Mid-August Festival of Cisano sul Neva
Roast pork and sciancui for Ferragosto in Cisano sul Neva
About Mid-August Festival
The Ferragosto Festival
The Mid-August Festival is the quintessential summer event in Cisano sul Neva, a town in the Neva Valley inland from Albenga, in the province of Savona. Organized by the local Pro Loco, it takes place on the days around Ferragosto (mid-August public holiday) and attracts visitors from all over the western Riviera and the Savona hinterland.
Flavors of Ligurian Cuisine
The star is traditional gastronomy: Cisano-style spit-roasted pork, the festival's signature specialty, sciancui (typical pasta with sauce), Ligurian-style rabbit, accompanied by wines and beers. The food stalls, managed by local volunteers, offer dishes from the Ligurian hinterland for several evenings in a convivial atmosphere.
Music on Two Stages
A characteristic of the festival is the presence of two music stages every evening, animating the celebration with orchestras and live bands for all tastes. The Mid-August Festival is now a well-established tradition that confirms Cisano sul Neva as one of the gastronomic destinations of the summer in the western Savona region.
Mid-August Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Mid-August Festival is expected, as per tradition, in the days around August 15th. The event will again feature the signature dishes of Cisano cuisine at the Pro Loco's food stalls, accompanied by live music from the two stages. Detailed dates will be confirmed by the organizers in the weeks prior.
Programme Mid-August Festival 2026
The precise dates for the 2026 edition are to be confirmed. The traditional format includes, for several evenings around Ferragosto:
- Food stalls with Cisano-style spit-roasted pork, sciancui, Ligurian-style rabbit, wines, and beers
- Two music stages every evening with orchestras and live bands
Highlights Mid-August Festival 2026
Prices Mid-August Festival 2026
Practical information — Mid-August Festival
How to get there
Cisano sul Neva is located in the Neva Valley, inland from Albenga. By car from the A10 Albenga exit, drive up the valley. It is not served by a train station; the nearest stop is Albenga.
Information
Free entry; food and drinks payable at the stalls. The festival takes place in the evenings. Confirmed dates will be announced by the Pro Loco in the preceding days.
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Where does it take place — Mid-August Festival
Centro di Cisano sul Neva