Piccantissima – Festival of Hot Pepper
The hot pepper festival of Pila, a hamlet of Perugia
About Piccantissima
The hot pepper takes center stage in Pila
Piccantissima – Festival of Hot Pepper takes place in Pila, a hamlet of Perugia, in the Parco dell'Arringatore of Villa Umbra. The event is organized by the Sporting Pila association with the involvement of the Perugia delegation of the Italian Academy of Hot Pepper, and it is a delicious event entirely dedicated to the spiciest fruit in Italian cuisine.
Spicy flavors and Umbrian cuisine
The festival is described as a journey into the world of hot pepper and beyond, with Umbrian cuisine taking center stage. The food stands offer spicy dishes that also draw from the traditions of Sicily, Calabria, Puglia, Basilicata, and Campania, in a comparison of flavors that makes Pila a crossroads of spiciness for a few summer evenings.
Music, dances, and art
Alongside gastronomy, the event offers entertainment, dance evenings with big orchestras, and collateral initiatives such as moments of impromptu painting on the theme "Umbria and hot pepper." A popular and convivial event that attracts enthusiasts and curious visitors from Perugia and the entire region.
Piccantissima — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Piccantissima – Festival of Hot Pepper, the ninth, enlivens the hamlet of Pila di Perugia from July 17 to 26, at the Parco dell'Arringatore of Villa Umbra. The event, organized by Sporting Pila with the Perugia delegation of the Italian Academy of Hot Pepper, offers a journey into the world of spiciness.
The food stands offer spicy dishes ranging from Umbrian cuisine to the traditions of Sicily, Calabria, Puglia, Basilicata, and Campania. The evenings are accompanied by entertainment, dancing with big orchestras, and collateral initiatives on the theme of hot pepper.
Programme Piccantissima 2026
From July 17 to 26, 2026 — Pila (Perugia), Parco dell'Arringatore of Villa Umbra
- Food stands with spicy dishes from Umbrian and Central-Southern Italian cuisine (Sicily, Calabria, Puglia, Basilicata, Campania)
- Dance evenings with big orchestras
- Initiatives by the Italian Academy of Hot Pepper (Perugia delegation)
- Collateral events on the theme "Umbria and hot pepper"
The detailed evening program will be released by the organizers closer to the event.
Highlights Piccantissima 2026
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Practical information — Piccantissima
How to get there
Pila is a hamlet of Perugia south of the provincial capital, near the Umbria International Airport. By car: from the Perugia-Bettolle bypass, exit Pila / Sant'Andrea delle Fratte. The Parco dell'Arringatore is located at Villa Umbra.
Information
The event is organized by Sporting Pila with the Perugia delegation of the Italian Academy of Hot Pepper. Entry to the food stands requires purchase.
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Where does it take place — Piccantissima
Parco dell'Arringatore di Villa Umbra, Pila
Parco dell'Arringatore di Villa Umbra, 06059 Perugia