Musica · September 19, 2026 – September 20, 2026 · Gorgonzola (MI)
Celebrate the 26th edition of the renowned Gorgonzola DOP cheese at this vibrant festival! Enjoy traditional Lombard dishes prepared in pop-up kitchens, alongside two days of contemporary music performances, tribute concerts, craft beers, and fine wines. The historic town center will also host family-friendly activities, martial arts demonstrations, and philatelic and cultural exhibitions.
Indulge in a delightful array of dishes centered around the star of the show: Gorgonzola DOP cheese. Savor creamy risottos, rich gnocchi, and savory crepes, all featuring this iconic Italian blue cheese. Explore unique combinations like polenta with sweet Gorgonzola, or chestnut ravioli with a creamy Gorgonzola sauce. For meat lovers, there's roasted pork loin and cotechino sausage, both enhanced with Gorgonzola. Don't miss the street food options, including burgers and sausages with Gorgonzola, and a selection of fried and roasted potatoes. Pair your meal with a vertical tasting of Gorgonzola DOP with Amarone wine, sparkling wine, or a cocktail, and finish with delicious desserts like strawberry cream tarts or Black Forest cake.
The Sagra Nazionale del Gorgonzola offers a packed schedule of events over two days. On **SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026**, enjoy Gorgoradio in Sagra (music, talks, and flavors) from 10:00 AM, explore the city with Pedala & Gusta (bike tour) from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, or take a guided walk with alpacas from 10:00 AM-6:00 PM. Kids can enjoy Geronimo Stilton book giveaways (9:30 AM-12:00 PM) and inflatable games (10:00 AM-10:00 PM). Don't miss the Qwan Ki Do martial arts exhibition at 11:00 AM, the 50° Mostra filatelica (philatelic exhibition) at Palazzo Pirola from 10:00 AM-7:00 PM, and Gorgo 'n Play board games from 2:30 PM-6:30 PM. Educational workshops like Gorgonzola sotto sopra run from 3:00 PM-5:00 PM, with readings and activities for children from 10:00 AM-11:30 AM. Later, participate in Run & Gorgo (run, walk, taste!) at 6:00 PM, followed by the Infiniti Blu national cheese competition awards from 6:30 PM-8:30 PM. The evening heats up with a Spritz Spruzz Party (free spritz and happy hour) at 7:30 PM, leading into La Notte Bianco Verde (music and dancing) from 9:00 PM-11:00 PM, featuring ABBA CLUB tribute Abba (Largo Alpini), PAUZERO BAND tribute Renato Zero and Laura Pausini (Piazza Repubblica), and IL VENTO TRA I FILI D'ERBA live juke box (Piazza De Gasperi). **SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026**, kicks off with the GreenGo Torneo Green Volley 4x4 misto at 9:00 AM. Inflatable games for kids are available from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and 3:00 PM-5:00 PM, with children's readings from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM. Gorgoradio in Sagra continues from 10:00 AM-6:00 PM, and an art exhibition by maestro Mario Grandi, Quadri dagli immediati dintorni, runs from 10:00 AM-6:00 PM. Enjoy a performance by the Giacomo Puccini musical band at 11:00 AM, and medieval fencing demonstrations and trials from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM and 3:00 PM-6:00 PM. Chef Daniele Persegani will host a show cooking event, Il Risotto in rosa, from 12:00 PM-3:00 PM. The afternoon features a magic, juggling, and bubble show from 3:00 PM-4:00 PM, another Gorgonzola sotto sopra workshop from 3:00 PM-5:00 PM, and caricatures for all ages from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM. Live music includes I Brighela (Italian music from the '50s-'90s) at 5:30 PM, an aperitivo with DJ Oldani (DJ set) at 7:00 PM, and Jacuma (acoustic duo, pop & R&B) at 7:00 PM. Kitchens are open on Saturday from 11:00 AM-4:00 PM and 5:00 PM-10:00 PM, and on Sunday from 11:00 AM-4:00 PM and 5:00 PM-9:00 PM. Admission is free, and the event takes place in the historic center of Gorgonzola, with the patronage of the Lombardy Region.