Maggio Fioranese
The great spring review of Fiorano Modenese, between music, traditions, and solidarity
About Maggio Fioranese
A month of celebration in the heart of Fiorano
The Maggio Fioranese is the most anticipated event of the year in Fiorano Modenese, a town in the ceramic district in the province of Modena, in the heart of Emilia-Romagna. For almost a month, from early May to the first days of June, Piazza Ciro Menotti and the streets of the historic center come alive with about twenty free events: concerts, shows, markets, street food, and moments of solidarity. The review has been organized for over twenty years by the Comitato Fiorano in Festa, with the support of the Municipality and the collaboration of numerous local associations.
Music, shows, and big names
The music program is the true engine of the event and each year brings nationally renowned artists to Fiorano, often with exclusive dates. Alongside the concerts, there are comedy nights, tributes to international bands, dance performances, and festivals for the younger generation, in a mix that aims to engage all ages. All shows are free admission and take place in Piazza Ciro Menotti, with a possible transfer to the Astoria Theater in case of bad weather.
Emilian tradition and taste
Maggio Fioranese would not be the same without its Emilian roots. Among the unmissable events is the Festa del buselein, dedicated to the typical local dessert (the bensone), with the amateur tasting competition "M'inzuppo". Along Via Vittorio Veneto, thematic markets unfold – crafts, creativity, vinyl records, food and wine – while in Piazza Martiri Partigiani Fioranesi, gnocco fritto, tigelle, and borlenghi prepared by volunteers are served. There is also the Fiorano Motor Fest, with exhibitions of sports cars and motorcycles in Via Santa Caterina.
A festival with a charitable heart
One of the most beautiful aspects of the review is its charitable dimension: part of the proceeds from some initiatives are donated to local benefit projects, such as the construction of the Casa Giuly hospice in Spezzano. Schools, the parish, and volunteer associations play a leading role alongside the artists, making Maggio Fioranese much more than a calendar of events: a true community celebration that now attracts over 25,000 visitors.
Maggio Fioranese — edition 2026
The 25th Edition: 25 Years of Maggio Fioranese
From May 8 to June 1, 2026, Fiorano Modenese celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of its spring review, with about twenty free events combining music, shows, tradition, and solidarity. The heart of the celebration was Piazza Ciro Menotti, complemented by the streets and squares of the historic center. The event concluded with a turnout of over 25,000 visitors.
Among the new features of this edition were "Napoli a Passeggio" (May 8-10), three days dedicated to Neapolitan culinary and musical traditions, and a highly anticipated music lineup culminating in the events of the final weekend.
Programme Maggio Fioranese 2026
May 8-10 — Napoli a Passeggio
Three days in Piazza Ciro Menotti dedicated to Neapolitan tradition: Neapolitan street food, music, and shows.
May 10 — The Art Route from the Center to the Hill
- 15 Madonnari masters and local artists decorate the route from the square to the Sanctuary
- Workshops for children, in collaboration with the parish and the associations InArte and Arte e Cultura
May 16 — Rio (national exclusive)
Concert in the square by the band, the first national date after their reunion. During the day, "Il giro nel mondo in 180 giorni di scuola" (Around the world in 180 school days) with over 600 children from the Fiorano 1 Comprehensive Institute.
May 17-18 — Festa del buselein
- May 17: amateur gastronomic competition "M'inzuppo" and "A record-breaking bensone"
- May 18: "Andam a Vegg"
May 23 — Enzo Avitabile (concert)
Great musical evening in Piazza Ciro Menotti. During the day, "Join the world" with over 400 students from the Francesca Bursi Comprehensive Institute.
May 24
"Le guardiane Kpop" with mask contest and Vinyl Market.
May 30-31 — Grand Finale
- May 30, 9 PM: Mirko Casadei Popular Folk Orchestra with Bandabardò — liscio meets folk-rock
- May 30, 6 PM-11 PM: Fiorano Motor Fest in Via Santa Caterina, exhibition of sports cars and motorcycles
- May 31: Charlie Brown, tribute to Coldplay
- May 31, 9 AM-12 PM: morning dedicated to health and prevention with retired doctors and AVF
June 1 — A Laugh for Life
Paolo Cevoli on stage for awareness-raising in favor of the Casa Giuly hospice in Spezzano, with the award ceremony for the "M'inzuppo" winners. Proceeds go to the construction of the hospice.
Parallel Activities
- Markets in Via Vittorio Veneto (Associazione Talenti)
- Quartiere Latino at Villa Cuoghi, dancing on Saturdays in May
- Refreshments with gnocco, tigelle, and borlenghi in Piazza Martiri Partigiani and Via Vittorio Veneto
Highlights Maggio Fioranese 2026
Prices Maggio Fioranese 2026
Practical information — Maggio Fioranese
Where
The heart of the event is Piazza Ciro Menotti, in the center of Fiorano Modenese (MO). Side events take place in Via Vittorio Veneto (markets), Piazza Martiri Partigiani Fioranesi (refreshment area), Via Santa Caterina (Fiorano Motor Fest), and Villa Cuoghi.
How to get there
By car: Fiorano Modenese is accessible from the SS467 Pedemontana, a few kilometers from Sassuolo and Maranello. By train: the nearest station is Sassuolo, connected to Modena by the regional line. From the A1 motorway, exit at Modena Sud.
Costs
All events and concerts of Maggio Fioranese are free admission.
In case of bad weather
Shows scheduled in the square are moved to the Astoria Theater in Fiorano.
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Piazza Ciro Menotti
Piazza Ciro Menotti, 41042 Fiorano Modenese