Sagra di Mezz'Agosto
Roast pork on a spit and 'sciancui' for Ferragosto in Cisano sul Neva
About Sagra di Mezz'Agosto
The Ferragosto Festival
The Sagra di Mezz'Agosto is the quintessential summer event in Cisano sul Neva, a town in the Val Neva in the hinterland of Albenga, in the province of Savona. Organised by the local Pro Loco (local tourism association), it takes place on the days around Ferragosto (August 15th) and attracts visitors from all over the western Riviera and the Savona hinterland.
Flavours of Ligurian Cuisine
The star is traditional gastronomy: the 'porchetta allo spiedo alla cisanese' (Cisano-style roast pork on a spit), the festival's signature specialty, 'sciancui' (typical pasta with sauce), rabbit Ligurian-style, accompanied by wines and beers. The food stalls, managed by local volunteers, offer dishes from the Ligurian hinterland over several evenings, in a convivial atmosphere.
Music on Two Stages
A characteristic of the festival is the presence of two music stages every evening, animating the celebration with orchestras and live bands for all tastes. The Sagra di Mezz'Agosto is now a well-established tradition that confirms Cisano sul Neva as one of the gastronomic destinations of the summer in the western Savona area.
Sagra di Mezz'Agosto — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Sagra di Mezz'Agosto is expected, as tradition dictates, on the days around August 15th. The event will again feature the signature dishes of Cisano cuisine at the Pro Loco's food stalls, accompanied by live music from the two stages. Detailed dates will be confirmed by the organisers in the weeks leading up to the event.
Programme Sagra di Mezz'Agosto 2026
The precise dates for the 2026 edition are to be confirmed. The traditional format includes, for several evenings around Ferragosto:
- Food stalls with Cisano-style roast pork on a spit, 'sciancui', Ligurian-style rabbit, wines and beers
- Two music stages every evening with orchestras and live bands
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Practical information — Sagra di Mezz'Agosto
How to get there
Cisano sul Neva is located in the Neva Valley, in the hinterland of Albenga. By car from the A10 Albenga exit, head up the valley. It is not served by a train station: the nearest stop is Albenga.
Information
Free entry; food and drinks payable at the stalls. The festival takes place in the evenings. Confirmed dates are announced by the Pro Loco in the preceding days.
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Where does it take place — Sagra di Mezz'Agosto
Centro di Cisano sul Neva