Griglia in Piazza
The barbecue festival in the squares of the historic center of Cagli
About Griglia in Piazza
An evening of barbecue and conviviality in the heart of Cagli
Griglia in Piazza is one of the most cherished summer events in Cagli, a town in the hinterland of the province of Pesaro and Urbino, in Marche. Every year, on the last weekend of June, the historic center comes alive with outdoor tables, lit braziers, and music: the main square and streets become one large table under the stars, where you can enjoy meat and fish strictly cooked over fire.
What to eat
The heart of the festival is barbecue cuisine. In various areas of the historic center, Cagli's best restaurateurs set up their stalls and offer a straightforward and generous menu, featuring:
- Marchigiana beef, a local excellence;
- Sausages and suckling pig slow-cooked on the grill;
- Barbecued fish, for those who prefer the flavors of the sea;
- Side dishes, bread, and local wines to accompany each dish.
Everything is served in the setting of the village's squares and alleys, in an informal and friendly atmosphere that is the true secret of the event.
Music and atmosphere
Accompanying the dinners, there's no shortage of entertainment: local musical groups perform live in the streets and squares, providing a soundtrack to the evening that invites you to linger, chat, and enjoy the cool summer night air. Strolling between the stalls, amidst aromas and music, is an integral part of the experience.
An established tradition
Griglia in Piazza is now a well-established festival in Cagli's summer calendar: in 2019, it had already reached its eighth edition, a sign of a rooted and anticipated event. It is part of a season rich in events that, from June to August, enlivens Cagli with outdoor dinners, neighborhood taverns, and festivals that bring the town's beautiful medieval historic center back to life.
Why come
For those visiting the inland Marche region, Griglia in Piazza is the ideal opportunity to discover Cagli in a festive mood: good traditional food, affordable prices, music, and the genuine hospitality of a village that tells its story through its cuisine. An authentic taste of the Marche summer, away from the coastal crowds.
Griglia in Piazza — edition 2026
Griglia in Piazza 2026 confirms its date for the last weekend of June: Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28, 2026, the historic center of Cagli hosts its barbecue festival.
As per tradition, local restaurateurs set up food stalls in the main squares and streets, offering Marchigiana beef, sausages, suckling pig, and fish cooked over fire, accompanied by side dishes and local wines. The evenings are enlivened by live music from local bands.
The detailed program, including opening hours for the food stalls and the names of the artists, is usually announced in the weeks preceding the event on the festival's social media channels.
Programme Griglia in Piazza 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition (opening hours for food stalls and evening musical performances) will be announced in the weeks preceding the event on the official channels of the festival.
Usual structure of the days:
- Saturday, June 27 — evening opening of food stalls in the squares and streets of the historic center, with grilled meat and fish and live music.
- Sunday, June 28 — second evening of barbecue cuisine and musical entertainment in the village.
Highlights Griglia in Piazza 2026
- Marchigiana beef, sausages, and suckling pig on the grill
- Fish cooked over fire for those who prefer seafood flavors
- Outdoor tables in the historic center squares
- Live music with local bands
- Free admission in a convivial atmosphere
Prices Griglia in Piazza 2026
Practical information — Griglia in Piazza
When
Last weekend of June. The 2026 edition is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28, 2026, in the historic center of Cagli.
Where
Main squares and streets of the historic center of Cagli (PU), Marche. The food stalls are spread across various points in the village.
How to get there
By car: Cagli is accessible via the SS3 Flaminia, which connects Fano to Rome through the Marche hinterland; exit for Cagli. By train: the nearest station is Fano or Fossombrone, from where you can continue by bus or car. By plane: Ancona-Falconara airport, about an hour's drive away.
Tips
Admission to the event is free; you only pay for what you consume at the stalls. It's advisable to arrive early to find a seat in the squares and enjoy the historic center during the most pleasant evening hours.
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Where does it take place — Griglia in Piazza
Centro storico di Cagli