Sagra del Commercio e dell'Artigianato
The big town centre festival, with shops open, street food and dancing fountains
About Sagra del Commercio
Commerce and Crafts Celebrated
The Sagra del Commercio e dell'Artigianato is one of the highlights of 'Cologno in Festa', the festival season that enlivens Cologno Monzese, in the province of Milan, between September and October. The festival involves the entire town centre, with shops open, stalls selling typical products and crafts along the streets and in Piazza Mentana, and an atmosphere that celebrates the local commercial and artisan businesses.
Flavours, Shows and Awards
Among the street food stands and regional flavours — from polenta and zola to torta paesana, to risotto 'ciuck' — the parade of street artists accompanied by the band winds its way through. There is also space for civic matters, with the awarding of citizen honours. For the little ones, a shuttle train connects the centre to the Luna Park at the MM Cologno Centro metro stop.
Dancing Fountains
As a prelude to the festival, the evening before, the show of dancing fountains in Piazza XI Febbraio: a choreography of water jets, flames, lights, and synchronized music that anticipates the festive mood. The event, promoted by the Municipality of Cologno Monzese, has free admission.
Sagra del Commercio — edition 2026
The Sagra del Commercio e dell'Artigianato returns on Sunday, October 19, 2026, from 9 AM to 7 PM, in the town centre of Cologno Monzese. Shops open, street food and regional flavours, stalls selling typical products and crafts, parade of street artists with the band, and awards for civic merit. Shuttle train to the Luna Park at MM Cologno Centro. To precede the festival, on Saturday, October 18 at 8:45 PM, the show of dancing fountains in Piazza XI Febbraio. Free admission.
Programme Sagra del Commercio 2026
Saturday, October 18 — preview
- 8:45 PM — Dancing fountains show in Piazza XI Febbraio (water jets, flames, lights, and synchronized music)
Sunday, October 19 (9:00 AM–7:00 PM) — the festival
- Shops open throughout the centre
- Stalls of typical products and crafts in the streets and Piazza Mentana
- Food and wine stands with polenta and zola, torta paesana, risotto 'ciuck'
- Parade of street artists with the band
- Awards for civic merit
- Shuttle train to the Luna Park (MM Cologno Centro)
Highlights Sagra del Commercio 2026
The dancing fountains show in Piazza XI Febbraio on the evening of October 18 and the parade of street artists with the band during the festival.
Prices Sagra del Commercio 2026
Practical information — Sagra del Commercio
How to get here
The festival takes place in the town centre of Cologno Monzese (Milan), between Piazza Castello, Piazza Mentana, and Piazza XI Febbraio. The municipality is served by Metro Line 2 (green line). A shuttle train connects the centre to the Luna Park at MM Cologno Centro.
Admission
Free admission; purchases at the stands are paid. The dancing fountains show, the evening before, is free.
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Where does it take place — Sagra del Commercio
Centro cittadino (Piazza Castello, Piazza Mentana, Piazza XI Febbraio)
Centro città / Piazza Castello, 20093 Cologno Monzese