Tra Piazze e Cortili
The food and wine stroll through the streets of Calliano Monferrato
About Tra Piazze e Cortili
A gourmet village in the heart of Monferrato
Tra Piazze e Cortili is one of the most beloved food and wine events in Calliano Monferrato, a small hillside village in the province of Asti, nestled in the UNESCO-listed Monferrato region of Piedmont. For an entire weekend, usually spanning late May and early June, the squares, alleys, and especially the characteristic private courtyards of the historic center open to the public, transforming into a large open-air culinary trail.
A stroll through food, wine, and courtyards
The heart of the event is the food and wine stroll: visitors walk through the village streets and, from stop to stop, discover stalls set up by the Pro Loco and local associations from the surrounding area. You can enjoy traditional Piedmontese and Monferrato dishes, paired with prestigious wines from local wineries, craft beer, spirits, and vermouth. In recent years, the selection has expanded with the participation of producers and Pro Loco groups from neighboring towns, such as Valenzani and Settime, and the return of historic local entities like Mazzetti d'Altavilla.
Music, entertainment, and village atmosphere
Beyond the gastronomy, Tra Piazze e Cortili offers live music, bands, DJs, and entertainment designed for all ages, keeping the evenings lively until late at night. This is the formula that has ensured the event's success: a convivial experience that combines the discovery of good food and wine with the beauty of the village's hidden courtyards, all in an authentic local atmosphere.
An ever-growing appointment
Founded in 2010 thanks to the efforts of the Pro Loco of Calliano Monferrato and the Municipality, the event has grown edition after edition, now attracting over 4,000 visitors and involving more than a hundred volunteers. Today, it is one of the flagship events in the Asti province calendar and an important showcase for promoting the Monferrato territory.
Tra Piazze e Cortili — edition 2026
The fourteenth edition of Tra Piazze e Cortili was held in Calliano Monferrato over the weekend of May 29-31, 2026, confirming the well-tested formula of the food and wine stroll through the streets and courtyards of the village. The local Asti press announced the start of the event for Friday, May 29, with activities continuing throughout the weekend.
As every year, the public was able to walk through the historic center, stop by stop, enjoying traditional dishes offered by the Pro Loco and local associations, wines from Monferrato wineries, craft beer, and spirits, all accompanied by live music and entertainment for all ages.
Programme Tra Piazze e Cortili 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition, including the complete list of food stalls, wineries, and evening musical events, is published by the Pro Loco of Calliano Monferrato in the days leading up to the event on the official website and the dedicated Facebook page.
The usual structure of the event includes:
- Friday evening — stalls open from 7:00 PM, with dinner in the courtyards and live music;
- Saturday — food and wine stroll all day and evening entertainment until late at night;
- Sunday — closing lunch with traditional Monferrato dishes.
Highlights Tra Piazze e Cortili 2026
Food and wine stroll through the village's private courtyards, stalls with traditional dishes from local Pro Loco groups, wines from Monferrato wineries, craft beer, and live music in the evenings.
Prices Tra Piazze e Cortili 2026
Practical information — Tra Piazze e Cortili
How to get there
Calliano Monferrato is located in the province of Asti, along the hills of Monferrato. It can be reached by car from the A26 motorway (Casale Sud exit) or the A21 Turin-Piacenza motorway (Asti Est exit), then continuing along the provincial roads of Monferrato.
When
The event typically takes place on the weekend between late May and early June, opening on Friday evening, continuing on Saturday until late, and closing on Sunday with lunch.
Information and contacts
Pro Loco of Calliano Monferrato — phone +39 0141 928152, email [email protected]. Updates on the program and dates are available on the Pro Loco website and the dedicated Facebook page.
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Where does it take place — Tra Piazze e Cortili
Centro storico di Calliano Monferrato