Mirandola Trade Fair
The historic May fair in the heart of Bassa modenese, over two centuries of tradition
About Mirandola Fair
The great May fair of Mirandola
The Mirandola Trade Fair is one of the most anticipated and deeply rooted events in the calendar of the Bassa modenese. With over two hundred editions behind it, it is one of the oldest traditional fairs in Emilia: every year, in mid-May, it transforms the historic center of the Municipality of Mirandola, in the Province of Modena, into a large exhibition and festival space that attracts visitors from all over the Northern Area and beyond.
A fair between trade, tradition, and entertainment
The heart of the event is Piazza Costituente, home to the main stage, alongside Piazza Conciliazione with a second stage and the streets of the center filled with stalls and stands. Over a hundred exhibitors liven up the various sectors of the fair:
- trade and local crafts;
- local products and regional food and wine excellences;
- automotive sector with local dealerships;
- street food area and a food and wine marquee;
- Luna Park and attractions for children.
Alongside the stands, the fair offers shows, concerts, debates, fashion shows, and nationally important guests every evening, with a program designed primarily for the people of Mirandola but capable of attracting audiences from the entire area.
Identity of the Bassa modenese
The Mirandola Fair is not just a commercial event: it is an identity event that intertwines city memory, popular traditions, and community life. The event, organized by the Municipality of Mirandola, also accompanies the festivities linked to local religious tradition and has been a moment of meeting for the city for generations, rebuilt and brought back to life after the earthquake that struck Emilia in 2012. For those visiting the Province of Modena in spring, it is the ideal opportunity to discover the authentic face of a plain town in the Po Valley and its flavors.
Mirandola Fair — edition 2026
The 222nd Mirandola Trade Fair enlivened the historic center from May 13th to 17th, 2026, with over a hundred exhibitors, the street food area, the food and wine marquee, and the Luna Park. Five evenings of free entertainment took place in Piazza Costituente and Piazza Conciliazione, with chef and television personality Joe Bastianich as the special guest. The event was organized by the Municipality of Mirandola in collaboration with L'Accento.
Programme Mirandola Fair 2026
Wednesday, May 13th
- 7:00 PM — "Sounds of Water", a 5 km walk with Aimag and awards ceremony for the "Cartesio" project
- 9:00 PM — Debate in Piazza Conciliazione
- 9:00 PM — "Satellite Vol. 4", live music with young talents in Piazza Costituente
Thursday, May 14th
- 9:30 AM — Macaroni workshop for kindergarten children
- 9:00 PM — Concert by the Filarmonica G. Andreoli in Piazza Conciliazione
- 9:00 PM — "Sfilandola" 4th edition, fashion show in Piazza Costituente
Friday, May 15th
- 9:30 AM — Macaroni workshop
- 9:30 PM — "Rewind '90", 90s party in Piazza Costituente
Saturday, May 16th
- 9:00 AM — Environmental cleanup with Aimag
- 2:30 PM — 20 km bike ride with Fiab Modena
- 8:00 PM — Dance performance by Les Artes Dance Show and comedy with Vito
- 9:30 PM — Joe Bastianich on the stage of Piazza Costituente
Sunday, May 17th
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM — "Rigiro" swap party in via Castelfidardo
- 5:30 PM — Theatrical piece "Tacchi misti" at PalaPico
- 9:00 PM — "Pino e gli Anticorpi" with the Colorado Cafè show
Throughout the fair: over a hundred exhibitors, street food area, food and wine marquee along Circonvallazione Est near Lolli Stadium, Luna Park, and family attractions.
Highlights Mirandola Fair 2026
- Joe Bastianich in Piazza Costituente (Saturday, May 16th, 9:30 PM)
- Pino e gli Anticorpi with the Colorado Cafè show (Sunday, May 17th)
- Comedian Vito (Saturday, May 16th)
- '90s party "Rewind '90" and fashion show "Sfilandola"
- Over 100 exhibitors, street food area, and Luna Park
Prices Mirandola Fair 2026
Practical information — Mirandola Fair
When
From Wednesday to Sunday, in mid-May. The 2026 edition took place from May 13th to 17th.
Where
Historic center of Mirandola (MO): Piazza Costituente (main stage), Piazza Conciliazione, via Castelfidardo, food and wine area along the Circonvallazione Est near the Lolli Stadium and PalaPico.
How to get there
By car: Mirandola is reachable from the A22 Brenner motorway (Carpi or Reggiolo-Rolo exits) and the A13. By train: Mirandola station on the Modena-Mantova line, a short distance from the center.
Admission
Completely free admission to all events and exhibition areas.
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Where does it take place — Mirandola Fair
Centro storico di Mirandola
Piazza Costituente, 41037 Mirandola