I Primi d'Italia
The National Festival of First Courses that invades Foligno every September
About I Primi d'Italia
The festival of first courses
I Primi d'Italia is the first and only National Festival dedicated to Italian first courses. It takes place every September in the historic center of Foligno, in the province of Perugia, and celebrates the iconic dish of Italian cuisine: pasta, rice, soups, gnocchi, and polenta, presented in their infinite regional variations.
Food Villages
During the festival days, the taverns of the Quintana districts transform into Food Villages, thematic stations where you can taste first courses prepared according to traditional recipes and reinterpreted by great chefs. A widespread gastronomic journey that crosses the squares and streets of the center.
Show cooking and workshops
The program alternates show cooking with starred chefs in the event A Tavola con le Stelle (Dining with the Stars), cooking classes, and fresh pasta workshops open to all ages, where you can learn to make pasta by hand or discover new techniques. There are also exhibitions, conferences, and entertainment.
A national showcase
Now in its twenty-fifth edition, the festival represents a showcase for Italian artisan pasta makers and quality products, attracting thousands of good food enthusiasts to Foligno and Umbria. Admission is free.
I Primi d'Italia — edition 2026
The 27th edition of I Primi d'Italia returns to Foligno from September 24 to 27, 2026. For four days, the historic center will host the Food Villages set up in the district taverns, where first courses of Italian tradition, reinterpreted by great chefs, will be served.
The program includes continuous tastings, cooking classes, chef demonstrations, fresh pasta workshops for all ages, as well as exhibitions, conferences, and entertainment. The highlight is the A Tavola con le Stelle event with starred chefs. The headquarters is in Piazza della Repubblica, in the heart of the city. Free admission.
Programme I Primi d'Italia 2026
From Thursday, September 24 to Sunday, September 27 — Historic center of Foligno
- Food Villages in the district taverns: first courses from Italian regions
- A Tavola con le Stelle: show cooking with starred chefs
- Cooking classes and fresh pasta workshops for all ages
- Exhibitions, conferences, and entertainment
Indicative hours: Thursday 4:00 PM-11:00 PM, Friday-Sunday 10:00 AM-11:00 PM. The detailed program with guest chefs will be announced on the official website iprimiditalia.it in the weeks prior.
Highlights I Primi d'Italia 2026
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Practical information — I Primi d'Italia
How to get here
Foligno is on the Rome-Ancona and Rome-Florence railway line, with the station just a few minutes from the center. By car, take the Foligno exit of the SS75 (Perugia-Foligno junction) or the SS3 Flaminia.
Opening hours and admission
Free admission. Indicative hours: Thursday 4:00 PM-11:00 PM, Friday to Sunday 10:00 AM-11:00 PM. Tastings in the Food Villages are subject to a charge.
Contacts
Tel. +39 333 2690063 – [email protected] – iprimiditalia.it
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Where does it take place — I Primi d'Italia
Centro storico di Foligno
Piazza della Repubblica, 06034 Foligno