Festival · July 10, 2026 – July 12, 2026 · Modena (MO)
The Crocetta Festival is a vibrant neighborhood celebration in Modena, offering three days of free events for everyone. The program features engaging discussions on social issues, live concerts, creative workshops for children, urban trekking tours, and delicious food stalls. It's a fantastic opportunity for the community to come together, enjoy great food, and have fun.
Indulge in classic Modenese street food favorites like gnocco fritto (fried dough), tigelle (small round breads), and piadine (flatbreads), all served with various fillings. You'll also find fresh salads and other cold dishes, with vegetarian options available.
Join us for three days of excitement at Pol. Villa D'Oro - Via del Lancillotto 10/12! 📅 FRIDAY, JULY 10 18:00 Inauguration and Greetings with local officials and community organizations. 18:30 Discussion: "Breaking the Silence and Stopping the Genocide. For a Free Palestine" with Luisa Morgantini, Yassine Lafram, Maria Elena Delia. 🍽️ From 19:00 DINNER: Enjoy gnocco, tigelle, piadine, salads, and cold dishes by CIVICA 15A (with veg options!). 🎵 From 21:00 CONCERT with Diego Soli - Cigarilla Disonasty, RAREŞ. 📅 SATURDAY, JULY 11 10:00 Urban Trekking in Crocetta: Anti-fascist and anti-mafia social itineraries. 🍽️ From 12:00 LUNCH: Panini (sandwiches). 16:00 Workshop: "What Kind of Friend Are You?" - A reflection on masculinity in relationships. From 16:00 Board Games. From 16:00 Swap Market. From 16:00 to 17:30 Children's Workshop: "Sowing Legality" by Libera against mafias. 17:00 Book Presentation: "Acqua Sporca" with author Nadeesha Uyangoda. From 17:30 to 19:00 Children's Workshop: "Stones of Peace" by EMERGENCY. 18:30 Discussion: "Rethinking Relationships: Sexual-Affective Education and Consent from Schools to Society." From 19:00 to 21:00 Face Painting for children by Pol. Villa D'Oro Summer Camp. 🍽️ From 19:00 DINNER: Gnocco, tigelle, piadine, salads, and cold dishes by CIVICA 15A (with veg options!). 🎵 From 21:00 CONCERT with La Quattro, PALEA, SCAR. 📅 SUNDAY, JULY 12 10:00 Discussion: "The Right to Health. For a Public and Universal National Health System." 🍽️ From 12:00 LUNCH: Panini (sandwiches). From 16:00 Board Games - "Light Speed Arena" Tournament. From 16:00 Crochet Workshop. From 16:00 Creative Writing Workshop. From 16:00 to 17:30 Children's Workshop: "Human Rights Lab" by AMNESTY International. 16:30 Book Presentation: "Il grande mantenuto" with author Alberto Ravasio. 17:30 Discussion: "Writing Emilia: A Dialogue on Literature and Territory." From 17:30 to 19:00 Children's Workshop: "Stones of Peace" by EMERGENCY. 18:30 Discussion: "Humans First. Sea Rescue and the Reception of Migrants in Italy."