Sagra del Piccione in Carrozza
Edition 2026 Folk Gastronomy Local produce

Sagra del Piccione in Carrozza

The dish of Umbrian peasant tradition in San Fortunato della Collina

Perugia — Perugia (054) Since 1983
Dates 12 Jun โ€” 21 Jun 2026
Location Perugia (054)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Sagra del Piccione in Carrozza

In San Fortunato della Collina, a hamlet of Perugia, ten evenings celebrate a rare and precious dish of Umbrian peasant cuisine: pigeon in carriage, slow-cooked and enclosed in robust flavours. Alongside the main dish, torta al testo, arvoltoli, chianina meat, gluten-free options, and a rich artisanal pastry selection. Every evening live music and orchestras for dancing nights, in a hilly village that comes alive with tradition and conviviality.

A dish from peasant tradition

Pigeon in carriage is an authentic specialty of Umbrian peasant cuisine: a dish born from simple but expertly prepared ingredients, slow-cooked and enclosed in intense aromas. It is this dish that gives its name to the festival in San Fortunato della Collina, a hilly hamlet in the Municipality of Perugia, which dedicates ten evenings of celebration to it every year.

At the table

The food stand opens every evening at 7:30 PM. In addition to pigeon in carriage, the menu offers:

  • First courses of Umbrian tradition
  • Torta al testo and arvoltoli, pillars of village cuisine
  • Chianina meat in the specialty corner
  • Gluten-free options available
  • Artisanal pastries and excellent liqueurs

Among the most recent additions, a panoramic garden to conclude the evening with desserts and liqueurs. Indoor seating is available in case of bad weather.

Music and dancing nights

Entertainment begins every evening at 9:30 PM and alternates dancing nights with orchestras and live band concerts, from ballroom music to folk, from cover bands to light music. A formula that makes this festival one of the most cherished events of the summer on the outskirts of Perugia.

Sagra del Piccione in Carrozza โ€” edition 2026

The 43rd edition of the Sagra del Piccione in Carrozza takes place in San Fortunato della Collina (Perugia) from June 12 to 21, 2026. Ten evenings with a food stand from 7:30 PM, the signature dish of Umbrian peasant tradition, gluten-free options, a new panoramic garden, and live entertainment every evening from 9:30 PM.

The 43rd edition of the Sagra del Piccione in Carrozza enlivens San Fortunato della Collina, a hamlet of Perugia, from June 12 to 21, 2026. The food stand opens every evening at 7:30 PM with pigeon in carriage, torta al testo, arvoltoli, chianina, and gluten-free options. New for 2026: the panoramic garden for tasting artisanal pastries and liqueurs. Entertainment starts every evening at 9:30 PM with orchestras and live bands.

Programme Sagra del Piccione in Carrozza 2026

Friday, June 12

  • 7:30 PM โ€” Food stand opens
  • 9:30 PM โ€” Game Boys โ€” 90's Band (live music)

Saturday, June 13

  • 9:30 PM โ€” Orchestra Simona Fabrizi (dancing night)

Sunday, June 14

  • 9:30 PM โ€” Orchestra Ilaria Cenciarini (dancing night)

Monday, June 15

  • 9:30 PM โ€” I Principi di Galles (folk music)

Tuesday, June 16

  • 9:30 PM โ€” Outside Band (live music)

Wednesday, June 17

  • 9:30 PM โ€” Diana Cover Band (live music)

Thursday, June 18

  • 9:30 PM โ€” DeeRadio (live music)

Friday, June 19

  • 9:30 PM โ€” Audio 5 (live music)

Saturday, June 20

  • 9:30 PM โ€” Orchestra Castellina Pasi (dancing night)

Sunday, June 21

  • 9:30 PM โ€” Orchestra Simona Quaranta (dancing night)

Food stand open every evening from 7:30 PM. Digital menu available online.

Highlights Sagra del Piccione in Carrozza 2026

Pigeon in carriage, the signature dish of Umbrian peasant tradition; the new panoramic garden; dancing nights with orchestras (Castellina Pasi, Ilaria Cenciarini) and live performances by bands like Game Boys 90's Band.

Prices Sagra del Piccione in Carrozza 2026

Free admission. Food and drinks payable at the food stand; digital menu available online. Gluten-free options available.

Practical information — Sagra del Piccione in Carrozza

How to get there

San Fortunato della Collina is a hilly hamlet south of Perugia, reachable by car. Parking is available near the festival grounds.

Opening hours

Food stand from 7:30 PM; entertainment from 9:30 PM. Indoor seating available in case of bad weather.

Menu and info

Digital menu available online; updates on the festival's social pages (#sagrasanfortunato #sagradelpiccioneincarrozza).

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