LunaRio Fest

The Summer New Year's Eve of the Modenese Apennines

LunaRio Fest is the most anticipated summer festival in Riolunato, a small Apennine municipality in the province of Modena, in the heart of Emilia-Romagna. The locals affectionately call it "Summer New Year's Eve": for an entire weekend in early July, the historic center transforms into a large open-air stage, with music, shows, good food, and a festive atmosphere that involves the entire village.

A Festival Born from the Village

The event was born in July 2010 from the initiative of a group of local young people together with the municipal administration, with the idea of promoting Riolunato and its heritage. Over the years, LunaRio has grown to become a major event for the entire Modenese mountains, attracting thousands of visitors from neighboring towns and the plains.

Music, Shows, and Taste

The streets and squares of the village host live concerts, cover bands, DJ sets, and dance evenings that continue until late at night. There are also street artists — fire-eaters, jugglers, stilt walkers — and, from the afternoon, entertainment dedicated to the little ones with workshops, games, and face painting. Completing the offer are numerous food stalls, food trucks, and bars with typical Apennine dishes and specialties for all tastes.

• Concerts, cover bands, and DJ sets in the historic center squares
• Street artist performances and evening entertainment
• Workshops and activities for children and families
• Food stalls, bars, and food trucks

Fun and Solidarity

LunaRio is not just a festival: since 2013, the event has collaborated with the voluntary sector and donates part of its proceeds to ASEOP (Association for the Support of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology), which works alongside children and families in the pediatric oncohematology department of the Policlinico di Modena. Participating in LunaRio therefore means having fun while supporting a good cause: as the festival's slogan reminds us, it's even more beautiful when fun is combined with solidarity.

An Event to Experience

Organized by the Associazione Lunario di Maggio with the support of the Municipality of Riolunato, LunaRio Fest is the perfect opportunity to discover an authentic Apennine village in a festive mood, amidst tradition, good food, and music under the stars.