International Street Food — Prato della Valle
The travelling street food festival stops in the grand square of Padua
About International Street Food
Street food invades Prato della Valle
International Street Food is the largest travelling street food festival in Italy, which visits dozens of cities with its stops at each edition. In Padua, it chooses the most scenic setting possible: Prato della Valle, the enormous oval square surrounded by statues and canals, which for four days is filled with food trucks, stands, and aromas from every corner of Italy and the world.
Italian and international flavours
The selection brings together the best of street food: specialities from various Italian regions alongside international offerings, in a culinary journey designed to satisfy all palates. The stands are managed by street restaurateurs associated with A.I.R.S. (Associazione Italiana Ristoratori di Strada), which guarantees the quality and variety of the offerings.
A free event for the whole city
The event has free admission and is organised in collaboration with Confartigianato Imprese Padova and with the patronage of the Municipality. With extended hours until late at night, the Padua stop of International Street Food is a convivial occasion for families, young people, and the curious, making Prato della Valle a large open-air dining table in the heart of the Veneto capital for a weekend.
International Street Food — edition 2026
International Street Food returns to Padua from April 12th to 15th, 2026 in Prato della Valle, as the 16th stop of the 10th edition of the travelling festival. Dozens of selected food trucks and stands offer street food from Italian regions and international specialities, in a grand celebration of taste with free admission.
The event is organised by A.I.R.S. (Associazione Italiana Ristoratori di Strada), chaired by Alfredo Orofino, in collaboration with Confartigianato Imprese Padova and with the patronage of the Municipality of Padua.
Programme International Street Food 2026
Hours
- Sunday, April 12th, Monday, April 13th, and Tuesday, April 14th: from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
- Wednesday, April 15th: from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
What to expect
- Dozens of selected food trucks and stands with Italian and international street food.
- Specialities from various Italian regions and offerings from around the world.
- Free admission to Prato della Valle.
Details of exhibitors and specialities will be announced by the organisers closer to the event.
Highlights International Street Food 2026
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Practical information — International Street Food
Where
Prato della Valle, Padua, a few minutes' walk from the historic centre and the Basilica of Santa Giustina.
How to get there
By train to Padua and then tram or bus; by car, park-and-ride car parks are recommended due to the square's central location.
Hours and admission
Free admission. Stands open continuously, generally from 12:00 PM until late at night.
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Where does it take place — International Street Food
Prato della Valle
Prato della Valle, 35123 Padova