Maggio ai Solteri

A festival born from the neighborhood

Maggio ai Solteri is the neighborhood festival that, every May, brings the Solteri district to life in the northern part of Trento, the capital of the Trentino-Alto Adige region. This is no ordinary festival: it is a grassroots event born from the volunteer spirit and the desire for connection among a part of the city that encompasses the Solteri, Magnete, and Centochiavi districts—home to about six thousand residents who long lacked a true public square where they could meet.

The former Atesina site

The heart of the festival beats within the grounds of the former Atesina, a large area owned by Trentino Trasporti that the municipal administration has granted to the neighborhood for the duration of the event. For the district, this is a long-awaited victory: a space finally available to host lunches, games, concerts, and exhibitions, with the hope that it may become a permanent venue for many other local initiatives.

Trentino cuisine and global flavors

The dining experience at Maggio ai Solteri reflects the multicultural soul of the neighborhood. Alongside traditional Trentino dishes—from homemade pasta to luganega sausage—you will find international specialties like couscous, in a menu that unites the diverse communities living here. Evenings unfold at carefully arranged tables, with live music providing the perfect backdrop to the dinner.

A lunch for the elderly and those alone

Among the most heartfelt moments is the lunch dedicated to the elderly and those living alone, a gesture of solidarity that makes Maggio ai Solteri more than just a party. In a recent edition, the lunch was entirely sponsored by a long-time resident in memory of his wife, Rita, with the goal of launching a foundation in her name to support those in need. A violinist accompanied the event, with tablecloths and small plants adding a warm, welcoming touch to the tables.

Music, games, and exhibitions

• Evenings of live music with bands and concerts in the festival area
• Activities and games for children and families, workshops, and sports tournaments
• Exhibitions and moments dedicated to the historical memory of the neighborhood
• Community kitchen featuring both Trentino and international dishes

A neighborhood with a big heart

Organized by the Nodi di Vita volunteer association, the festival connects various local entities: the senior citizens' club, the parish, the oratory, the Alpine troops, and sports associations. It is this synergy that makes Maggio ai Solteri, in the Municipality of Trento and the Autonomous Province of Trento, an event capable of attracting thousands of people each night and restoring to the Solteri district, for a few days in May, the square they have long desired.