Spring Festival – Nature and Wellness
A day of nature, wellness, and community in the heart of Canelli
About Canelli Spring Festival
A festival spread across the heart of Canelli
The Spring Festival – Nature and Wellness is the event that brings the historic center of Canelli to life every May. Located in the province of Asti, in the heart of the Piedmont region and the Monferrato hills, this wine city offers the perfect backdrop. Supported by the Municipality of Canelli and sponsored by the Piedmont Region, the Province of Asti, and the ATL Langhe Monferrato Roero, the event turns the town's squares and streets into a sprawling path where nature, craftsmanship, culture, and wellness intertwine for an entire day.
An event dedicated to natural rhythms
The theme is clear from the start: rediscovering our reconnection with the natural world, embracing slow rhythms, enjoying the fresh air, and finding balance between individuals and the community. It is a festival that celebrates spring by showcasing the city, decorating it with flowers, and promoting citizen well-being, with a special focus on sustainability, healthy food, and locally sourced artisanal products.
The squares and their themes
Every space in the center has its own identity. The commercial hub is the themed market between Piazza Cavour and Piazza Gancia, dedicated to wellness and natural living: handicrafts, natural cosmetics, and local nursery and agricultural products. Other squares host workshops and activities for all ages:
- Piazza Zoppa: An educational farm with ponies and donkeys, workshops for building scarecrows, and wooden games.
- Piazza Aosta: Plant discovery workshops, embroidery, crochet and macramé activities, meetings with local associations, and floral workshops.
- Via G.B. Giuliani: Drawing workshops, children's readings by the Civic Library volunteers, and mandala workshops.
- Cantina Contratto Courtyard: An area dedicated to holistic wellness practices, including yoga, massage, dance, music, and relaxation techniques.
Music, taste, and culture
The soundtrack of the day is provided by the Canelli City Band and local musical groups, while the gastronomy is in the hands of the Pro Loco and local committees, offering regional specialties and spring-themed dishes also available at the center's bars and restaurants. There are plenty of cultural opportunities as well: the MUSA Museum, the Regional Wine Shop at Palazzo Giuliani, and exhibitions set up in municipal spaces. A complete day that captures the welcoming soul of Canelli and its territory.
Canelli Spring Festival — edition 2026
The second edition of the Spring Festival – Nature and Wellness brought the historic center of Canelli to life on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Spanning Piazza Cavour, Piazza Gancia, Piazza Aosta, Piazza Zoppa, Via G.B. Giuliani, and the courtyard of the historic Cantina Contratto, the city transformed into a sprawling path dedicated to nature, wellness, and community. Promoted by the Municipality of Canelli with the patronage of the Piedmont Region, the Province of Asti, and the ATL Langhe Monferrato Roero, the day combined a themed market, workshops for all ages, holistic practices, live music, and street food.
Programme Canelli Spring Festival 2026
Sunday, May 17, 2026 — 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
A day spread across the squares and streets of Canelli's historic center.
- Piazze Cavour and Gancia — Themed market dedicated to wellness and natural living: handicrafts, natural cosmetics, local nursery and agricultural products.
- Piazza Zoppa — Educational farm with ponies and donkeys, workshops for building scarecrows, wooden games.
- Piazza Aosta — Plant discovery workshops with Prof. Perfumo, embroidery, crochet and macramé (Dal Fuso in Poi Association), meetings with associations, floral workshops, and the "Fiori a Matita" Comics and Illustration Festival.
- Via G.B. Giuliani — Drawing workshops (CIA Association), children's readings with Civic Library volunteers, mandala workshop.
- Cantina Contratto Courtyard — Holistic wellness area curated by the Intrecci33 Association: yoga, massage, dance, music, and relaxation techniques.
- 3:30 PM — Piazza Aosta — Start of the Botanical Treasure Hunt (registration on the day).
Music and Entertainment
- Canelli City Band
- Armonie Senza Confini Trio
- Choreographies by the Universal Dance School
Gastronomy
Street food by the Pro Loco (ravioli and friciule) and the Palio Committee (farinata); spring-themed dishes in the center's bars and restaurants.
Culture
Openings of the MUSA Museum and the Regional Wine Shop (Palazzo Giuliani); "Giochi di colore" painting exhibition by Anna Clara Beccaris in the Sala delle Stelle of the Town Hall (until May 31).
Highlights Canelli Spring Festival 2026
Prices Canelli Spring Festival 2026
Practical information — Canelli Spring Festival
When
The Spring Festival takes place on a Sunday in May, running continuously from morning to evening (approximately 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM). Admission is free.
How to get there
Canelli is located in the province of Asti, along the Belbo Valley. By car, it is accessible via the A33 (Asti-Cuneo) and A21 (Turin-Piacenza) motorways, exiting towards the Asti area. By train, the Canelli station is on the Asti-Acqui Terme-Genoa line. During the festival, it is recommended to leave your car in the peripheral parking lots and reach the center on foot or by bicycle.
Contacts
Events Office of the Municipality of Canelli: +39 0141 820237. IAT Office: +39 0141 822640. More information at www.canellieventi.it.
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Where does it take place — Canelli Spring Festival
Centro storico di Canelli
Piazza Cavour, 14053 Canelli