Summer Night
The evening festival of the historic center of Gragnano Trebbiense
About Summer Night
The Summer Night of Gragnano Trebbiense
Every year, at the beginning of June, the historic center of Gragnano Trebbiense lights up for the Summer Night, one of the most anticipated evening festivals in the Piacenza plain. Founded around 2015 to boost local retail, the event has become a fixture in the municipality's summer calendar in just a few years, in the Province of Piacenza, in Emilia-Romagna. As Mayor Patrizia Calza likes to recall, it is "a big family celebration under the stars".
Via Roma Becomes an Open-Air Lounge
For one evening, from 6 PM until midnight, the main street of the village is closed to traffic and transforms into a large pedestrian area, free from noise and cars. Via Roma becomes an open-air shopping street: shops remain open late into the evening, quality stalls and other local businesses line the sidewalks, while street food offers the genuine flavors of local cuisine.
Music, Art, and Photography
The soundtrack for the evening is provided by three music stations spread throughout the center: two live music stages and a karaoke station, where anyone can get on stage and sing. Alongside the music, the festival offers ample space for art: an art exhibition is held in the Municipal Council Hall, while the cultural center hosts photographic exhibitions dedicated to the region and travel experiences, complete with video screenings. The official inauguration usually takes place around 6:30 PM at the cultural center.
A Festival for Families
Summer Night is above all a festival for all ages. For the little ones, there are ancient games, recreational activities, and inflatables, while along the streets, hobbyists and creators display and sell their handmade creations. Admission is free: the goal is to bring the community together and support the village's activities.
A Collaborative Event
The success of the evening stems from the collaboration between the Municipal Administration, local businesses, the Banca di Piacenza, and the main local associations: Pro Loco Gragnano Trebbiense, Anspi of Casaliggio and Gragnanino, Polisportiva Campremoldo Sopra, and the Gruppo Alpini of Agazzano. A concrete example of how a small community in the Piacenza plain can network to liven up its historic center.
Summer Night — edition 2026
The Summer Night 2026 in Gragnano Trebbiense was held on Saturday, June 6th, from 6 PM until midnight, with Via Roma closed to traffic and transformed into a large open-air lounge. The evening featured shops open late, street food, three music stations (two live and one karaoke), ancient games and attractions, inflatables, and craft stalls.
Ample space was given to art: in the Municipal Council Hall, a painting exhibition curated by Franca Baldassera, the result of a two-year course, and at the cultural center, two photographic exhibitions by Giuseppe and Ilaria Morganti, dedicated to the region and a 2023 ascent of Kilimanjaro, with video projections. The inauguration took place at 6:30 PM at the cultural center, in the presence of Mayor Patrizia Calza and Deputy Mayor Marco Caviati.
Programme Summer Night 2026
2026 Program (Saturday, June 6th, from 6 PM to 12 AM)
- 6:00 PM — Traffic closure of Via Roma and opening of the festival: shops open until midnight and street food along the town's streets.
- 6:30 PM — Official inauguration at the cultural center with municipal authorities.
- Throughout the evening — Three music stations: two live music stages and a karaoke station.
- Throughout the evening — Ancient games and attractions by Mauro Castellini, activities for children and inflatables; artisans and creators along the streets.
- Exhibitions — Painting in the council hall (curated by Franca Baldassera) and photographic exhibitions at the cultural center (Giuseppe and Ilaria Morganti).
Highlights Summer Night 2026
- Three music stations with two live stages and karaoke
- Painting exhibition in the council hall and photographic exhibitions at the cultural center
- Street food and shops open until midnight along the pedestrian Via Roma
- Ancient games, inflatables, and activities for children
Prices Summer Night 2026
Practical information — Summer Night
When
One evening at the beginning of June, from 6 PM to midnight. In 2026, it took place on Saturday, June 6th.
Where
Historic center of Gragnano Trebbiense (PC), with Via Roma closed to traffic and transformed into a pedestrian zone.
How to get there
Gragnano Trebbiense is located a few kilometers from Piacenza, in the plain. It is easily accessible by car from the provincial road; the nearest train station is Piacenza, from which you can continue by bus or car. During the festival, the main street is closed: it is advisable to park in the areas surrounding the center.
Admission
Free admission. Street food and purchases are payable at the stands and shops in the village.
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Where does it take place — Summer Night
Centro storico
Via Roma, 29010 Gragnano Trebbiense