Musica · September 18, 2026 – September 20, 2026 · Gualtieri (RE)
Viaggio a Gualtieri is a widespread festival inviting you to discover Gualtieri and the Bassa Reggiana region through culture, nature, traditions, and local food and wine. For three days, the village, the Po river floodplains, and surrounding hamlets come alive with shows, concerts, guided tours, canoe and boat excursions, special openings of historical sites, activities for children, and events dedicated to local flavors. It's a true journey through Piazza Bentivoglio, historic palaces, the unique riverside 'capanni' (huts), and the stunning landscape of the Great River Po.
While there isn't a specific menu provided, the festival promises a delightful exploration of local flavors. You can expect opportunities to savor traditional dishes and regional specialties from the Emilia-Romagna area, with various food events and tastings integrated into the program.
Get ready for an immersive experience at Viaggio a Gualtieri! Here's a glimpse of what's planned: 🎉 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 🎈 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM – Hot Air Balloon Rides: Enjoy tethered flights with stunning views of the village and floodplains. (€10 adults / €5 for kids up to 12 years old – booking required). 🌅 5:00 PM – Myths and Legends of the River Waters: A narrative sunset excursion into the Po floodplains (€20 – adult activity – booking required). 🏎️ From 5:00 PM – Il Palio dei Grilli: A fun three-wheeled race in Pieve Saliceto. 🏛️ 6:30 PM – Villa Malaspina: Guided tour of this historic villa and its garden (Free – booking required – limited spots). 🍹 7:30 PM – Aperitivoglio!: An aperitivo in Piazza Bentivoglio with the Youth Council. 🍽️ 8:00 PM – Dinner in Bosco Lorenzani: Dine among the walnut trees in Pieve Saliceto (Limited spots – booking required). 🎵 9:30 PM – Swing tra i noci!: Enjoy a free concert by Rumba Pesa. 🎉 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 🛶 6:30 AM – Dawn Canoe Trip to Isola degli Internati: A canoe excursion with breakfast on the beach (€30 adults / €20 for teens 12-16 years old – booking required – max 12 participants). 🛶 9:00 AM / 10:30 AM / 12:00 PM – Kayak School: An aquatic boot camp in the Po floodplains (€20 – for adults only – booking required – max 4 people per session). 🌳 9:00 AM – The Forest as Therapy: A Forest Wellness experience in Bosco del Caldarén. 🚶 10:00 AM – Stories of Water, Mills, and Cooperation: A guided walk to discover Santa Vittoria. 📝 10:00 AM – Fanzine Po Grande Youth Workshop: “Fiumi di racconti” with Alessia Iotti. 🎵 11:30 AM – Coro delle Mondine di Novi di Modena: “I Mundaris – Diario di mondariso” in Santa Vittoria. 🍴 1:00 PM – Refreshments at the Palace: A Reggiana-style brunch in the loggia of Palazzo Greppi (€18 – water and wine included – booking required – limited spots). 🌿 From 2:00 PM – Open Capanni!: Discover the characteristic riverside huts. Enjoy wine and salami (Free participation – donations welcome). 🚤 From 2:00 PM – Boat Trips in the Po Oxbow Lakes: Excursions to discover shipwrecks and the floodplains (Free – booking required – limited spots). 👧 From 3:00 PM – Assault on the Torrione!: An afternoon of activities for children and teens, including water activities, traditional games, storytelling, postcard making, and a show by Mr. Ritmo at 6:30 PM. 🏛️ 3:00 PM – Antonio Ligabue Museum Foundation: “Ligabue, Zavattini and the Culture of the Bassa.” 🎨 3:30 PM – Guided Tour of the Salone dei Giganti: Discover the frescoes of Gerusalemme Liberata (Palazzo Bentivoglio entrance ticket required – booking recommended – limited spots). 👧 4:00 PM – Fables from Capanno Escondido: Storytelling, workshop, and treasure hunt for children. 🧀 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM – Discover the King of Cheeses: Guided tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano (Free – booking required – max 20 people per session). 🎈 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM – Hot Air Balloon Rides: (€10 adults / €5 for kids up to 12 years old – booking required). 🛶 5:00 PM – Sunset Canoe Trip to Isola degli Internati: A canoe excursion with aperitivo on the beach (€30 adults / €20 for teens 12-16 years old – booking required). 🥾 5:30 PM – Capanni Wild: Trekking in the wildest part of the floodplains. 🍷 5:30 PM – Winery Tour: Visit the Cantina Sociale with aperitivo and tasting of 3 wines (€10 – booking required – limited spots). 🍽️ 8:00 PM – Piazza Bentivoglio Dinner: Candlelit dinner under the porticoes (€28 adults / €18 for kids up to 12 years old – booking required – limited spots). 🌙 10:00 PM – Invasioni Lunari: A grand show in Piazza Bentivoglio (Free entry). 🔭 11:00 PM – A riveder le stelle: Amaro at the 'capanno' and astronomical observation (Free – booking required – limited spots). 🎉 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 🌳 9:00 AM – The Value of the Caldarén Floodplain Forest: A guided nature walk. 🛶 9:00 AM / 10:00 AM / 11:00 AM – Canadian Canoe Trip to Isola degli Internati: Excursion in the Po oxbow lakes (€15 – from 14 years old – booking required – max 10 people per session). 🚢 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM – And the Ship Sails On: Navigation on the Po with the Banda di Santa Vittoria (€10 adults / €5 for children up to 10 years old / free for kids up to 4 years old – online ticket purchase required). 🛍️ From 10:00 AM – The Countryside Comes to the Square: Farmer's market with local products and tastings. 🏎️ From 10:00 AM – Grilli in Piazza!: Three-wheeled fun in Piazza Bentivoglio. 🎨 10:00 AM / 11:00 AM / 12:00 PM – The Blue Herbarium: Cyanotype workshop for children and teens. 🎭 From 10:00 AM – White Street Artists: Music, puppets, pedal carousels, and shows among the 'capanni', including RiCiclo pedal carousel, Rumba Tandem swing concert, 'A spasso con Sandrone' puppet show, and a final DJ set at 6:30 PM. 🌍 10:30 AM – Nothing New Under the Sun: Informative meeting on climate change. 🍽️ 1:00 PM – Piazza Bentivoglio Lunch: Sunday lunch under the porticoes (€28 adults / €18 for kids up to 12 years old – booking required – limited spots). 🌿 From 2:00 PM – Open Capanni!: Wine, salami, and conviviality in the floodplain huts (Free – donations welcome). 🚤 From 2:00 PM – Boat Trips in the Po Oxbow Lakes: (Free – booking required – limited spots). 🏛️ 3:00 PM – A Walk Through the Ideal City: Guided tour of Gualtieri's historic center (Booking recommended – limited spots). 👧 3:00 PM / 4:00 PM / 5:00 PM – Geographies of Water: Workshop on Po river architecture for children and teens. 🥾 4:30 PM – Capanni Wild: Trekking in the wildest part of the floodplains. 🛶 5:00 PM – Sunset Canoe Trip to Isola degli Internati: Excursion with aperitivo (€30 adults / €20 for teens 12-16 years old – booking required).