Sagra del Crocifisso
Suzzara's historic festival, featuring cappelletti, music, and tradition
About Sagra del Crocifisso
Suzzara's historic festival
The Sagra del Crocifisso is the historic festival of Suzzara, in the Province of Mantua, whose origins date back to 1777. Every year, during the third week of September, Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi becomes the focal point of a week of celebration that blends devotion, gastronomy, and entertainment, drawing the entire city and surrounding towns.
Traditional cuisine
The absolute star is Mantuan cuisine: the food stall in the square serves the famous cappelletti and traditional dishes, accompanied by the conviviality that has always characterised the festival. A packed events calendar unfolds around good food, from fairground rides for the little ones to concerts for adults.
A programme for everyone
The Sagra del Crocifisso is famous for its special events: the Notte Rosa, with evening shopping, dancing, ice skating, and music; Suzzara Comix, dedicated to comics and cosplay; and the music evenings, ranging from rock to Latin dances, which liven up the centre until late at night. Organised by the Pro Loco Città di Suzzara (local tourism association), the festival is much more than a popular celebration: it is the very identity of the city, an eagerly awaited event that renews the bond between Suzzara and its history every year.
Sagra del Crocifisso — edition 2026
The Sagra del Crocifisso returns to Suzzara from 17 to 23 September 2026 in Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi. The food stall offers cappelletti and traditional Mantuan cuisine, while fairground rides and shows liven up the week of celebration.
Among the highlights are the Notte Rosa on Saturday — with evening shopping, dancing, ice skating, and music — the Suzzara Comix day dedicated to comics and cosplay, and the Night of the Guitars, a rock evening created by Alex Guidetti from the Scuola di Musica Moderna. The full programme, organised by Pro Loco Città di Suzzara, will be announced in the weeks leading up to the event.
Programme Sagra del Crocifisso 2026
From 17 to 23 September 2026 — Piazza Garibaldi, Suzzara
- Food stall with cappelletti and traditional Mantuan cuisine (approx. 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM)
- Fairground rides and attractions for families and children
- Notte Rosa — evening shopping, dancing, artistic ice skating, live music
- Suzzara Comix — comics, cosplay, and pop culture
- Night of the Guitars — rock evening created by Alex Guidetti (Scuola di Musica Moderna)
The detailed programme with dates and times for individual events will be published by the Pro Loco in the weeks before the festival.
Highlights Sagra del Crocifisso 2026
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Practical information — Sagra del Crocifisso
Where
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi and historic centre of Suzzara (MN).
How to get there
Suzzara is reachable by car from the SS62 and the A22 (Pegognaga exit) and by train from the city station. The square is in the heart of the centre.
Opening hours
Food stall and kitchen open approximately from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Detailed programme on the Pro Loco website.
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Where does it take place — Sagra del Crocifisso
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, 46029 Suzzara