Spring Festival
Edition 2026 Music Gastronomy Local produce

Spring Festival

Two days of music, local flavors, and markets in the heart of Villanova d'Asti

Villanova d'Asti — Asti (005)
Dates 16 May โ€” 17 May 2026
Location Villanova d'Asti (005)
Prices Free
Status Finished

About Spring Festival

The Spring Festival brings the historic center of Villanova d'Asti, in the province of Asti, to life for two days across Piazza Supponito, Via Roma, and Piazza del Comune. Enjoy a weekend of live music, food stalls hosted by the local Pro Loco, a special market featuring artisans and local producers, entertainment, and a funfair. This free-entry village festival celebrates the arrival of the warmer season and the joy of coming together.

The festival that welcomes spring to Villanova d'Asti

Every year in mid-May, the historic center of Villanova d'Asti transforms into a vibrant open-air celebration. The Spring Festival is one of the most anticipated events in the local calendar, set in the heart of the Piedmont region: two days when the squares fill with music, the aromas of local cuisine, market stalls, and people of all ages. It is a classic village festival that showcases the community's identity, welcoming visitors from the surrounding areas with its informal and friendly atmosphere.

Among the town squares

The heart of the event beats between Piazza Supponito, Via Roma, and Piazza del Comune, the central areas of the town that become a sprawling stage for the weekend. Here you will find music stages, food stands, and market stalls, while the funfair, set up during the days surrounding the festival, adds a playful touch for children and teenagers.

Music, taste, and markets

The program alternates between musical evenings and culinary delights: the food stalls and cocktail bar are managed by the Pro Loco of Villanova d'Asti, the true driving force behind the festival. Sunday is dedicated to the special market, with exhibitors, hobbyists, artisans, and small local producers bringing the town center to life from the morning onwards. There is no shortage of entertainment for the little ones and musical performances scattered throughout the various squares.

A community celebration

The Spring Festival is above all an opportunity for the residents of Villanova d'Asti and the surrounding hamlets to meet. The local youth groups, associations, and volunteers work together to build a program that evolves each year while keeping the same spirit: free admission, a family-friendly atmosphere, and a shared desire to celebrate the arrival of spring. It is an ideal event to discover an authentic corner of the Asti province, far from mass tourism.

Spring Festival โ€” edition 2026

L'edizione 2026 della Festa di Primavera si รจ svolta sabato 16 e domenica 17 maggio nel centro storico di Villanova d'Asti, tra Piazza Supponito, Via Roma e Piazza del Comune. Due giorni di musica dal vivo, stand gastronomici e cocktail bar della Pro Loco, mercato straordinario di artigiani e produttori, con il luna park attivo dal 14 al 19 maggio. Ingresso gratuito.

La Festa di Primavera 2026 ha portato a Villanova d'Asti un fine settimana ricco di appuntamenti, dalla musica al mercato fino alle proposte gastronomiche curate dalla Pro Loco. Il luna park, allestito dal 14 al 19 maggio, ha accompagnato l'intera durata della manifestazione, animando il centro del paese.

Programme Spring Festival 2026

Sabato 16 maggio

  • 18:00 โ€” Esibizione di danza dei bambini dell'IC Villanova d'Asti, in Piazza Supponito
  • 19:00 โ€” Apertura degli stand gastronomici e del cocktail bar a cura della Pro Loco
  • 21:00 โ€” Serata della Leva 2008 con la musica di Giulia Frencia

Domenica 17 maggio

  • 8:30 โ€” Mercato straordinario con espositori, hobbisti, artigiani e piccoli produttori locali nelle vie del centro
  • 14:30 โ€” Musica simultanea in tre punti del paese: country in Piazza Supponito, anni '50-'60 in Via Roma e musica etnica in Piazza del Comune

Luna park

Attivo dal 14 al 19 maggio.

Highlights Spring Festival 2026

La serata musicale della Leva 2008 con Giulia Frencia il sabato sera e la domenica con tre palchi musicali simultanei (country, anni '50-'60 ed etnica) accompagnati dal grande mercato straordinario.

Prices Spring Festival 2026

Ingresso gratuito. Consumazioni agli stand gastronomici e attrazioni del luna park a pagamento.

Practical information — Spring Festival

When

Mid-May, over two days (Saturday and Sunday). The funfair is usually set up in the days leading up to the event and remains throughout the festival.

Where

Historic center of Villanova d'Asti (AT), between Piazza Supponito, Via Roma, and Piazza del Comune.

How to get there

Villanova d'Asti is located on the route between Turin and Asti, easily accessible via the A21 Turin-Piacenza motorway (Villanova d'Asti exit) and the railway station on the Turin-Genoa line. The town center is just a short distance away.

Admission

Free admission. Food, drinks, and funfair attractions require payment.

Organization

Pro Loco Villanova d'Asti, in collaboration with the Municipality and local associations.

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Where does it take place โ€” Spring Festival

Centro storico (Piazza Supponito, Via Roma, Piazza del Comune)

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Spring Festival in brief

Music Gastronomy Local produce Farmers market Folk traditions Folklore Family Crafts Outdoor Free Asti

History of Spring Festival