San Lazzaro Fair
The historic summer fair of San Lazzaro di Savena, since 1830
About San Lazzaro Fair
One of the oldest fairs in Emilia-Romagna
The San Lazzaro Fair is one of the most deeply rooted summer events in the Bologna area. Approved by the city council on April 28, 1830, as a revival of an ancient livestock and goods fair, it was born as a true agricultural and zootechnical exhibition: an occasion where business, concluded with a handshake, was celebrated with good food and festivities. Over almost two centuries, the event has transformed into a large community gathering that blends commerce, culture, music, and gastronomy. In 2026, the fair will reach its 194th edition, confirming itself as one of the longest-running fairs in all of Emilia-Romagna.
When and where
The 2026 edition takes place from Thursday, July 30 to Sunday, August 2 in the heart of San Lazzaro di Savena, a municipality in the Metropolitan City of Bologna located on the Via Emilia. The focal point of the fair is Piazza Bracci, around which various themed areas are distributed: Parco 2 Agosto with quality musical programming, the Corte del Palazzo Comunale which revives the historic Mocambo with music and dancing, and the Parco della Resistenza which hosts "ResisDance" with DJ sets, concerts, street food, and markets.
A program for everyone
The San Lazzaro Fair is a multidisciplinary event designed for all types of audiences. Each year, the calendar offers:
- Live concerts and shows, with bands, singer-songwriters, tribute acts, and DJ sets distributed across the various city squares and parks;
- Food stalls and street food, with local specialties and tastings of typical products;
- Markets, commercial exhibitions, and stalls along the streets of the center;
- Attractions and activities for children and families, with street artists and entertainment;
- the "Fiera Off" program, with guided tours of wineries, agricultural experiences, and oil and wine tastings.
Between nature and tradition
One of the distinctive features of the fair is its connection with the Gessi Bolognesi and Calanchi dell'Abbadessa Regional Park, whose gypsum formations are part of the UNESCO heritage. During the event, trekking and excursions are organized to discover badlands, sinkholes, and caves, just a short walk from the town center. It is this blend of popular festival, food and wine, and nature that makes the San Lazzaro Fair an identity event for the community and an attraction for visitors to the Bologna area.
San Lazzaro Fair — edition 2026
The 194th San Lazzaro Fair confirms the formula that has animated the city center for almost two centuries: live music, shows, food stalls, markets, and initiatives related to the territory. The four days are distributed across the usual event spaces — Piazza Bracci as the heart of the fair, Parco 2 Agosto for concerts, the Corte del Palazzo Comunale with the revival of Mocambo, and Parco della Resistenza with the "ResisDance" program. There are also food and wine offerings and the "Fiera Off" calendar with guided tours and tastings.
Programme San Lazzaro Fair 2026
The detailed program for the 194th edition (concerts, artists, schedules, and "Fiera Off" initiatives) will be announced by the Municipality of San Lazzaro di Savena and the organization in the weeks preceding the event, on the official website and social media channels of the fair.
Based on previous editions, the program typically includes four evenings and takes place in various areas of the center:
- Piazza Bracci — the heart of the fair, with food stalls, shows, and concerts;
- Parco 2 Agosto — stage dedicated to quality musical programming;
- Corte del Palazzo Comunale — music and dancing in the spirit of the historic Mocambo;
- Parco della Resistenza — "ResisDance" event with DJ sets, concerts, street food, and markets;
- Fiera Off — guided tours of wineries, agricultural experiences, oil and wine tastings, and trekking in the Gessi Park.
Highlights San Lazzaro Fair 2026
- 194th edition of one of the oldest fairs in Emilia-Romagna (since 1830)
- Four evenings of concerts and shows between Piazza Bracci, Parco 2 Agosto, and Parco della Resistenza
- Food stalls, markets, and tastings of typical products from the Bologna area
- "Fiera Off" program: winery tours and trekking in the Bolognese Gessi Park
Prices San Lazzaro Fair 2026
Practical information — San Lazzaro Fair
How to get here
By train: San Lazzaro SFM station, with connections to the center via line 19C.
By bus: San Lazzaro is served by numerous TPER lines (15, 19, 90, 94, 101, 121, 124, 125, 126, 916, 918).
By car: Via Emilia (SS9), exits 13-14 of the ring road, or the "San Lazzaro di Savena" toll booth on the A14 motorway. Approximately 1,900 free parking spaces are available.
By bicycle: access via Bicipolitana line 1, through Parco dei Cedri and the cycle-pedestrian bridge over the Savena river to Parco della Resistenza.
Information and contacts
Free admission to the fair areas. Telephone: +39 379 2861744 (Tuesday-Sunday, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM and 3:00 PM-6:00 PM). Email: [email protected]. Program updates on the official website and on the Facebook and Instagram channels @fieradisanlazzaro.
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Where does it take place — San Lazzaro Fair
Piazza Bracci e centro cittadino
Piazza Bracci, 40068 San Lazzaro di Savena