Summer Fest Valentano

Three nights of celebration in the heart of Alta Tuscia

The Summer Fest Valentano is the highlight of the summer in Valentano, a village in the province of Viterbo overlooking the area between Lake Bolsena and the caldera of Lake Mezzano. For three consecutive nights, traditionally held during the first weekend of August, the streets and squares of the historic center transform into a sprawling stage: live music, shows, and stalls featuring local food and wine keep the crowds entertained until late, creating a village atmosphere that brings together residents, vacationers, and visitors from all over the Tuscia region.

A festival born from the village youth

The event is organized by Young Generation, a group of local youths from Valentano who manage every aspect of the festival, supported by the Pro Loco of Valentano, led by Elena Biagini, and backed by the Municipality of Valentano. The success of the evenings is also due to the collaboration of the Local Police, the local branch of the Red Cross, and the Civil Protection: a true team effort that Mayor Stefano Bigiotti described as a testament to the community's extraordinary ability to showcase the village's unique character.

The tenth edition in 2025

In 2025, the Summer Fest reached the milestone of its tenth edition, which took place over the first weekend of August to overwhelming public acclaim, as noted by the local press. Three days of joy and fun—as summarized by the Mayor—where entertainment, music, and gastronomy enlivened the historic center, confirming the festival as the most important event of the Valentano summer.

Music, entertainment, and local flavors

The festival's format blends three key ingredients:

• Live music: concerts and musical evenings in the village squares;
• Entertainment: live performances and shows for audiences of all ages;
• Food and wine: stalls featuring typical products from Alta Tuscia, consistently among the most popular highlights of the festival.

It is a simple, convivial formula designed for exploring the village on foot, strolling from square to square between a concert and a taste of local delicacies.

Valentano, a balcony over Tuscia

The festival is also an opportunity to discover Valentano, a hilltop village in the province of Viterbo, in the Lazio region, dominated by the Rocca Farnese, which houses the Museum of the Prehistory of Tuscia. From the village terraces, the view stretches from Lake Bolsena to the countryside of the Lazio Maremma: a setting that makes the summer evenings of the Summer Fest particularly enchanting.

Looking ahead to the 2026 edition

At the end of the 2025 edition, the organizers invited everyone back for 2026, though official dates for the next edition have not yet been released. Based on tradition, the festival is expected in early August: for confirmation and the program, it is best to follow the channels of the Municipality of Valentano, the Pro Loco, and the Young Generation group.