Celtic music, beer, and culture from Ireland in Pavullo nel Frignano
The Irish Festival is the new event dedicated to Celtic culture and Irish traditions that enlivens the heart of the Modenese Apennines. The event takes place in Pavullo nel Frignano, in the province of Modena, in the area of the Stadio Comunale Giuseppe Minelli on via Braglia, a large and easily accessible space that for three days transforms into an authentic Irish village.
The festival offers the typical formula of major Irish festivals that tour Italy: live concerts by folk and Celtic groups, with violin, harp, flute, and bagpipes accompanying the evenings until late. There are also traditional Irish and Celtic dances, capable of engaging audiences of all ages in a festive and convivial atmosphere.
The beating heart of the event is the beer: dark stouts, red ales, and lagers from the best Celtic tradition flow from numerous stands, accompanying the island's gastronomic specialties. Among the dishes offered are grilled meats, pork shanks, and dark beer stews, traditional soups, salmon, and typical cheeses, as well as desserts paired with Irish spirits.
In addition to music and gastronomy, the Irish Festival offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in Celtic culture through themed settings, craft markets, traditional games, and entertainment moments designed for children too. The Apennine setting, in a still mild late September, makes the experience ideal for a day trip to Frignano.
The event is part of the rich calendar of festivals and fairs Pavullo'26 — A Summer of Continuous Emotions, promoted by the Municipality of Pavullo nel Frignano and the Visit Pavullo office. The main town of Frignano, Pavullo is the central hub of the Modenese mountains in Emilia-Romagna and an ideal base for discovering villages, castles, and the flavors of the Apennines, from crescentine to typical mountain products.
The Irish Festival 2026 is scheduled in Pavullo nel Frignano (MO) from Friday, September 25th to Sunday, September 27th, 2026, in the area of the Stadio Comunale Giuseppe Minelli on via Braglia. The event is part of the official Pavullo'26 — A Summer of Continuous Emotions calendar of the Municipality of Pavullo nel Frignano.
Expected are live concerts of Celtic and folk music, traditional Irish dances, large stands dedicated to beer and gastronomy from Ireland, as well as entertainment and themed settings for the whole family.
The detailed program, with the lineup of musical groups, schedules, and any stand prices, will be announced by the organizers in the weeks leading up to the event. For updates, you can contact Visit Pavullo (tel. +39 0536 29964).
Area of the Stadio Comunale Giuseppe Minelli, via A. Braglia 22, 41026 Pavullo nel Frignano (MO), in Emilia-Romagna.
Pavullo nel Frignano can be reached from Modena via the SS12 dell'Abetone e del Brennero (about 45 km). Ample parking is available near the stadium. Bus connections from the center of Modena with SETA intercity lines.
Visit Pavullo Welcome Room — tel. +39 0536 29964 — [email protected]
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Stadio Comunale Giuseppe Minelli
Via A. Braglia 22, 41026 Pavullo nel Frignano