White Night – Fabriano in Centro
Edition 2026 Music Variety Street arts

White Night – Fabriano in Centro

The white night of Fabriano's historic center with shopping, music, and shows

Fabriano — Ancona (042) Since 2024
Dates 29 May — 29 May 2026
Location Fabriano (042)
Prices Free
Status Finished

About White Night Fabriano

Fabriano in Centro's White Night lights up the historic center of the 'city of paper' with an evening of shopping, live music, and entertainment for all ages. Promoted by the Fabriano in Centro merchants' association with the patronage of the Municipality of Fabriano, the event transforms the squares and streets of the center into a large, widespread stage, with shops open until midnight, food trucks, itinerant shows, and a big musical show in Piazza del Comune.

Fabriano in Centro White Night

The Fabriano in Centro White Night is the event that, at the end of May, enlivens the heart of this Marche city with a long evening of late-night shopping, music, and shows. Born on the initiative of the historic center's merchants, it is now an eagerly awaited event by residents and visitors, capable of attracting thousands of people to the squares and alleys of the Municipality of Fabriano, in the province of Ancona, in the Marche region.

A Historic Center That Transforms

For one evening, the city's main square becomes a large open-air stage. Shops remain open until midnight with special promotions and offers, while along the streets, musical performances, itinerant shows, and entertainment alternate. Over forty merchants, entrepreneurs, and restaurateurs participate in the event, creating a festive atmosphere that involves families, young people, and curious visitors until late at night.

Music, Shows, and Food Trucks

The program alternates between widespread entertainment and a major central event. Bands and itinerant groups perform along the streets, accompanying the public as they stroll in the evening, while food trucks, present thanks to the collaboration with CNA of Ancona, offer specialties and street food. There is also entertainment for children, making the evening suitable for the whole family.

The highlight takes place in Piazza del Comune, where the main musical show begins at 9 PM: a format dedicated to the greatest hits of Italian music, designed to make the square sing and dance until late into the night.

Fabriano, City of Paper

The White Night is also an opportunity to discover Fabriano, a city known worldwide for its ancient tradition of handmade paper production and recognized as a UNESCO Creative City. The historic center, with its monumental squares, the Arco del Podestà, and historic buildings, provides the ideal backdrop for an evening that combines commerce, culture, and social interaction, enhancing the identity of the city and the entire Marche region.

A Late Spring Event

Scheduled just before summer, the event ideally opens the season of events in Fabriano's center and is one of the most cherished by the local community. Free admission and a festive atmosphere make it perfect for an evening out, with shopping, good music, and local flavors.

White Night Fabriano — edition 2026

The third edition of the White Night of Fabriano in Centro took place on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 5 PM until late at night, in the historic center of the city. Over forty merchants, entrepreneurs, and restaurateurs kept their shops open until midnight, enlivening squares and streets with music, food trucks, and shows for an evening of widespread celebration.

White Night 2026 in Fabriano

The 3rd edition of the White Night took place on Friday, May 29, 2026, starting at 5 PM. The program included late-night opening of shops until midnight, children's entertainment with "Tiro & Molla" from the afternoon, and two itinerant musical points in the streets of the center with "Miles Forever" and the "Seven For Funk Street Band". The CNA of Ancona's food trucks offered street food specialties.

The highlight took place from 9 PM in Piazza del Comune with the musical show "Sarà perché di Amo", hosted by Lara Gentilucci and dedicated to the greatest hits of Italian music.

Programme White Night Fabriano 2026

  • 5:00 PM – Opening of the event and children's entertainment with "Tiro & Molla"
  • During the evening – Itinerant musical shows with "Miles Forever" and "Seven For Funk Street Band"; CNA food trucks
  • 9:00 PM – Piazza del Comune: musical show "Sarà perché di Amo" hosted by Lara Gentilucci
  • Until midnight – Shops open with dedicated promotions and offers

Highlights White Night Fabriano 2026

  • Musical show "Sarà perché di Amo" in Piazza del Comune (9 PM)
  • Itinerant live music with "Miles Forever" and the "Seven For Funk Street Band"
  • Food trucks by CNA of Ancona
  • Shops open until midnight with special offers

Prices White Night Fabriano 2026

Free admission.

Practical information — White Night Fabriano

Where

Historic center of Fabriano (AN), with the heart of the shows in Piazza del Comune. The streets and squares of the center are pedestrianized for the occasion.

When

One evening at the end of May, from 5 PM until late at night; shops open until midnight.

How to get there

By car: Fabriano is reachable via the SS 76 della Val d'Esino, which connects Ancona to Fabriano. By train: Fabriano station is on the Rome–Ancona and Civitanova–Fabriano lines, a few minutes' walk from the historic center.

Admission

Free.

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Where does it take place — White Night Fabriano

Centro storico di Fabriano

White Night Fabriano in brief

Music Variety Street arts Gastronomy Food truck Heritage Folk traditions Family Outdoor Night Free Ancona

History of White Night Fabriano