Nocera Pride Fest
The festival of rights at the Villa Comunale in Nocera Inferiore
About Nocera Pride Fest
The Nocera Pride Fest, the festival of rights in the Agro Nocerino
The Nocera Pride Fest was established in 2025 as the first major event in the Agro Nocerino-Sarnese area dedicated to the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community. By its second edition, it had already established itself as one of the most well-attended civil events in the calendar of Nocera Inferiore, a city in the province of Salerno, in the heart of Campania. It is not a traditional parade: it is a community festival, a long day where political and social debate coexists with music, workshops, and conviviality.
The idea was born from the need expressed by local activists to have a safe space in the city, a place where one could be themselves without having to travel to Naples or Salerno. From that request, an event was born that grows every year and, as the organizers have noted, never lowers its guard on civil rights issues.
Villa Comunale «R. De Sauget», the heart of the festival
The venue is the Villa Comunale «R. De Sauget» on Via Solimena, the city's historic garden, restored to public life thanks to the work of the Controcorrente association, which manages it with a community-focused program. Tree-lined avenues, lawns, and shaded areas host the stage, information stands, refreshment areas, and corners dedicated to workshops: a choice that makes the event truly accessible to everyone, from families with children to the elderly.
A program of debate, workshops, and music
The day unfolds from late afternoon until night, with a rhythm that alternates between moments of reflection and celebration:
- Speeches and debates — the stage features activists, institutional representatives, and delegates from local and national associations, discussing crucial issues for the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Thematic workshops and group activities — among the most appreciated additions of the second edition, designed to involve the public rather than just having them watch.
- Exhibitions and information stands — local organizations present projects, awareness campaigns, and listening and support services.
- Children's entertainment — spaces dedicated to the little ones, making the Pride Fest a truly intergenerational and family-friendly event.
- Live music, artistic performances, and DJ sets — the evening segment, with performances accompanying the public until midnight.
- Refreshment areas — dining spots and social spaces that foster the villa's convivial atmosphere.
Who organizes the Pride Fest
The organization is entrusted to the Controcorrente association, supported by the Arcigay Salerno «Marcella Di Folco» circle and UGS Campania, along with numerous local associations and the support of the Nocera Inferiore municipal administration. It is precisely this broad network, which goes beyond the strictly LGBTQIA+ world, that gives the event the character of a city festival rather than a niche event.
A city that recognizes itself as open
The municipality has supported the event since its first edition. Mayor Paolo De Maio emphasized how "Nocera Inferiore confirms itself as an open, welcoming, and deeply inclusive city," reiterating the administration's commitment to ensuring that all people feel their rights are protected. Councilor Clotilde Supino defined the Pride Fest as "an important opportunity for reflection, participation, and growth for the territory."
Why it's worth going
The Nocera Pride Fest is a prime example of how a rights-based event can become a moment of city life: you can enter for free, listen to a debate, walk your dog, or stay for the DJ set. For those visiting Campania during Pride season, it is also an opportunity to discover the Agro Nocerino, an area often ignored by tourist circuits despite being just a few kilometers from Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, and Salerno.
Nocera Pride Fest — edition 2026
Nocera Pride Fest 2026: the second edition
After the success of the first edition in July 2025, the Nocera Pride Fest returned on Saturday, June 6, 2026, to the Villa Comunale «R. De Sauget» in Nocera Inferiore, in the province of Salerno, with a day entirely dedicated to the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community, inclusion, and dialogue with the territory.
The event was organized by the Controcorrente association in collaboration with the Arcigay Salerno «Marcella Di Folco» circle and UGS Campania, along with numerous local entities and with the support of the municipal administration. The stage featured activists, institutional representatives, and delegates from national and local associations, with moments of debate on the most urgent issues for the community.
Compared to 2025, the program grew: thematic workshops, group activities, exhibitions, and entertainment spaces dedicated to children were introduced, for an event designed to be truly intergenerational. In the evening, the festival gave way to live music, artistic performances, and DJ sets, with the participation of Lady Fire Hilton in the role of official godmother and a special performance.
Mayor Paolo De Maio reiterated that "Nocera Inferiore confirms itself as an open, welcoming, and deeply inclusive city," while Councilor Clotilde Supino spoke of "an important opportunity for reflection, participation, and growth for the territory."
Programme Nocera Pride Fest 2026
Saturday, June 6, 2026 — Villa Comunale «R. De Sauget», from 5:30 PM to midnight
- Afternoon — opening of information stands for local associations and collectives, refreshment areas, and social spaces.
- Workshops and group activities — thematic workshops and participatory activities, one of the new features of the second edition.
- Exhibitions and awareness initiatives — displays and information materials curated by the participating associations.
- Children's entertainment — spaces dedicated to the little ones and families.
- Speeches from the stage — activists, institutional representatives, and delegates from local and national associations; moments of debate on crucial issues for the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Evening — live music, artistic performances, and DJ sets until midnight.
- Godmother of the edition — Lady Fire Hilton, with a special performance.
Highlights Nocera Pride Fest 2026
- Second edition of the Nocera Inferiore rights festival, Saturday, June 6, 2026.
- Lady Fire Hilton as official godmother, with a special performance.
- Thematic workshops, group activities, and exhibitions: the main new features compared to 2025.
- Children's entertainment spaces, for a truly intergenerational event.
- Live music, artistic performances, and DJ sets until midnight.
- Free admission to the Villa Comunale «R. De Sauget».
Prices Nocera Pride Fest 2026
Practical information — Nocera Pride Fest
Where it takes place
Villa Comunale «R. De Sauget», Via Francesco Solimena, 84014 Nocera Inferiore (SA), Campania. The villa is located a short distance from the city center and is reachable on foot from the station.
How to get there
- By train — the Nocera Inferiore station is served by the historic Naples–Salerno line, with frequent regional connections from both cities.
- By car — A3 Naples–Salerno motorway, Nocera Inferiore–Pagani exit; from there, follow signs for the center. On event days, it is advisable to park in the center's areas and continue on foot.
- By plane — Naples Capodichino and Salerno–Costa d'Amalfi airports, both connected by public transport and shuttles.
Hours and admission
Admission is free and open to all. The event takes place in the late afternoon and evening, approximately from 5:30 PM until midnight.
Tips
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for the villa's paths; bring water on hotter days. Refreshment areas are available within the event grounds. The event is also designed for families: children's entertainment areas are active mainly in the afternoon.
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Villa Comunale "R. De Sauget"
Villa Comunale "R. De Sauget", Via Francesco Solimena, 84014 Nocera Inferiore