July 2, 2026 – July 5, 2026 · Montjovet
Experience the vibrant energy of the Pizzica and Tarantella Festival in Montjovet! This lively event features traditional southern Italian folk dances, a funfair, a street food fest, and a charming market. Enjoy dance evenings with DJ sets, diverse artist performances, and authentic Calabrian popular music. Special musical guests include Elena Varaniuk on cimbalom and Ciccio Carere in concert. Sunday offers dedicated children's entertainment with face painting, giant bubbles, balloon art, and cotton candy.
Indulge in a delightful array of Italian street food at the Street Food Fest, offering a wide variety of delicious and authentic local specialties perfect for a casual and tasty experience.
The festival kicks off on THURSDAY, JULY 2nd, at 5:00 PM with the grand opening of the Funfair, Market, and Street Food Fest, accompanied by Pizzica and Tarantella with a DJ Set. The evening continues at 8:30 PM with a Variety Artists Show featuring Elena Varaniuk on cimbalom. FRIDAY, JULY 3rd, also starts at 5:00 PM with the Funfair, Market, and Street Food Fest opening, and a Pizzica and Tarantella DJ Set. At 6:00 PM, enjoy 'Quelli del Jukebox' for 80s music and dancing. SATURDAY, JULY 4th, opens earlier at 10:00 AM for the Funfair, Market, and Street Food Fest, with a Pizzica and Tarantella DJ Set. Elena Varaniuk performs Pizzica and Tarantella at 5:00 PM, followed by another DJ Set at 6:00 PM, and Pizzica and Tarantella with Melo at 8:30 PM. SUNDAY, JULY 5th, begins at 10:00 AM with the Funfair, Street Food Fest, and Market. From 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, there's special Children's Entertainment including face painting, giant soap bubbles, balloon modeling, and cotton candy. The day continues with a Pizzica and Tarantella DJ Set at 5:00 PM, Calabrian Popular Music and Dances at 8:30 PM, and a concert by Ciccio Carere at 9:30 PM.