Musica · September 25, 2026 – September 27, 2026 · Montefelcino (PU)
The Festa dell'Uva in Montefelcino celebrates the grape harvest and the rich farming traditions of the Marche hills with three days of festivities in the historic town center. Enjoy open wineries, local wines, food stalls, live music, dancing, games, and activities for children throughout the weekend. A highlight on Sunday is the reenactment of traditional grape stomping, accompanied by shows and music. Sunday morning also features “Bici in Comune – Biobike Metauro,” a cycling tour exploring the flavors, organic produce, and rural heritage of the Metauro valley. Admission is free, with food and drink available for purchase at the wineries and food stalls.
Indulge in a variety of local culinary delights and regional wines available at the numerous food stalls and open wineries throughout the festival. While there isn't a specific menu provided, expect authentic Marche specialties and plenty of opportunities to taste the region's finest produce.
Here's a glimpse of the exciting program for the Festa dell'Uva: 🍇 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Starting at 7:00 PM, the historic center's wineries and food stalls open their doors. The evening comes alive with live music: Double Spliff feat. Mannaroman at Cantina Il Lato Sbagliato, AC/RO Acoustic Rock at La Cantantina (both at 9:00 PM), followed by Il Diavolo & l’Acqua Santa at Piazza Landriani at 10:00 PM. The night concludes with DJ Alberto d’Atteo at Piazza Landriani from midnight. 🍇 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 The day kicks off with a bocce tournament at Via Fontecoscia at 2:00 PM, followed by the Palio del Grappolo dei ragazzini (children's grape cluster competition) at Uvaland at 3:00 PM. Wineries and food stalls reopen at 6:00 PM. Enjoy live performances by I Notari Live at Uvaland at 6:00 PM, Forum Dance at Piazza Don Luigi Sturzo at 8:00 PM, The Bucca Brothers at Cantina Il Lato Sbagliato, and Tyrone Live Duo at La Cantantina (both at 9:00 PM). Later, Orchestra Fabrizio & gli Accademia performs at Piazza Don Luigi Sturzo at 9:15 PM, and the Salt Peanuts Show Band takes the stage at Piazza Landriani at 10:00 PM. DJ Dami closes out the night at Piazza Landriani from midnight. 🍇 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Start your Sunday with “Bici in Comune – Biobike Metauro” at 8:30 AM, offering MTB, road, and gravel routes through the beautiful landscape, organic farms, and rural traditions, complete with refreshments and a final lunch. Food stalls open at 12:00 PM. An itinerant Marching Band will parade through the historic center's streets at 2:00 PM, when wineries also reopen. The highlight of the day, the REENACTMENT OF GRAPE STOMPING, takes place at Piazza Landriani at 4:00 PM, featuring appearances by the San Costanzo Show. Other afternoon activities include a morra tournament at Piazza Francesca da Rimini at 5:00 PM and “Una vendemmia di risate” (A Harvest of Laughter) with the San Costanzo Show at Piazza Landriani at 5:00 PM. From 5:00 PM, Orchestra Silvia Cecconi performs at Piazza Don Luigi Sturzo. Evening entertainment includes DJ Sett e Mezz at La Cantantina and Club Bertier at Cantina Il Lato Sbagliato (both at 6:00 PM), Dream Dance Marche at Piazza Francesca da Rimini at 8:00 PM, and Orchestra Silvia Cecconi returning to Piazza Don Luigi Sturzo at 9:15 PM. Admission is free for all events.