Riva Trigoso Anchovy Festival
The anchovy feast in the seaside village of Riva Trigoso
About Anchovy Festival
The Fishermen's Dish
The Bagnun Festival is one of the historic festivals of the Tigullio Gulf, dedicated to the anchovy bagnun, the signature dish of the seaside village of Riva Trigoso, a hamlet of Sestri Levante (Metropolitan City of Genoa). It is a simple yet flavorful soup, prepared with fresh anchovies, tomatoes, and the galletta del marinaio (sailor's biscuit), the dry biscuit that once replaced bread on fishing boats.
Three Days at Giardini di Borgo Ponente
The festival takes place at the Giardini di Borgo Ponente, a few meters from the sea, with free tastings of the typical dish, food stalls, live music, craft exhibitions, and the traditional fireworks to close the celebration. The organization is managed by the Associazione Bagnun Onlus together with the Municipality of Sestri Levante.
A Tradition That Continues
With decades of history, the Bagnun Festival is much more than a gastronomic event: it is a celebration of the maritime memory of Riva Trigoso and a recipe passed down through generations. Free admission and its popular atmosphere make it one of the most beloved summer events in Eastern Liguria.
Anchovy Festival — edition 2026
The 66th edition of the Bagnun Festival will take place from July 17 to 19, 2026, at the Giardini di Borgo Ponente in Riva Trigoso. For three days, the seaside village will celebrate its signature dish, the anchovy bagnun, with tastings, music, and festivities.
The event, organized by the Associazione Bagnun Onlus with the Municipality of Sestri Levante, will offer, as tradition dictates, food stalls, musical entertainment, craft exhibitions, and fireworks to conclude the festival. The municipal administration has allocated funding to support the event.
Programme Anchovy Festival 2026
July 17-19, 2026 — Giardini di Borgo Ponente
- Tasting of the typical anchovy bagnun with sailor's biscuit
- Food stalls and craft markets
- Live music in the evenings
- Fireworks to close the festival
The detailed program with timings and musical evenings will be published by the organizers closer to the event.
Highlights Anchovy Festival 2026
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Practical information — Anchovy Festival
Where
Riva Trigoso, hamlet of Sestri Levante (GE), Giardini di Borgo Ponente.
How to get there
Riva Trigoso has its own train station on the Genoa-La Spezia line. By car, take the A12 motorway exit at Sestri Levante.
Admission
Free admission. Bagnun tasting available at a subsidized price/by donation at the stalls. Info: IAT 0185 478530.
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Where does it take place — Anchovy Festival
Giardini di Borgo Ponente, Riva Trigoso
Giardini di Borgo Ponente, Riva Trigoso, 16039 Sestri Levante