Beer, street food, live music and DJ sets at Parco delle Acque Minerali in Imola
The Spring Beer Festival is one of the most anticipated events of the warmer season in Imola, in the Province of Bologna, and takes place at the Parco delle Acque Minerali, the large green area overlooking the Enzo and Dino Ferrari Racetrack. For five evenings, the park transforms into a large open-air village, with tables, gazebos, beer points, and a stage: a formula that combines the conviviality of classic Emilian beer festivals with the energy of a disco night under the stars.
The heart of the event is, of course, beer, served on tap at multiple points, accompanied by a rich and popular gastronomic offering. At the stalls, you'll find the flavors of Romagna tradition alongside the most delicious street food: homemade cappelletti and lasagna, arrosticini, Bavarian hot dogs, pulled pork burgers, fried side dishes, and desserts. Prices remain accessible, designed for an evening out with friends and family without spending too much.
Each evening has its own soundtrack. After the opening of the food stalls in the early evening, the park comes alive with live concerts, tribute bands, shows, and DJ sets that animate the area until late at night. The music program alternates between bands covering the greatest hits of Italian and international music and more dance-oriented evenings with DJs and themed parties, in a great popular festival atmosphere.
Taking place between the April 25th bridge holiday and May Day, the Spring Beer Festival has become a seasonal tradition for Imola and the entire surrounding area. Free admission, the setting in the green Parco delle Acque Minerali, and ample parking make it an ideal destination for young people, groups of friends, and families who want to welcome spring with beer, music, and good food in the open air.
In 2026, the Spring Beer Festival once again animated the Parco delle Acque Minerali in Imola with five evenings spread between late April and the first days of May. The official dates announced by the organizers were April 24, 25, and 30, plus May 1 and 2, 2026.
The proven formula was confirmed: free admission, beer points with draft beer, food stalls with Romagna specialties and street food, as well as shows, live music, and DJ sets until late at night. Food stalls generally opened from 7:30 PM, with the musical part starting around 10:00 PM.
The official dates for the 2026 edition were April 24, 25, and 30, plus May 1 and 2, 2026, at the Parco delle Acque Minerali in Imola.
At the time of writing, the detailed music program for each evening (artists, bands, and DJs) was not specifically published for the 2026 edition on the official channels. The event followed the usual structure: opening of beer points and food stalls from 7:30 PM, followed by shows, live music, and DJ sets from around 10:00 PM until late at night.
Parco delle Acque Minerali, Via John Fitzgerald Kennedy 2, 40026 Imola (BO).
By car: take the Imola exit from the A14 motorway; the area has ample parking. By train: Imola station on the Bologna-Rimini line, a few minutes from the park. On foot or by bike from the city center in about 15-20 minutes.
Food stalls and beer points open from 7:30 PM; live music and DJ sets from around 10:00 PM until late at night.
Free admission. Food and drinks are paid for at the stalls.
Tel. +39 351 415 9226 — [email protected] — info and program at acqueminerali imola.it.
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Parco delle Acque Minerali
Via John Fitzgerald Kennedy 2, 40026 Imola