Sagra · August 7, 2026 – August 11, 2026 · Ruda (Udine)
The historic Festa dell'Unità returns to Ruda's Parco dell'Unità for five days packed with music, culture, delicious food, and engaging discussions. Beyond the traditional Democratic Party celebration, the "Confluenze" series offers concerts, art exhibitions, theater, and live performances. Highlights include concerts by Punkreas and Mercury Prophecy, traditional ballroom dancing, captivating theatrical shows, and the unique local specialty: fried frogs.
Indulge in the festival's culinary offerings, with a special focus on the local delicacy: crispy fried frogs, a unique street food experience you won't find just anywhere. Enjoy these and other regional flavors available throughout the event.
Join us for a vibrant program of events! 📅 **Friday, August 7th** 7:00 PM 🎨 Exhibition opening: "Rima d'Origine" with Tea Giorgi 7:30 PM 🎵 DJ Louise 9:00 PM 🎤 Punkreas in concert 📅 **Saturday, August 8th** 6:30 PM 🍽️ Kitchen opens – Featuring our specialty: fried frogs 8:30 PM 🎵 Dance the night away with orchestra Souvenir 11:00 PM 🎰 Tombola (bingo) with a 4,000€ prize pool 📅 **Sunday, August 9th** 12:30 PM 🍽️ Food stalls and kitchen open 7:00 PM 🎤 FVG: Perspectives and New Challenges – A discussion with Diego Moretti (PD CR group leader), Luca Braidotti (PD provincial secretary), and Franco Lenarduzzi (PD FVG President and Mayor of Ruda) 8:30 PM 🎵 Dance with orchestra Fabio Corazza 10:30 PM 🎰 Tombola (bingo) with a 1,000€ prize pool 📅 **Monday, August 10th** 9:00 PM 🎭 "Nella Testa del Dragone. Viaggio alla Scoperta della Cina" by Giada Messetti Followed by 🎵 Mercury Prophecy – A Queen tribute band 📅 **Tuesday, August 11th** 9:00 PM 🎭 "Una Persona alla Volta" – A theatrical performance about the life of Gino Strada Followed by 🎵 Music with Ananenko Every evening, explore the bookshop from the Working Group for Peace and Solidarity Among Peoples, try your luck at the charity lottery, visit various food stalls, enjoy art exhibitions, and check out the "noPasaran" corner for snacks and diverse offerings.