Summer in Vignola

A Review That Ignites the Vignola Summer

When July arrives, the historic center of Vignola transforms into a large open-air stage. Estate a Vignola is the summer review that, for the entire month, fills the streets and squares of the Municipality of Vignola, in the province of Modena, at the foot of the Modenese Apennines and a stone's throw from the Emilian plain, with life. Organized by Pro Loco Vignola Terra di Ciliegie in collaboration with the Municipality, it is an eagerly awaited event not only by the people of Vignola but also by residents of neighboring towns, who come to the city to enjoy summer evenings.

The Three Weekly Appointments

The calendar is built around three fixed evenings, each with its own identity:

• Fridays in the center: the city's commercial heart—between Viale Mazzini, Via Garibaldi, and Piazza dei Contrari—stays lively until late, with open shops, stalls, music, shows, and street artists. It's the evening for shopping and music under the stars, with outdoor aperitifs and dinners.
• Wednesdays at the Auris library: the "Francesco Selmi" Library Park hosts shows for families, storytelling, and children's theater, with a refreshment area managed by local associations.
• Sound Gardens: the "music from around the world" review that brings notes and melodies from every corner of the planet to the city's historic gardens, from Mediterranean to Balkan, Brazilian, and Sufi repertoires.

A Village Festival with a Global Outlook

Estate a Vignola combines the convivial dimension of an Emilian village festival—dinners in the square, markets, evening strolls—with a curated cultural offering of concerts, street theater, dance, and workshops. It's the perfect opportunity to discover Vignola in the summer, after the famous cherry season that makes the town famous throughout Italy, and to experience the historic center in a relaxed and festive atmosphere.

For Families and Everyone

Many events are designed for children: puppet shows, storytelling, games, and workshops in the Library Park and at the Paper Castle. The review is free and open to the public for most events, with the possibility of booking aperitifs and dinners at the refreshment points managed by local associations.