Peoples' Festival
Edition 2026 World music World cuisine Folk traditions

Peoples' Festival

The multicultural festival of Romano di Lombardia on Republic Day

Romano di Lombardia — Bergamo (016)
Dates 02 Jun — 02 Jun 2026
Location Romano di Lombardia (016)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Peoples' Festival

On June 2nd, Republic Day, Romano di Lombardia celebrates the Peoples' Festival, a multicultural event that gives space to the many communities living and enriching the town in the province of Bergamo. Featuring music, dances, flavors, and traditions from all over the world, the festival is an occasion for meeting and dialogue between different cultures, promoting inclusion and coexistence. An annual event that turns the center of Romano into a crossroads of languages, colors, and stories, in a climate of shared celebration.

A festival that unites peoples

In Romano di Lombardia (Province of Bergamo, Lombardy), June 2nd is not just Republic Day: it is also the day of the Peoples' Festival, a multicultural event celebrating the richness of the diverse communities present in the area. The event, confirmed by the Municipality for the 2026 edition, transforms the town into a meeting place for different cultures, traditions, and stories.

Music, flavors, and traditions from around the world

The Peoples' Festival is a journey through world cultures. The various communities present themselves with music, dances, gastronomy, and traditions from their respective countries, offering visitors an engaging experience of colors, scents, and sounds. It is an opportunity to taste typical dishes from other cuisines, discover distant customs, and recognize how diversity enriches the entire community.

Dialogue and inclusion

More than just a festival, the event is a moment for dialogue and inclusion. Comparing and discussing different cultures means building bridges, breaking down prejudices, and fostering peaceful coexistence. The Peoples' Festival in Romano is part of a tradition widespread in many Italian cities, which use June 2nd as an occasion to celebrate not only the Republic but also the plurality that composes it.

An event for the whole town

Organized by the Municipality of Romano di Lombardia, the Peoples' Festival is an annual event open to all. Families, citizens, and visitors are invited to participate in a day of shared celebration, in which the town in the province of Bergamo recognizes itself as a welcoming and plural community.

Peoples' Festival — edition 2026

The Peoples' Festival returns to Romano di Lombardia on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Republic Day: a multicultural event with music, dances, flavors, and traditions from the various communities of the area, promoting meeting, dialogue, and inclusion. Confirmed by the Municipality.

In 2026, the Peoples' Festival returns to Romano di Lombardia on Tuesday, June 2nd, Republic Day, as confirmed by the Municipality. The event gives space to the diverse communities present in the area, with music, dances, gastronomy, and traditions from all over the world.

An occasion for meeting and dialogue between cultures, promoting inclusion and coexistence. The detailed program will be released by the Municipality closer to the event.

Programme Peoples' Festival 2026

Traditional structure of the Peoples' Festival (detailed program released by the Municipality):

  • During the day — stands and presentation moments of the various communities of the area.
  • Music and dances from around the world.
  • Multicultural gastronomy with typical dishes from various cuisines.

Event confirmed by the Municipality of Romano di Lombardia for June 2, 2026.

Highlights Peoples' Festival 2026

The music, dances, and flavors of the various communities of the area, in a day of meeting and dialogue between cultures on Republic Day.

Prices Peoples' Festival 2026

Free admission.

Practical information — Peoples' Festival

When

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (Republic Day).

Where

Historic center of Romano di Lombardia (BG).

How to get there

Romano di Lombardia is accessible via the A35 BreBeMi highway (Bariano exit) and by train on the Bergamo-Cremona line.

Admission

Free admission. The detailed program will be released by the Municipality closer to the event.

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Where does it take place — Peoples' Festival

Centro storico di Romano di Lombardia

Centro storico, 24058 Romano di Lombardia

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Peoples' Festival in brief

World music World cuisine Folk traditions Solidarity Inclusion Outdoor Free Participatory Bergamo

History of Peoples' Festival