Popoli in Festa
The festival of world cultures and communities in Fermignano
About Popoli in Festa
A Crossroads of Cultures in the Heart of the Marche
Popoli in Festa is the festival dedicated to the meeting of world cultures, traditions, and languages that enlivens Fermignano each year, a small town in the Province of Pesaro and Urbino, in the Marche region. For a few days, the historic center, and particularly Piazza Giorgiani, transform into a large space for sharing where music, conviviality, artistic contamination, and participation build an authentic ethnic mosaic, made up of the many communities living and working in the area.
A Festival That Tells the Stories of Communities
More than just a simple festival, Popoli in Festa is the culmination of year-round work, involving meetings, school projects, and shared paths. The cultural heart of the event is the project "La Storia siamo Noi" (History is Us), conceived by artist Giovanni Gaggia with art critic Pietro Gaglianò: a journey of active citizenship and collective memory involving schools, associations, and the foreign communities present in Fermignano, giving voice to their stories, their words, and their tales.
Music, Dances, and Flavors from Around the World
The program blends different genres and languages. Musical performances range from reggae to African world music, from singer-songwriter music to traditional Mediterranean music. The evenings come alive with free concerts, group dances from participating peoples, and festive moments open to all. The gastronomic dimension is also present, with the multicultural dinner featuring dishes from Romania, China, Ivory Coast, and Albania, themed aperitifs, and traditional bread-making workshops curated with Slow Food, comparing breads from seven different communities.
Workshops, Walks, and Participation
Alongside the evening events, the days are filled with daytime activities: theater workshops for schools, readings from around the world, school choirs, historical walks to discover the center of Fermignano, and round tables on the theme of community. Everything contributes to making the festival a participatory and inclusive experience, where citizens, tourists, and the curious can get to know the numerous communities in the area up close.
An Event to Experience in Fermignano
Organized by the Municipality of Fermignano with the support of numerous local entities, Popoli in Festa is now a regular event at the beginning of summer in the Marche hinterland, just a few kilometers from Urbino. An opportunity to discover a welcoming small town and, at the same time, to celebrate the meeting of peoples in an atmosphere of festivity, dialogue, and fraternity.
Popoli in Festa — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Popoli in Festa animated Fermignano from June 3 to 5, confirming the festival as a great space for sharing between world cultures, traditions, and languages.
The Program
Wednesday, June 3, opened in Piazza Giorgiani with the round table of the project "La Storia siamo Noi", attended by Giovanni Gaggia and Pietro Gaglianò, followed by a Moroccan aperitif. Thursday, June 4, featured theater workshops for schools, readings from around the world, school choirs, and a historical walk with Josi Brandi; in the evening, the multicultural dinner (Romania, China, Ivory Coast, Albania) and the free concert by Bambara Files feat. Mama Diabate, a musical project led by Sandro Joyeux blending reggae, folk, and African music, followed by the film "La Storia di Souleymane".
The Closing
Friday, June 5, was dedicated to group dances of the participating peoples, a bread-making workshop with Slow Food focusing on breads from seven communities, and a second historical walk. The evening concluded with the free concert "L'ora del funambolo" by the Elisa Ridolfi Trio. Most events were free admission, with dinner requiring reservation.
Programme Popoli in Festa 2026
Wednesday, June 3
- 4:30 PM - "La Storia siamo Noi" Round Table with Giovanni Gaggia and Pietro Gaglianò (Piazza Giorgiani)
- Following - Moroccan Aperitif (couscous and tea)
Thursday, June 4
- 4:30 PM - Theater Workshop with Alice Toccacieli
- 5:20 PM - Historical Walk with Josi Brandi
- 5:30 PM - Readings from the World and School Choir
- 8:00 PM - Multicultural Dinner (Romania, China, Ivory Coast, Albania) - €15, mandatory reservation
- Following - Concert Bambara Files feat. Mama Diabate (free)
- Following - Film "La Storia di Souleymane"
Friday, June 5
- 4:30 PM - Group Dances of Participating Peoples
- 5:20 PM - Historical Walk
- 6:00 PM - Bread-Making Workshop with Slow Food (breads from 7 communities)
- 9:30 PM - Concert "L'ora del funambolo" - Elisa Ridolfi Trio (free)
Highlights Popoli in Festa 2026
- Free concert by Bambara Files feat. Mama Diabate blending reggae, folk, and African music
- Multicultural dinner with dishes from Romania, China, Ivory Coast, and Albania
- Concert "L'ora del funambolo" by Elisa Ridolfi Trio
- Traditional bread-making workshop with Slow Food
- The artistic project "La Storia siamo Noi" with Giovanni Gaggia
Prices Popoli in Festa 2026
Practical information — Popoli in Festa
Where it takes place
The festival is held in Fermignano (PU), in the Marche region, centered in Piazza Giorgiani and the historic town center.
How to get there
By car: Fermignano is accessible from the Fano-Grosseto highway (E78), Fermignano exit, about 5 km from Urbino. By train: Fermignano station is on the Fano-Urbino-Fermignano line (check active services). Nearest airports: Ancona-Falconara and Rimini.
Admission and reservations
Concerts and most events are free admission. The multicultural dinner is ticketed (approx. €15) and requires mandatory reservation. It is advisable to consult the Municipality of Fermignano website for the updated program and reservation procedures.
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Where does it take place — Popoli in Festa
Piazza Giorgiani e centro storico
Piazza Giorgiani, 61033 Fermignano