Journey through World Flavors — Arcella
Edition 2026 World music Gastronomy World cuisine

Journey through World Flavors — Arcella

The intercultural festival of the Arcella district of Padua

Padova — Padova (028) Since 2022
Dates 23 May — 23 May 2026
Location Padova (028)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Journey through World Flavors

A day of flavors, music, and cultures from around the world at Parco Franca Ongaro Basaglia, in the heart of the Arcella district of Padua. Art workshops, dances, photography, children's readings, the living books exhibition, musical performances, and food stalls with recipes and curiosities from every continent: the neighborhood intercultural festival focuses on the meeting between the many communities that live and animate Arcella. Promoted by the 5th Comprehensive Institute Donatello in a participatory manner, it is a free event designed for families, students, and citizens.

A neighborhood festival that speaks all the world's languages

In Arcella, the most multicultural district of Padua, Journey through World Flavors returns, the intercultural festival that has enlivened Parco Franca Ongaro Basaglia for several years. It is an event born from the grassroots, built together with schools, families, and the many local associations, which makes the encounter between cultures its distinctive feature.

Flavors, music, and workshops

The program combines food stalls with recipes and curiosities from every corner of the planet, musical performances, dances, and a series of artistic and creative workshops: photography, educational games, readings for the little ones, and the evocative exhibition of living books, where people themselves tell their stories.

A collective project of the territory

The event is promoted by the 5th Comprehensive Institute Donatello and organized in a participatory manner, involving families, students, and numerous associations in the Arcella-Pontevigodarzere district: from the Consulta 2 Nord to third-sector organizations like Popoli Insieme, Unicef, and Amici dei Popoli, up to the Unità Pastorale Arcella and many others. Admission is free, and the event takes place in the northern area of the Municipality of Padua, in Veneto.

Journey through World Flavors — edition 2026

The 5th edition of Journey through World Flavors takes place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, at Parco Franca Ongaro Basaglia in Arcella. A day of world flavors, music, and cultures with workshops, dances, and food stalls, with free admission.

The 5th edition of the neighborhood intercultural festival takes place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, at Parco Franca Ongaro Basaglia in Arcella, Padua. A day open to families, students, and citizens, built collaboratively by the 5th Comprehensive Institute Donatello with local entities.

Programme Journey through World Flavors 2026

Saturday, May 23, 2026 — 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

  • Food stalls with recipes and curiosities from around the world
  • Artistic and creative workshops: dance, photography, educational games
  • Readings for children
  • Living books exhibition
  • Musical performances

Free admission. Detailed hourly schedule not published.

Highlights Journey through World Flavors 2026

Food stalls from around the world, living books exhibition, workshops for children, and musical performances at Parco Franca Ongaro Basaglia.

Prices Journey through World Flavors 2026

Free admission.

Practical information — Journey through World Flavors

Where and when

Parco Franca Ongaro Basaglia, Arcella district, Padua. The festival takes place on a single day, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

How to get there

The park is located in the northern area of Padua, reachable from the center by public transport (urban buses towards Arcella) or by car. Padua train station is a few minutes away.

Admission

Free, open to all.

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Where does it take place — Journey through World Flavors

Parco Franca Ongaro Basaglia

Parco Franca Ongaro Basaglia, quartiere Arcella, 35138 Padova

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Journey through World Flavors in brief

World music Gastronomy World cuisine Folk traditions Family Children Inclusion Outdoor Free Padova

History of Journey through World Flavors