Sant'Isidoro Beer Festival
Four nights of beer, Sant'Isidoro sausage, and live music in Sabaudia
About Sant'Isidoro Beer
A community festival in the heart of the Agro Pontino
The Sant'Isidoro Beer Festival is one of the most anticipated events of the summer in Sabaudia, in the province of Latina. Born in 2009 in the rural hamlet of Sant'Isidoro, on the outskirts of the municipality, the event has grown edition after edition into a true city-wide celebration: four consecutive nights in mid-July where beer, traditional cuisine, and live music attract families, young people, and visitors from across the Pontine coast.
The Venetian-Friulian roots of the land reclamation
The festival is deeply rooted in the history of Sabaudia, a 'new town' founded in the 1930s during the reclamation of the Agro Pontino. The farming families who arrived from Veneto and Friuli brought with them recipes and traditions that the hamlet of Sant'Isidoro still preserves today: the Sant'Isidoro sausage, prepared according to a recipe handed down through generations, and bigoli pasta, served with sausage or duck ragù. A unique curiosity of the festival is the Canadese sandwich, a tribute to the families of the hamlet who emigrated to Canada in the post-war period: a gastronomic bridge between the Pontine plains and overseas.
Live music every night
The festival stage features a free concert every night, with a program that alternates between blues, tribute bands of major Italian music icons, and revival nights. Past editions have featured tributes to Caparezza, Jovanotti, 883, and Rino Gaetano, as well as nights dedicated to the hits of the Festivalbar. Concerts typically start around 9:30 PM, while food stands open early in the evening.
More than just beer: sports, motors, and volunteering
Alongside music and gastronomy, the festival hosts the Sant'Isidoro Beer Trophy, a 3-on-3 football tournament launched in 2025, and collaborates with local organizations such as the Vespa Club Circeo, which hosts an opening rally, and the AVIS blood donor association of Sabaudia. The entire organization is driven by volunteers from the Sant'Isidoro Festival Committee and the SS. Annunziata Parish: this community spirit, even more than the beer, is the true secret of the event.
An event supported by the community
The event is held under the patronage of the Municipality of Sabaudia, the Province of Latina, the Lazio Region, and the Circeo National Park, with the collaboration of the Pro Loco of Sabaudia. Recent editions have also introduced a focus on sustainability, using recyclable materials and initiatives to combat food waste. For those spending their holidays among the dunes of Sabaudia, Lake Paola, and the Circeo promontory, the festival is the perfect opportunity to discover the most authentic and convivial soul of the city.
Sant'Isidoro Beer — edition 2026
The 16th edition: tradition, taste, and great tributes
From July 16th to 19th, 2026, the Sant'Isidoro Beer Festival returns to animate the center of Sabaudia, in Piazza Regina Margherita at the SS. Annunziata Parish. The 16th edition confirms the formula that made the event famous: food stands managed by volunteers, a rich selection of Italian and international beers, and a free concert every night.
In the kitchen, the stars are the traditional dishes of the hamlet: the Sant'Isidoro sausage, bigoli with sausage or duck ragù, and the 'Canadese' sandwich. On stage, the festival kicks off on Thursday with a blues night by the Cotton Pickers, accompanied by the Vespa Club Circeo rally, followed by tributes to Caparezza and Jovanotti, and closing on Sunday with the hits of the Festivalbar. There is also space for sports with the second edition of the Sant'Isidoro Beer Trophy, a 3-on-3 football tournament, and for sustainability, with recyclable materials and initiatives against food waste. The festival is supported by the Municipality of Sabaudia, the Province of Latina, the Lazio Region, and the Circeo National Park.
Programme Sant'Isidoro Beer 2026
Evening schedule
- Thursday, July 16, 2026 — Blues night with the Cotton Pickers and Vespa Club Circeo rally.
- Friday, July 17, 2026 — Le Teste di Modì, Caparezza tribute band (starts at 9:30 PM).
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 — Pensieri Positivi — Una Tribute che Balla, Jovanotti cover band.
- Sunday, July 19, 2026 — Festivalbar's Tribute, grand finale with the hits of the Italian summer.
Every night, food stands will serve Sant'Isidoro sausage, bigoli, the 'Canadese' sandwich, and national and international beers; from July 16th to 18th, the Sant'Isidoro Beer Trophy 3-on-3 football tournament will take place. All shows are free to attend.
Highlights Sant'Isidoro Beer 2026
- 16th edition, from July 16th to 19th, 2026, in Piazza Regina Margherita, Sabaudia.
- Four free concerts: Cotton Pickers, Caparezza tribute, Jovanotti tribute, and Festivalbar's Tribute.
- Sant'Isidoro sausage, handmade bigoli, and 'Canadese' sandwich, heritage of the Venetian-Friulian families.
- Second edition of the Sant'Isidoro Beer Trophy, a 3-on-3 football tournament.
- Vespa Club Circeo rally on the opening night and a focus on sustainability.
Prices Sant'Isidoro Beer 2026
Practical information — Sant'Isidoro Beer
Getting there
Sabaudia can be reached by car from Rome or Latina along the SS148 Pontina, taking the Sabaudia exit; the festival takes place in the town center, in Piazza Regina Margherita near the SS. Annunziata Parish. By train, the nearest stations are Priverno-Fossanova and Latina Scalo (on the Rome-Naples line via Formia), which are connected to Sabaudia by COTRAL buses.
Admission and hours
Admission is free for all nights. Food stands open in the evening, with concerts starting around 9:30 PM. Parking is available near the festival area.
Tips
The festival is very popular on weekends: it is advisable to arrive early to dine at the stands. Sabaudia is a well-known seaside resort, so it is recommended to book accommodation well in advance for July.
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Where does it take place — Sant'Isidoro Beer
Piazza Regina Margherita — Parrocchia SS. Annunziata
Piazza Regina Margherita, 04016 Sabaudia