May 1st on the Terrace
The May 1st celebration at the Terrazza dei Popoli in Macerata
About May 1st on the Terrace
A New Festival for May 1st in Macerata
Primo Maggio in Terrazza is the event with which the Municipality of Macerata enlivens May 1st at the Terrazza dei Popoli, the large panoramic space adjacent to the Giardini Diaz, in the heart of the capital of the province of Macerata, in the Marche region. Born as a bet on a location never used before for events of this type, the event has transformed the terrace into a large open-air lounge capable of welcoming an audience of all ages, from morning until late at night.
A Long Day, From Morning to Night
The festival begins in the morning at 10 am with the opening of information booths curated by the Municipality and the University of Macerata, dedicated to services for young people and families and the university's educational offerings. This is the social and community dimension that characterizes the event, promoted by the departments of Tourism and Events, Youth Policies, and Social Policies.
From 12 pm, the food and wine stands open, with the classic outdoor snack curated by the Pro Loco Macerata: local cured meats and cheeses, grilled meat, and local wine, in a zero-kilometer menu designed to showcase Marche products. The Klorophilla staff manages the bar, with beer and cocktails prepared by professional bartenders.
Live Music and DJ Sets
The afternoon heats up from 6 pm with live music from the Time Generation Band and the project Non solo 70, alongside DJ Fabio Evangelista, for a journey through the greatest hits from the seventies to today. From 9 pm, the DJ set takes over the terrace until late at night, with Luca Moretti, Marco Mosck, Gianmarco Angeletti, and Alexander jr, accompanied by vocalists Alex Sblendorio and Giusi Minnozzi from Multiradio.
An Event for the Entire City
Since its debut, Primo Maggio in Terrazza has established itself as a city alternative to the classic day trip out of town or to the seaside: a proposal that combines fun, gastronomy, and social interaction in one of Macerata's most evocative panoramic viewpoints. The progression of the day accompanies the audience from families and the elderly in the morning to young people in the evening, in a popular and inclusive festival that reflects the spirit of the city and the Marche region.
May 1st on the Terrace — edition 2026
Primo Maggio in Terrazza 2026
The 2026 edition, held on May 1st at the Terrazza dei Popoli of Giardini Diaz in Macerata, marked the debut of the event. The day started at 10 am with information booths from the Municipality and the University of Macerata; from 12 pm, the Pro Loco Macerata food and wine stands opened with cured meats, cheeses, grilled meat, and local wine, while the bar was managed by the Klorophilla staff.
From 6 pm, live music with the Time Generation Band and the Non solo 70 project, with DJ Fabio Evangelista; from 9 pm, the DJ set until late at night with Luca Moretti, Marco Mosck, Gianmarco Angeletti, and Alexander jr, with vocalists Alex Sblendorio and Giusi Minnozzi from Multiradio. The event, organized by the Municipality of Macerata with the Pro Loco and the Klorophilla association, was well-received, with families and the elderly in the morning and a strong turnout of young people in the evening.
Programme May 1st on the Terrace 2026
Program
- 10:00 AM — Opening of information booths by the Municipality and the University of Macerata (services for young people and families, educational offerings).
- 12:00 PM — Opening of Pro Loco Macerata food and wine stands (cured meats, cheeses, grilled meat, wine) and the bar by Klorophilla.
- 6:00 PM — Live music with the Time Generation Band and Non solo 70, with DJ Fabio Evangelista.
- 9:00 PM — DJ set until late at night with Luca Moretti, Marco Mosck, Gianmarco Angeletti, and Alexander jr; vocalists Alex Sblendorio and Giusi Minnozzi (Multiradio).
Highlights May 1st on the Terrace 2026
- Live music and DJ sets until late at night at the Terrazza dei Popoli.
- Zero-kilometer menu by Pro Loco Macerata featuring local products.
- Information booths from the Municipality and University of Macerata on youth, families, and social issues.
- A full day for the entire city, from families in the morning to young people in the evening.
Prices May 1st on the Terrace 2026
Practical information — May 1st on the Terrace
Where it takes place
The festival is held at the Terrazza dei Popoli, the space adjacent to the Giardini Diaz, in the center of Macerata (Postal Code 62100), in the Marche region.
How to get there
By car: Macerata is reachable via the SS77 Val di Chienti highway. By train: Macerata station, a short distance from the center. By plane: Ancona-Falconara airport, about an hour's drive away.
Times and admission
The event takes place on May 1st, from 10 am until late at night. Admission to the area is free; food and wine stands and the bar are subject to payment.
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Where does it take place — May 1st on the Terrace
Terrazza dei Popoli (Giardini Diaz)