Rovereto Vintage Festival
Rovereto's historic center dives into a retro atmosphere with swing music, vintage markets, and classic vehicles
About Rovereto Vintage
A dive into the past in the heart of Rovereto
The Rovereto Vintage Festival is the ultimate celebration of retro style that colors the historic center of Rovereto, in the Vallagarina valley, every summer. Born in 2019 from an idea by Serendipity Eventi, with artistic direction by Cinzia Zandonai, the festival transforms the city's squares, courtyards, and streets into a true open-air museum: shop windows become small displays of bygone treasures, and the city relives the atmosphere of the 1920s through the 1980s.
Markets, classic vehicles, and street food
The heart of the event is the vintage market set up in Piazza Damiano Chiesa, featuring stalls with clothing, accessories, and nostalgic items in perfect 1950s style. Completing the picture are the classic vehicles: historic cars and motorcycles displayed in the city's courtyards, in collaboration with Motor Garage Rovereto, the Fiat Historical Archive, and private collectors, alongside a collection of gleaming American cars. There is also plenty of street food served by quirky food trucks, accompanying visitors throughout the day.
Music, dance, and entertainment
The festival's soundtrack is defined by swing, rock'n'roll, and boogie-woogie: vinyl DJ sets along the streets, live concerts in the Cortile dell'ex Tavolare, and dancers who invite the public to join in with short, free performances. Swing dancing and lindy hop enliven Largo Foibe, while pin-ups, street artists, and circus performers entertain adults and children in every corner of the center. It is a free, widespread event that allows both locals and visitors to rediscover the timeless charm of their city.
Rovereto Vintage — edition 2026
The third edition of the Rovereto Vintage Festival colored the historic center of Rovereto from July 9 to 11, 2026, confirming the open-air museum formula dedicated to retro style. Between Piazza Damiano Chiesa, the Cortile dell'ex Tavolare, and Largo Foibe, visitors enjoyed vintage markets, classic vehicles, live music, swing dancing, and food trucks, with free admission and the involvement of dozens of local businesses.
Programme Rovereto Vintage 2026
Friday, July 9
- Opening of the vintage market in Piazza Damiano Chiesa: clothing, accessories, and 1950s-style items
- Exhibition of classic cars and motorcycles in the city's courtyards (in collaboration with Motor Garage Rovereto, Fiat Historical Archive, and private collectors)
- Vinyl DJ sets along the streets and the first live concerts at the Cortile dell'ex Tavolare (swing, rock'n'roll, boogie-woogie)
- Swing dancing and lindy hop in Largo Foibe
Saturday, July 10
- Vintage market, classic vehicles, and food truck street food all day long
- Vintage golf at the Cortile dell'ex Tavolare in the afternoon
- Pin-up parades (in collaboration with the Pin-Up School of Ferrara), street artists, and circus acts
- Evening concerts and swing/lindy hop dancing in Largo Foibe
Sunday, July 11
- Gathering of American cars in the morning
- Continuation of the vintage market, music, dancing, and street food until the evening
Musical guests at the festival included the band Let's swing! (Sabrina Gagliano on vocals, Fabrizio Larentis on double bass, Mauro Marinelli on piano, Gianlorenzo Imbriaco on drums, Luca Rubertelli on sax/clarinet) and Bèl e Pòc, with a repertoire of the most beloved Italian songs of the past.
Highlights Rovereto Vintage 2026
Prices Rovereto Vintage 2026
Practical information — Rovereto Vintage
Location
Historic center of Rovereto (TN): Piazza Damiano Chiesa, Cortile dell'ex Tavolare, Largo Foibe, Via Rialto, and surrounding streets.
When
A weekend in July (Friday-Sunday).
Admission
Free.
Getting there
Rovereto is served by the railway station on the Brenner line and by the Rovereto Sud/Rovereto Nord motorway exit (A22). The historic center is just a few minutes' walk from the station.
Contact
Email: [email protected] — Tel: +39 349 336 5446
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Where does it take place — Rovereto Vintage
Centro storico di Rovereto
Piazza Damiano Chiesa, 38068 Rovereto