La Festa da Nôa e dal Furmentùn
The historical peasant reenactment of Nova Milanese
About Festa da Nôa e dal Furmentùn
A dive into the peasant past
La Festa da Nôa e dal Furmentùn is the historical reenactment of Nova Milanese, in the Province of Monza and Brianza. The name in dialect refers to the city itself ("Nôa", Nova) and corn ("furmentùn"), a symbol of the peasant civilization that the festival aims to celebrate. Born in 2006, it has become an eagerly awaited event over the years, capable of transforming the historic center into a large open-air theatre.
The village that comes alive
During the event, the streets and courtyards of the center are populated by costumed figures and scenes that recall different eras – from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance and up to the 20th century. Theatre, music, dance, and songs liven up the spaces, alongside depictions of daily life, trades, and local traditions. The common thread of each edition revolves around a theme, often related to food as an element of sustainability, solidarity, and hospitality.
The memory of Brianza
Organized by the Ecomuseo of Nova Milanese, active in the Parco Grugnotorto Villoresi and based at the Villa Brivio Cultural Centre, the festival is much more than a sagra (traditional festival); it is a project to enhance local memory, involving associations, volunteers, and residents. For those who want to discover authentic Brianza, it is a precious opportunity to experience peasant tradition in a choral and evocative setting.
Festa da Nôa e dal Furmentùn — edition 2026
In 2026, La Festa da Nôa e dal Furmentùn will once again animate the historic center of Nova Milanese with its historical reenactment of peasant civilization. Curated by the Ecomuseo of Nova Milanese, the festival stages costumed figures, theatre, music, dances, and songs, recreating different eras and celebrating corn and the territory's roots. Traditionally held in September, over a long weekend, the 2026 edition confirms an event that has been recounting the peasant memory of Brianza since 2006. Dates and detailed program will be released by the Ecomuseo in the weeks prior.
Programme Festa da Nôa e dal Furmentùn 2026
The detailed 2026 program will be published by the Ecomuseo of Nova Milanese. The established structure of the festival includes:
- Setting up the historic center with costumed figures and scenes from different eras (Middle Ages, Renaissance, 20th century).
- Performances of theatre, music, dance, and folk songs.
- Depictions of daily life, trades, and peasant traditions.
- A central theme, often related to food as an element of sustainability and hospitality.
Highlights Festa da Nôa e dal Furmentùn 2026
The historic center transformed into an open-air theatre, with costumed figures, theatre, music, and traditional peasant songs.
Prices Festa da Nôa e dal Furmentùn 2026
Practical information — Festa da Nôa e dal Furmentùn
Where
Historic center of Nova Milanese (MB).
When
In September, usually over a long weekend (Thursday-Sunday).
Information
Full program curated by the Ecomuseo of Nova Milanese (Villa Brivio Cultural Centre, Piazzetta Vertua Prinetti 4).
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Where does it take place — Festa da Nôa e dal Furmentùn
Centro storico di Nova Milanese
Centro storico, 20834 Nova Milanese