Molinella Beer Fest
The beer festival of Molinella, with steins, good food, and live music in Piazza Massarenti
About Molinella Beer Fest
The Molinella Beer Fest
The Molinella Beer Fest is the beer festival of the Municipality of Molinella, in the Province of Bologna, in the heart of the Bolognese plain, just under 40 kilometres from the Emilian capital. Every year, it transforms Piazza Giuseppe Massarenti and the adjacent streets of the town centre into a large outdoor festival space, where the passion for beer intertwines with good food, music, and entertainment for all ages.
Atmosphere and Tradition
More than just a simple festival, Molinella Beer Fest has become an identity-defining event for the Molinella community over the years. The spirit is that of the great Oktoberfest-style beer festivals, but reinterpreted with the typical warmth of Emilia-Romagna village festivals: shared tables, raised steins, the aroma of the grill, and crowds filling the square until late at night. Admission is free, a sign of the event's popular and inclusive nature.
What you'll find at the festival
- Themed food stands: traditional dishes and specialties paired with beer, with table service and a takeaway option.
- Live music every evening: concerts, tribute bands, and DJ sets animate the stage in the square until late.
- Car and motorcycle exhibition: a static display for motor enthusiasts.
- Pompieropoli: the demonstration area organised by the Volunteer Firefighters of Molinella, where adults and children can discover rescue vehicles and techniques.
- Funfair, market, and lottery: attractions for children, stalls, and the traditional tombola (bingo).
A festival for the whole community
The event is organised by the Dipartimento Solidarietà Emergenza FIC Emilia Romagna (Emergency Solidarity Department FIC Emilia Romagna) together with the Volunteer Firefighters of Molinella, with the support of the Municipality. It is an event that combines a convivial dimension with solidarity, and which attracts visitors from all over the low Bolognese region every year. If you're looking for an authentic taste of the Emilian summer, Molinella Beer Fest is a perfect stop for a beer, a traditional dish, and an evening of music in the square.
Molinella Beer Fest — edition 2026
The Molinella Beer Fest 2026 returns to Piazza Massarenti in Molinella (BO) from Wednesday, June 10th to Saturday, June 13th, 2026. The date is confirmed by the Municipality of Molinella, which describes the event as the festival dedicated to beer, good food, and fun for everyone.
This edition will also feature the themed food stand, live music every evening, car and motorcycle exhibitions, Pompieropoli with the Volunteer Firefighters, a funfair, a market, and a lottery. Admission is free.
The complete music program, with the names of the guest bands and DJs, will be announced by the organisers on the festival's Facebook and Instagram profiles and on the Municipal website in the weeks leading up to the event.
Programme Molinella Beer Fest 2026
The detailed music program for the 2026 edition, evening by evening, has not yet been published. It will be announced by the organisers on the official channels (Facebook and Instagram @molinella_beer_fest) and on the Municipality of Molinella's website in the weeks preceding the event.
The usual structure of the festival includes four evenings (Wednesday-Saturday) with live music starting around 6:30 PM, a food stand from 7:00 PM, as well as side activities: car and motorcycle exhibition, Pompieropoli by the Volunteer Firefighters, funfair, market, and lottery.
Highlights Molinella Beer Fest 2026
- Four evenings of festivities with live music in Piazza Massarenti
- Themed beer festival-style food stand
- Pompieropoli with the Volunteer Firefighters of Molinella
- Car and motorcycle exhibition, funfair, market, and lottery
- Free admission
Prices Molinella Beer Fest 2026
Practical information — Molinella Beer Fest
Where
Piazza Giuseppe Massarenti and adjacent streets, 40062 Molinella (BO), in the plain of the Metropolitan City of Bologna.
How to get there
By car: Molinella can be reached from the SS64 Porrettana-Adriatica and from the provincial roads of the low Bolognese area; the nearest motorway exit is Altedo (A13 Bologna-Padova). By train: Molinella station is served by the Bologna-Portomaggiore railway line. It is about 35-40 km from Bologna.
Admission and hours
Free admission. The food stand opens from 7:00 PM (with a takeaway point), and evening music shows generally start from 6:30 PM.
Contacts
Email: [email protected] — Municipality of Molinella, tel. +39 051 6906811. Updates on Facebook and Instagram (@molinella_beer_fest).
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Where does it take place — Molinella Beer Fest
Piazza Massarenti e strade adiacenti
Piazza Giuseppe Massarenti, 40062 Molinella