Novilara Art & Taste
Three evenings of art, culture, and gastronomy in the village of Castello di Novilara
About Novilara Art & Taste
A Village Festival in the Heart of the Pesaro Hills
Novilara Arte Gusto is one of the most beloved summer events in the Pesaro area, in the Marche region. It takes place every July in the charming Castello di Novilara, an ancient fortified village located on the hills between Pesaro and Fano, a few kilometers from the Adriatic coast. For three evenings, the streets, small squares, and spaces of the historic center come alive with a program that blends art, culture, music, and gastronomy, true to the event's motto: 'From Culture to the Table'.
The Iconic Dish: Tagliatelle with De.Co. Beans
The absolute star of the table is Novilara's signature dish: tagliatelle with Novilara beans, a recipe that has received the De.Co. (Denominazione Comunale di Origine - Municipal Designation of Origin) recognition from the Municipality of Pesaro. At the food stands set up in the village, you can taste this specialty along with wines from Vignaioli al Castello and craft beers, with carefully curated pairings. Among the recent additions is also a gluten-free version of the tagliatelle, for truly inclusive hospitality.
Art, Music, and Entertainment
Beyond the food, Novilara Arte Gusto offers a rich entertainment program spread across the main stage, the small theater space, the school area, and the entrance arch. Live concerts, vinyl sets, comedy shows with artists from the Zelig circuit, comic magic, photographic exhibitions, and art installations decorating the village's nooks and crannies take turns. There is also space for culture with the Premio Scrittura in C.I.B.O. (Writing Prize in FOOD), a literary competition dedicated to the distinctive cuisine of villages.
Workshops, Market, and Activities
- Tagliatelle workshops with local pasta makers, to learn how to roll pasta by hand
- Market with local crafts and typical products along the village streets
- Vignaioli al Castello: guided tastings of local wines
- Birre al Castello: tastings by Slow Food
- Ciclotagliatella and Mototagliatella: on Sunday mornings, bike and motorcycle rides with a final lunch
A Village to Discover
Visiting Novilara Arte Gusto also means discovering one of the most characteristic villages in the Municipality of Pesaro: the Castello di Novilara preserves its medieval layout with its walls, walkways, and a belvedere overlooking the hills. The event, organized by the Associazione Culturale La Stele (Cultural Association The Star) with the support of the Municipality of Pesaro and the Marche Region, keeps alive the community's spirit of togetherness and hospitality, in a familiar and genuine atmosphere that sets it apart from more commercial festivals.
Novilara Art & Taste — edition 2026
The 14th edition of Novilara Arte Gusto (July 10–12, 2026) confirms the 'From Culture to the Table' formula with a program spread across the main stage, small theater space, school area, and entrance arch.
Among the music and entertainment events: Blue Klein and Kalabrugovic with Federica Ferrero (from Zelig) on Friday; The Andy MacFarlane Two Man Orchestra, Elianto with Alice Redini (from Zelig), and the Drumwerk Project on Saturday; Lily, the comic magic show Lucchettino, and the Bologna Bridge Band on Sunday. There's also space for vinyl sets by Sorboloungee and Pet.
On Sunday morning, the Ciclotagliatella (8:00 AM) and Mototagliatella (9:00 AM) start, with a final lunch by reservation. Among this year's novelties are the gluten-free menu and the sixth edition of the Premio Scrittura in C.I.B.O. on the theme 'Identity Cuisine of Villages Today'.
Programme Novilara Art & Taste 2026
Friday, July 10
- 6:30 PM — Opening of food stands and wine tasting (Vignaioli al Castello)
- 7:15 PM — Sorboloungee vinyl set (school area)
- 7:30 PM — Photographic exhibition (Elisa Cecchini and Raffaella Ballerini)
- 8:30 PM — Blue Klein concert (main stage)
- 9:00 PM — Award ceremony for the VI Premio Scrittura in C.I.B.O.
- 10:30 PM — Kalabrugovic and Federica Ferrero (from Zelig)
- 11:30 PM — Carlo Corallo live
Saturday, July 11
- 6:30 PM — Opening of stands and tastings
- 7:15 PM — Tagliatelle workshops
- 8:30 PM — The Andy MacFarlane Two Man Orchestra
- 9:00 PM — Quiz show 'Il gioco della Tradizione' (Radio Incontro Pesaro)
- 10:30 PM — Elianto and Alice Redini (from Zelig)
- 11:30 PM — Drumwerk Project live set
Sunday, July 12
- 8:00 AM — Ciclotagliatella (by reservation)
- 9:00 AM — Mototagliatella (by reservation)
- 6:00 PM — Opening of stands and sunset aperitifs
- 7:00 PM — Tagliatelle workshops
- 7:45 PM — 'Birre al Castello', Slow Food tasting (by reservation)
- 8:15 PM — Lily concert
- 9:15 PM — Lucchettino, comic magic show
- 9:45 PM — Bologna Bridge Band
Highlights Novilara Art & Taste 2026
- Tagliatelle with Novilara De.Co. beans, also gluten-free
- Vignaioli al Castello (VI edition) and 'Birre al Castello' with Slow Food
- Comedy shows with artists from the Zelig circuit
- Ciclotagliatella and Mototagliatella on Sunday mornings
- VI Premio Scrittura in C.I.B.O.
Prices Novilara Art & Taste 2026
Practical information — Novilara Art & Taste
Getting There
The Castello di Novilara is located on the hills south of Pesaro, in the province of Pesaro and Urbino (Marche). By car: take the Pesaro exit from the A14 motorway, then provincial roads towards the hills (about 10 km from the center). The nearest train station is Pesaro, on the Bologna-Ancona Adriatic line; from there, continue by car or local transport.
Admission and Hours
Admission: €5 (free for children up to 12 years old). Friday and Saturday evenings start from 6:30 PM, Sunday from 6:00 PM. Some activities (Slow Food tastings, Ciclotagliatella, Mototagliatella) require booking.
Contacts
Associazione Culturale La Stele — WhatsApp 335 8405734 — [email protected] — www.novilartegusto.it
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Where does it take place — Novilara Art & Taste
Castello di Novilara
Castello di Novilara, 61020 Pesaro