Youth Festival

A festival created by the youth for the whole community

The Youth Festival is the summer event that, every July, brings life to Piazza Caduti di Nassirya in Fiano Romano, in the province of Rome, Lazio. Born from the initiative of a group of local young people gathered in the G.M.E.B. A.P.S. Association, the event has grown to become one of the most popular moments of the municipal «Estate Fianese» calendar, promoted by the Municipality of Fiano Romano in collaboration with local associations and volunteers.

The underlying idea is simple and that is exactly why it works: to restore the square's role as a meeting place. For three consecutive evenings, the stalls open in the early evening, music accompanies the open-air dinner, and the stage lights up with performances, shows, and DJ sets that continue late into the night.

Music, dance, and entertainment

The program alternates between moments created with local groups and those more typical of a night party. The area's dance schools take the stage in the early hours of the evening with recitals and choreography prepared throughout the year, while later on, it is time for DJ sets and themed shows, ranging from 90s revival nights to entertainment formats with stage effects, lights, and animation.

• Performances by local dance schools
• DJ sets and themed nights until late at night
• Entertainment shows and audience participation games
• Moments dedicated to local volunteer associations
• Food stalls and open-air dining area

The festival table

As in any good local festival in Lazio, the culinary aspect is far from a mere side note. The stalls set up in the square by volunteers offer dishes from Roman and Sabina cuisine, grilled meats, fried snacks, and desserts, with popular prices designed to be accessible to everyone: this, along with the music, is the ingredient that keeps the square full from 7:30 PM until past midnight. Sustainability has also been a focus over the years, with the use of compostable tableware to reduce the environmental impact of the waste produced by the festival.

Fiano Romano, gateway to the Tiber Valley

Fiano Romano is located about thirty kilometers north of Rome, where the A1 motorway meets the Tiber Valley. The village is dominated by Castello Orsini, a 15th-century fortress that hosts a large part of the summer cultural events, while nearby you can find the Lucus Feroniae archaeological site and the Villa of the Volusii Saturnini. Those arriving for the Youth Festival can therefore combine their evening in the square with a day exploring Roman archaeology, the villages of Sabina, and local wineries.

A key part of the Estate Fianese

The Youth Festival is part of a calendar that, from June to September, brings concerts, theater festivals, food fairs, and the traditional Borgo Festival at the end of July to Fiano Romano. As the municipal administration recalled when presenting the 2026 edition, summer events are «an opportunity to be together, rediscover the value of sharing, and fully experience our territory»: the youth festival is perhaps its most direct example.