September 11, 2026 – September 20, 2026 · Bazzano, Valsamoggia (BO)
Ten days of celebration, flavors, emotions, and traditions bring the historic center of Bazzano to life. The Autunno Bazzanese offers a rich calendar of events dedicated to culture, food and wine, and entertainment for all ages, with food stalls, concerts, puppet shows, and themed evenings. It's a perfect opportunity to experience the magic of late summer amidst delightful aromas, music, and laughter.
Indulge in a wide array of culinary delights, from traditional grilled dishes and hearty lasagna to exotic Bosnian specialties and flavorful paella. Don't miss the unique Trentino regional dishes and the beloved local street foods like Borlenghi, Crescentine, and Tigelle. Quench your thirst with refreshing local beer and other beverages.
The Autunno Bazzanese kicks off on Friday, September 11, at 6:00 PM with a book presentation by Paolo Ricci in Via Termanini, followed by the grand opening of the festival and food stalls in Piazza Garibaldi at 7:00 PM, featuring the Future Festival music night. Saturday, September 12, starts with an inauguration at Centro R. Cassanelli at 11:00 AM. In Piazza Garibaldi, food stalls open at 7:00 PM, leading into an ABBA MON AMOUR Tribute Band Show at 9:00 PM. Sunday, September 13, includes a morning celebration of Virgo Fidelis at the Parish Church. Outdoor activities begin at 9:15 AM with the 5th Bicycle Ride along the Samoggia riverbanks and a 2nd Walk on the ridges between Bazzano and Monteveglio at 9:45 AM. Food stalls open at 12:00 PM, with a special Paella lunch (reservations recommended) and Virgo Fidelis lunch at 12:30 PM. The 'Villaggio della Legalità' opens at 5:00 PM, followed by a round table discussion at 6:30 PM and a Carabinieri Fanfare Concert at 8:30 PM. Monday, September 14, features a children's used market at 6:00 PM in Piazza Garibaldi. Food stalls open at 7:00 PM with a family-friendly menu, rides, inflatables, and face painting, culminating in a puppet show, 'Fagiolino e il terribile Cavalier Sbragafegati,' at 9:00 PM. Tuesday, September 15, food stalls open at 7:00 PM, followed by the 'NOSTRA BOLOGNA DELLE ACQUE' show with Fabio Federici and Felsina Band at 8:45 PM. Wednesday, September 16, enjoy the traditional Polentata in Piazza with table service at 8:00 PM (reservations recommended: 351 7019112), followed by a music night with group dances and Latin Dance with DJ Berta & Claudia at 9:00 PM. Friday, September 18, the September Fest food stalls (featuring typical Trentino dishes) open at 7:00 PM, leading into a DISCO NIGHT with music from the '70s to 2000s by Stream On live at 9:00 PM. Saturday, September 19, starts with a volunteer clean-up along the Samoggia river at 9:00 AM from Parcheggio Campi Sportivi, followed by a lunch for ecological volunteers at 12:30 PM and an environmental protection debate at 1:30 PM. The ValsaPride arrives in Piazza at 5:00 PM (departing Monteveglio at 4:00 PM). September Fest food stalls open at 7:00 PM, with a Drag Queen Show cabaret at 9:00 PM. Sunday, September 20, Piazza Garibaldi hosts markets, association spaces, and a vintage market from 9:00 AM. A vintage car exhibition starts at 10:00 AM. Food stalls from Proloco Bazzano and Borlengai open at 11:00 AM, with 50s music and dance schools accompanying the vintage cars at 5:00 PM.