and international street performers
- Commemorative stamp for PGI Gragnano Pasta
Prices Gragnano City of Pasta 2026
Practical information — Gragnano City of Pasta
Getting There
Gragnano is located in the province of Naples, on the slopes of the Lattari Mountains. By car, take the A3 Naples-Salerno motorway, exit at Castellammare di Stabia, and follow signs for Gragnano. By train, the nearest station is the Circumvesuviana station in Castellammare di Stabia, which connects to Naples and Sorrento, with bus connections to the center of Gragnano.
Admission and Tastings
The festival takes place throughout the historic center. Access to the area is free; tastings at the stands and certain activities may require the purchase of specific tickets. We recommend checking the Consortium's website for the updated program and participation details.
Travel Tips
Gragnano is an excellent base for visiting Pompeii, Castellammare di Stabia, and the Amalfi Coast. It is highly recommended to book accommodation in advance during the festival period.
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Where does it take place — Gragnano City of Pasta
Centro storico di Gragnano