Festival · October 16, 2026 – October 18, 2026 · Piazza Bra / Piazza dei Signori - Verona (VR)
Hostaria Verona returns from October 16th to 18th, 2026, transforming Verona's historic city center into a grand open-air 'osteria' dedicated to Italian wine and gastronomic excellence. The festival route winds through some of the city's most beautiful squares and streets, including Piazza Bra, Via Roma, Cortile Mercato Vecchio, Piazza dei Signori, Cortile del Tribunale, and Piazza Indipendenza. You'll find wineries, protection consortia, tastings, gourmet specialties, music, cultural events, and activities all centered around the world of wine. Expect hundreds of wines and producers, Veronese, Venetian, and regional specialties, tastings of typical products, live music and shows, and cultural meetings and events, all set in the heart of Verona's historic center from October 16-18, 2026.
The event is ticketed; please check the official website for pricing. The festival kicks off on Friday, October 16th, with the grand opening of Hostaria Verona 2026 in the historic center, featuring wine tastings from participating wineries and Consorzi, delicious food offerings, music, shows, and cultural events. Saturday, October 17th, offers a full day of wine tastings and a complete food and wine journey, including special experiences dedicated to local products, workshops, music, and performances. The festival concludes on Sunday, October 18th, with more tastings, gastronomy, and activities across various areas of the city center, accompanied by music, culture, and entertainment.