Valeggio Contemporanea
Culture, books, and food and wine in a weekend in the Mincio village
About Valeggio Contemporanea
A festival between culture and taste
Valeggio Contemporanea is the event that enlivens the historic center of Valeggio sul Mincio, in the province of Verona, every June, intertwining culture, publishing, and food and wine. Organized by the Municipality and the Percorsi APS Association, it is an event that brings books, thought, and local flavors to the village.
Four thematic paths
The festival is divided into four paths: Valeggio Legge, with about thirty independent Italian publishers; Valeggio LiMeS, dedicated to used books, comics, vinyl records, and art prints in the spirit of cultural reuse; Valeggio Riflette, a social-themed path with images and installations; and Valeggio Gusto, a food and wine showcase in Piazza Garibaldi.
Guests and gastronomic novelties
The preview at the Smeraldo Theater hosts prominent figures from the national cultural scene. Among the gastronomic offerings, the Tortello al Custoza stands out, a vegetarian dish that combines Valeggio's pasta with Verona celery, Monte Veronese DOP cheese, and Custoza DOC wine. Valeggio Contemporanea thus enhances the identity of the Mincio village, through publishing tradition, civil reflection, and local cuisine.
Valeggio Contemporanea — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Valeggio Contemporanea opens with a preview on Wednesday, June 3rd at 8:30 PM at the Smeraldo Theater, where Paolo Crepet presents "Riprendersi l'anima" (Reclaiming the Soul). The festival continues on Saturday, June 6th (10 AM-10 PM) and Sunday, June 7th (9 AM-6:30 PM) in the historic center.
The four paths will animate the village: Valeggio Legge with thirty independent publishers, Valeggio LiMeS with used books and vinyl records, Valeggio Riflette on the theme of "Invisible People," and Valeggio Gusto in Piazza Garibaldi, where the Tortello al Custoza makes its debut.
Programme Valeggio Contemporanea 2026
Wednesday, June 3rd — Preview
- 8:30 PM, Smeraldo Theater — Paolo Crepet, "Riprendersi l'anima"
Saturday, June 6th — 10 AM-10 PM
- Valeggio Legge — approximately 30 independent publishers in the historic center
- Valeggio LiMeS — used books, comics, vinyl records, and art prints
- Valeggio Riflette — installations on the theme "Invisible People"
- Valeggio Gusto (Piazza Garibaldi) — tastings 11 AM-3:30 PM, dinner at 7:30 PM; guided tasting of Tortello al Custoza (€5) and Gala Dinner (€75)
Sunday, June 7th — 9 AM-6:30 PM
- Continuation of the four paths in the historic center
- Valeggio Gusto in Piazza Garibaldi, 10 AM-4:30 PM
Highlights Valeggio Contemporanea 2026
Prices Valeggio Contemporanea 2026
Practical information — Valeggio Contemporanea
How to get here
Historic center and Piazza Garibaldi, Valeggio sul Mincio (VR). By car from the A4 motorway, exit at Peschiera del Garda or Sommacampagna.
Information and reservations
IAT Pro Loco Valeggio Office, Piazza Carlo Alberto — tel. 045 7951880. Free access to the historic center paths; reservation required for events with limited capacity.
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Where does it take place — Valeggio Contemporanea
Centro storico di Valeggio sul Mincio
Piazza Garibaldi, 37067 Valeggio sul Mincio