Porto Maggio
The great community festival of the Porto San Pancrazio district in Verona
About Porto Maggio
A Neighborhood Festival Nearly Fifty Years Old
Porto Maggio is the historic community festival of the Porto San Pancrazio district, on the eastern outskirts of Verona, along the Adige River. Now in its 47th edition in 2026, it is organized by the Associazione Carnevale Porto San Pancrazio in collaboration with the 7th District and represents one of the most cherished events of Veronese neighborhood identity: one of those popular festivals made of volunteers, genuine cuisine, and neighborly bonds that withstand the passage of time.
Cuisine, Music, and Socializing
The heart of the festival is the courtyard of the "L. Fava" Middle School, where food stalls open every evening with dishes from the Veneto and Veronese tradition. Live music accompanies the evenings: tribute bands, ballroom dancing groups, DJ sets, and shows ranging from the 70s to Italian hits. The evenings alternate moments for all ages, from concerts to baby dance for the little ones.
Community and Solidarity
Porto Maggio is not just entertainment: the festival preserves community rituals such as the vintage bicycle parade, the celebration with city authorities, the convivial lunch for the neighborhood's elderly, and awards for AVIS donors. It is a demonstration of how, even in a large city like Verona, neighborhoods can cultivate a strong sense of belonging and collective participation.
Porto Maggio — edition 2026
The 47th edition of Porto Maggio enlivens the Veronese district of Porto San Pancrazio from May 22nd to 31st, 2026, over two weekends (May 22-24 and May 29-31), with food stalls opening every evening from 7:00 PM. The festival's cuisine is prepared according to Veneto and Veronese tradition, with live music, tribute bands, and DJ sets to close each evening.
Programme Porto Maggio 2026
First Weekend
- Friday, May 22nd — 7:00 PM: opening of food stalls; 9:00 PM: dance night with Walter Master J (music from the 70s to 2000s).
- Saturday, May 23rd — 7:00 PM: food stalls; 9:00 PM: tribute band Rotti per Caso (883 & Max Pezzali).
- Sunday, May 24th — 11:00 AM: vintage bicycle parade and celebration with authorities; 12:30 PM: lunch for the neighborhood's elderly; 7:00 PM: Tai Ballet Studio performance; 9:00 PM: concert Yano Music Machine.
Second Weekend
- Friday, May 29th — 9:00 PM: MamaLover Band.
- Saturday, May 30th — 9:00 PM: GuastaFestival (rock'n'roll).
- Sunday, May 31st — Kangoo Fit performance, bubble and hula hoop show with Elettra Petronilli, AVIS awards ceremony; 9:00 PM: Alain DJ with Radio Adige Laser Show and closing at midnight.
Every evening, around 8:00 PM, baby dance for children in collaboration with Porto Pallavolo.
Highlights Porto Maggio 2026
Prices Porto Maggio 2026
Practical information — Porto Maggio
How to Get There
Porto San Pancrazio is located east of Verona's center, beyond the Adige River. It is reachable by urban bus lines and by car from the eastern ring road; Verona Porta Nuova station is about 4 km away. The festival takes place in the courtyard of the L. Fava Middle School.
Admission
Free admission. Food stalls are available for a fee every evening.
Tips
Evenings generally start at 7:00 PM with the opening of the food stalls and continue with music and shows until late at night. The event is suitable for families, with entertainment dedicated to children.
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Where does it take place — Porto Maggio
Cortile Scuola Media L. Fava
Scuola Media "L. Fava", Porto San Pancrazio, 37133 Verona