Narcissus Festival
Celebrating the narcissus bloom in Castelnuovo Nigra
About Narcissus Festival
The Narcissus Festival in Castelnuovo Nigra
Every year in May, the small town of Castelnuovo Nigra, located in the province of Turin in the heart of Piedmont, transforms to host the Narcissus Festival. During this time, the hills and plateaus surrounding the village—most notably the famous Pian delle Nere—change color thanks to a spectacular bloom: vast fields of white narcissi that give this event its name and spirit.
A celebration of tradition and folklore
The festival has always been a communal event in the truest sense. The heart of the celebration is the parade of choral and folk groups that wind through the streets of the historic center, filling the village with traditional Alpine and Piedmontese songs. Alongside the music, there is a photography exhibition dedicated to the narcissus and the local area, a drawing competition, and an artisan market showcasing local products and crafts.
Local flavors
The food stalls are another major draw of the Narcissus Festival: here, you can taste traditional dishes and products from the Canavese and its valleys in a convivial atmosphere that attracts visitors from across the Turin area every year. The traditional lunch, available by reservation, is one of the most popular moments of the main day.
Nature and hiking
The narcissus bloom also makes the festival a perfect opportunity to discover the nature of the Valle Sacra and the surroundings of Castelnuovo Nigra. During the event, guided walks and hikes to Pian delle Nere are often organized, allowing visitors to admire the flowers up close—ideal for families and mountain enthusiasts. The festival is organized by the 'V. Marchese' Pro Loco of Castelnuovo Nigra, which has been preserving and renewing this local tradition for many years.
Narcissus Festival — edition 2026
La Sagra del Narciso 2026 a Castelnuovo Nigra (TO) si è tenuta dal 17 al 24 maggio 2026, confermata dal calendario ufficiale delle sagre della provincia di Torino. Il periodo coincide con la fioritura dei narcisi sui pianori che circondano il paese, nel cuore della Valle Sacra.
Anche per il 2026 la festa è stata curata dall'Associazione Turistica Pro Loco 'V. Marchese', che ogni anno propone il consueto programma fatto di sfilate di gruppi canori e folkloristici per le vie del borgo, stand gastronomici con i prodotti tipici del Canavese, mostra fotografica dedicata al narciso, concorso di disegno e mercatino dell'artigianato.
Programme Narcissus Festival 2026
Il programma dettagliato dell'edizione 2026 è stato diffuso dalla Pro Loco principalmente tramite locandina. La struttura tradizionale della Sagra del Narciso prevede:
- Sfilata dei gruppi canori e folkloristici lungo le vie del centro storico
- Stand gastronomici con piatti e prodotti tipici del territorio
- Mostra fotografica a tema narciso e concorso di disegno
- Mercatino dell'artigianato e dei prodotti locali
- Passeggiate ed escursioni guidate verso il Pian delle Nere per ammirare la fioritura
Per gli orari e i dettagli completi dell'edizione si rimanda alla Pro Loco di Castelnuovo Nigra 'V. Marchese'.
Highlights Narcissus Festival 2026
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Practical information — Narcissus Festival
Location
Historic center of Castelnuovo Nigra (TO), Piedmont. The narcissus bloom can be admired at Pian delle Nere, near the village.
How to get there
Castelnuovo Nigra can be reached by car from the Ivrea and Canavese area by following signs for the Valle Sacra. In some editions, a shuttle service is provided to reach the scenic viewpoints of the bloom.
Contacts
Municipality of Castelnuovo Nigra, Via Scuole 13, 10080 Castelnuovo Nigra (TO) — tel. +39 0124 659660 — [email protected]. For program information, please contact the 'V. Marchese' Pro Loco.
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Where does it take place — Narcissus Festival
Centro storico di Castelnuovo Nigra
Via Scuole 13, 10080 Castelnuovo Nigra