Slide Festival
Music, street food, and sports at Parco Ca' Ranuzza in Castelfranco Emilia
About Slide Festival
The Slide Festival in Castelfranco Emilia
Slide Festival is one of the most beloved summer events in Castelfranco Emilia, a town in the Province of Modena, in Emilia-Romagna, along the historic Via Emilia between Modena and Bologna. For four days, Parco Ca' Ranuzza becomes the beating heart of the town's evening life: a large outdoor village with free entry where music, good food, sports, and socialising meet until late at night.
A festival born from local youth
The festival is organised by the Slide Down Week association, made up of local young men and women, in collaboration with the Municipality of Castelfranco Emilia and with the support of numerous local businesses and organisations. What started as a village festival has grown over the years to become a regular fixture on Modena's summer calendar, attracting over fifteen thousand visitors over the four evenings in 2025.
What to find at Slide Festival
- Live Music and DJ Sets: evenings enlivened by concerts and sets by local, national, and international DJs, with genres ranging from dance to electronic music.
- Food Truck Festival: a selection of food trucks offering regional and international street food specialities, operating for both lunch and dinner throughout the event.
- Calcetto Saponato: the historic tournament played on a slippery field, now a tradition of the festival, with daily challenges in the afternoon and evening.
- Markets, Relaxation Areas, and Sports Activities: spaces designed for families, young people, and curious visitors, featuring stalls, relaxation moments, and tournaments.
When it takes place
Slide Festival traditionally takes place in June, at the beginning of summer, and its free entry formula makes it one of the most attended and popular events in the area. It's the ideal opportunity to enjoy a different kind of evening with music, flavours, and fun, just a few kilometres from Modena and Bologna.
Slide Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Slide Festival takes place from Thursday, June 11th to Sunday, June 14th at Parco Ca' Ranuzza in Castelfranco Emilia, with four consecutive evenings starting at 6:00 PM and free entry.
Confirmed on the 2026 Summer program of the Municipality, the event offers its tried-and-tested formula: food trucks, markets, live music and DJ sets, and sports tournaments. Among the most anticipated attractions are the return of the Food Truck Festival, with regional and international street food specialities for lunch and dinner, and the historic 'calcetto saponato' tournament, now a symbol of the event.
Programme Slide Festival 2026
Slide Festival 2026 takes place over four consecutive evenings at Parco Ca' Ranuzza, from June 11th to 14th, starting at 6:00 PM.
Areas and Activities
- Live Music and DJ Sets every evening, with genres from dance to electronic music.
- Food Truck Festival: regional and international street food for lunch and dinner.
- Calcetto Saponato: tournament on the slippery field, in the afternoon and evening.
- Markets, Relaxation Areas, and Sports Activities for all ages.
The detailed day-by-day program, including the names of guest artists and DJs, will be announced on the official social media channels of the Slide Down Week association in the weeks leading up to the event.
Highlights Slide Festival 2026
- Four evenings of live music and DJ sets with free entry.
- The Food Truck Festival with the best street chefs.
- The historic 'calcetto saponato' tournament.
Prices Slide Festival 2026
Practical information — Slide Festival
Where
Parco Ca' Ranuzza, Castelfranco Emilia (MO), in Emilia-Romagna, along the Via Emilia between Modena and Bologna.
How to get there
By car: Castelfranco Emilia is easily reachable from the Via Emilia (SS9) and the A1 motorway (Modena Sud or Valsamoggia exits). By train: Castelfranco Emilia station is on the Bologna-Modena-Milan line.
Entry and times
Free entry. The evenings generally run from late afternoon (from 6:00 PM) until late at night. The 'calcetto saponato' tournament takes place in the afternoon and evening.
Tips
Outdoor event suitable for all ages: excellent for dinner with the food trucks and an evening of music. For the updated daily programme, check the official social media channels of the Slide Down Week association.
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Where does it take place — Slide Festival
Parco Ca' Ranuzza
Via Ca' Ranuzza, 41013 Castelfranco Emilia