Osimo in Bloom
The rebirth of the ancient Flower Festival in the historic center of Osimo
About Osimo in Bloom
Osimo Blooms Again
Osimo in Bloom is the major event dedicated to flowers that the Municipality of Osimo, in the Province of Ancona, has chosen to revive one of the city's most beloved traditions: the historic Flower Festival which, since the early 1900s, mobilized the entire Osimo community. The 2026 edition, scheduled for May 23rd and 24th, marks the return of the festival in a completely new guise, designed to unite generations through the beauty of blooming and to relaunch the historic center and the entire city fabric.
A Historic Center Transformed into a Garden
For two days, the medieval village of Osimo transforms into an open-air enchantment: over thirteen thousand flowers are arranged along the streets, alongside seventy flowering plants and about thirty exhibitors from the horticultural, craft, and herbal sectors. The Osimo in Bloom market fair animates Via Lionetta, Piazza del Comune, and Corso Mazzini, while the "Futura in Fiore" market, dedicated to floral crafts, occupies Piazza delle Erbe.
Installations, Flower Carpets, and Parades
The artistic heart of the event is the mosaic flower carpet created by the TruciolinArte association in Piazza Boccolino, alongside the Flower Graffiti Wall and floral installations set up in the various districts. In Piazza Marconi, the Carro di San Sabino and the Carro dell'Abbadia parade, while the historic center comes alive with the parades of flag-throwers and the procession of the Banda Musicale Città di Osimo, which performs the historic anthem of the Flower Festival.
Exhibitions, Workshops, and Shows
- Bonsai exhibition in the atrium of the Palazzo Comunale
- Widespread photographic exhibition and the historical review "The Ancient Flower Festival"
- Workshops for children and adults: Florealab, floral henna, floral prints, Repair Café, DIY flower making
- Traveling shows, folk dances, Saturday evening DJ set, and tributes to Dante
- Guided tours "Nature and Flowers in 18th Century Osimo" curated by Gli Alfieri della Storia
A Community Festival
Osimo in Bloom involves neighborhood committees, parishes, and about twenty local associations, present with their own stalls along Corso Mazzini. The Municipality accompanies the festival with the "Flowering Windows, Balconies, Shop Windows, and Alleys" competition, which invites citizens and merchants to embellish the city. The result is a truly participatory event, which restores to Osimo and the Marche a tradition capable of exciting and uniting.
Osimo in Bloom — edition 2026
The first edition of the new Osimo in Bloom format transformed the historic center of Osimo into an open-air garden. Between Via Lionetta, Piazza del Comune, and Corso Mazzini, the market fair brought together horticultural exhibitors and artisans, while Piazza delle Erbe hosted the "Futura in Fiore" market.
The visual heart of the festival was the mosaic flower carpet by TruciolinArte in Piazza Boccolino, the Flower Graffiti Wall, and the floral installations in the districts. The Banda Musicale Città di Osimo paraded on Sunday, performing the historic anthem of the Flower Festival, accompanied by the flag-thrower parades on Saturday evening.
Numerous workshops (Florealab, floral henna, floral prints, Repair Café), bonsai and photographic exhibitions, guided tours, and shows were held, with the award ceremony for the "Flowering Windows, Balconies, Shop Windows, and Alleys" competition.
Programme Osimo in Bloom 2026
Market Fairs
- "Osimo in Bloom" Market Fair: Sat-Sun 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Via Lionetta, Piazza del Comune, Corso Mazzini
- "Futura in Fiore" Market (floral crafts): Sat 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM, Sun 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Piazza delle Erbe
Installations and Parades
- Mosaic flower carpet by TruciolinArte and Flower Graffiti Wall, Piazza Boccolino
- Carro di San Sabino and Carro dell'Abbadia, Piazza Marconi
- Historic flag-thrower parade: Sat 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM, historic center
- Banda Musicale Città di Osimo: Sun 5:00 PM, starting from Piazza Dante
Exhibitions and Workshops
- Bonsai exhibition, Palazzo Comunale atrium; widespread photographic exhibition
- Workshops: Florealab, floral henna, floral prints, Repair Café, DIY flowers
- Guided tours "Nature and Flowers in 18th Century Osimo" by Gli Alfieri della Storia (booking required)
Highlights Osimo in Bloom 2026
- Over 13,000 flowers and 70 flowering plants along the streets of the center
- Mosaic flower carpet by TruciolinArte in Piazza Boccolino
- Parade of the Banda Musicale Città di Osimo with the Flower Festival anthem
- Flag-thrower parades and Saturday evening DJ set
Prices Osimo in Bloom 2026
Practical information — Osimo in Bloom
How to Get Here
Osimo is located in the Province of Ancona, a few kilometers from the Adriatic coast. By car, it can be reached from the A14 motorway (exits Ancona Sud or Loreto-Porto Recanati); the Osimo-Castelfidardo train station is a few kilometers from the historic center, connected by local buses. The nearest airport is Ancona-Falconara.
Admission and Hours
The event is free and spread throughout the historic center. The market fair is open Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Some activities, such as guided tours and some workshops, require booking.
Information
IAT Osimo Tourism Office, tel. +39 071 7131823 or 800 22 88 00, email [email protected]. Full program and map at osimoinfiore.it.
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Where does it take place — Osimo in Bloom
Centro storico di Osimo
Corso Mazzini, 60027 Osimo