Momeliano Summer Festival
Momeliano's summer festival, with dance music, gastronomy, and fireworks over the valley
About Momeliano Summer Festival
A Village Festival in the Heart of the Piacenza Hills
The Momeliano Summer Festival is one of the most cherished summer events in the municipality of Gazzola, in the province of Piacenza, in the heart of Emilia-Romagna. Momeliano is a small hillside hamlet, and as the festival's name suggests, it is dedicated to the summer visitors – those who choose these hills to spend their holidays. Every year, at the beginning of August, the village fills with music, the aromas of local cuisine, and a spirit of togetherness.
Three Days of Dancing, Sport, and Tradition
For years, the program has followed a proven formula that centers on dance music and conviviality. The evenings feature live bands and orchestras that keep the dance floor busy until late at night, with one evening dedicated to younger crowds with a DJ set. Saturday traditionally kicks off with the Mometrail, a non-competitive run along the trails and fields surrounding the hamlet, combining sport with the discovery of the hilly landscape. The festival concludes with the most anticipated moment: the fireworks display that illuminates the valley at night.
Gastronomy and the Panoramic Viewpoint
The pulsating heart of the event is the Momeliano sports field, along Via della Pieve, where the food stands open every evening from 7:30 PM. Here, you can savor Piacenza's traditional specialties while seated at tables overlooking the valley – a panoramic viewpoint that also serves as a backdrop for the final fireworks. The atmosphere is that of an authentic village festival, where volunteers, committees, and local associations work together to keep a community tradition alive.
A Historic Event in Gazzola's Calendar
The Summer Festival is part of the rich calendar of events that animate Gazzola and its hamlets throughout the year, alongside other traditional events like the Feast of San Rocco and autumn chestnut festivals. Organized by the Gruppo Sportivo Momeliano, the festival is a perfect opportunity to discover an authentic corner of the Piacenza hills, far from mass tourism, and to experience the Emilia summer to the rhythm of traditional dance music.
Momeliano Summer Festival — edition 2026
The Momeliano Summer Festival returns in 2026 from Saturday, August 1 to Monday, August 3, as confirmed by the annual event calendar of the municipality of Gazzola, which includes it among the historic and eagerly awaited events of the summer season. The festival takes place as usual at the Momeliano sports field, on Via della Pieve.
The detailed program for the 2026 edition, including the orchestras and artists for the dance evenings, will be announced by the Gruppo Sportivo Momeliano in the weeks preceding the event. The festival maintains its traditional format: the Mometrail run to open, dance evenings with liscio orchestras, food stands open from 7:30 PM, and the fireworks display to close.
Programme Momeliano Summer Festival 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be published by Gruppo Sportivo Momeliano in the weeks before the festival. Based on recent editions, the event typically unfolds as follows:
- Saturday — afternoon: non-competitive run Mometrail along the hamlet's trails; evening: dance night with orchestra from 9:30 PM; followed by a DJ set.
- Sunday — evening: dance night with a liscio orchestra from 9:30 PM.
- Monday — evening: dance night with orchestra from 9:30 PM; concluding around 11 PM with the fireworks display over the valley.
Food stands open every evening from 7:30 PM. The names of the 2026 orchestras and artists will be announced closer to the event.
Highlights Momeliano Summer Festival 2026
The opening Mometrail run, the dance evenings with liscio orchestras, the food stands with valley views, and the traditional closing fireworks display.
Prices Momeliano Summer Festival 2026
Practical information — Momeliano Summer Festival
Location
The festival takes place at the Momeliano sports field, along Via della Pieve, in the hamlet of Momeliano (municipality of Gazzola, province of Piacenza). Momeliano is a hillside hamlet reachable by car from the Val Trebbia.
Getting There
By car: from Piacenza, take the road to Gazzola and then follow signs for the hamlet of Momeliano; the village is about half an hour from the provincial capital. A car is recommended, as the hamlet is not served by frequent public transport connections.
Times and Gastronomy
The food stands open every evening from 7:30 PM. Dance evenings generally start around 9:30 PM.
Admission
Admission to the festival is free; you only pay for what you consume at the food stands.
Information
For updates on dates and the program, you can follow the Facebook page of Gruppo Sportivo Momeliano, the festival organizers.
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Where does it take place — Momeliano Summer Festival
Campo sportivo di Momeliano
Via della Pieve, 29010 Gazzola