Novilara Arte Gusto
Three evenings of art, culture, and gastronomy in the village of Castello di Novilara
About Novilara Arte Gusto
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 dividing Pesaro from Fano, a few kilometers from the Adriatic coast. For three evenings, the streets, small squares, and historic center spaces come alive with a program that blends art, culture, music, and gastronomy, true to the event's motto: "From Culture to the Table."
The Signature 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. (Municipal Denomination 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 curated pairings. Among the recent additions, there's also a gluten-free version of the tagliatelle, ensuring truly inclusive hospitality.
Art, Music, and Entertainment
Beyond the food, Novilara Arte Gusto offers a rich program of entertainment spread across the main stage, the small theater space, the school area, and the entrance arch. Live concerts, vinyl sets, cabaret shows with artists from the Zelig circuit, comedy magic, photographic exhibitions, and art installations decorating the village's nooks and crannies alternate. There's also space for culture with the Premio Scrittura in C.I.B.O. (Writing Prize in FOOD), a literary competition dedicated to the traditional cuisine of villages.
Workshops, Market, and Activities
- Tagliatelle Workshops with local pasta makers, to learn how to roll pasta by hand
- Market featuring crafts and local products along the village streets
- Vignaioli al Castello: guided tastings of local wines
- Birre al Castello: tastings curated 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 Arte Gusto — 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 comedy 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 requiring booking. Among this year's new features are the gluten-free menu and the sixth edition of the Premio Scrittura in C.I.B.O. on the theme "Traditional Cuisine of Villages Today."
Programme Novilara Arte Gusto 2026
Friday, July 10th
- 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 Premio Scrittura in C.I.B.O. VI edition
- 10:30 PM — Kalabrugovic and Federica Ferrero (from Zelig)
- 11:30 PM — Carlo Corallo live
Saturday, July 11th
- 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 12th
- 8:00 AM — Ciclotagliatella (booking required)
- 9:00 AM — Mototagliatella (booking required)
- 6:00 PM — Opening of stands and sunset aperitifs
- 7:00 PM — Tagliatelle workshops
- 7:45 PM — "Birre al Castello," Slow Food tasting (booking required)
- 8:15 PM — Lily concert
- 9:15 PM — Lucchettino, comedy magic show
- 9:45 PM — Bologna Bridge Band
Highlights Novilara Arte Gusto 2026
- Tagliatelle with Novilara De.Co. beans, also in a gluten-free version
- Vignaioli al Castello (6th edition) and "Birre al Castello" with Slow Food
- Cabaret with artists from the Zelig circuit
- Ciclotagliatella and Mototagliatella on Sunday morning
- Premio Scrittura in C.I.B.O. VI edition
Prices Novilara Arte Gusto 2026
Practical information — Novilara Arte Gusto
How to Get There
The Castello di Novilara is located in 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 under 12). Friday and Saturday evenings start from 6:30 PM, Sundays 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 Arte Gusto
Castello di Novilara
Castello di Novilara, 61020 Pesaro