Calendar of events in Monferrato, Langhe and Roero
Village festivals, tastings, truffle fairs, concerts, classic cars and Christmas markets, returning every year.
The calendar: 39 events, from March to Epiphany
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Every month
Mercatino dell’Antiquariato
Asti
Antiques stalls in Piazza Alfieri, on the fourth Sunday of every month.
Next dates: 25 October, 22 November and 27 December 2026
Official programmeMarch
Past edition
Polentonissimo
Monastero Bormida
Polenta, produce of the Langa Astigiana and folk traditions.
Official programmeMarch, before Easter
Past edition
Canté j’Euv
Villages of the Roero
Peasant songs, food cooked by the local Pro Loco associations and good company.
Official programmeLate March
Past edition
Rally Il Grappolo Storico
San Damiano d’Asti and the hills around Asti
Rally and regularity driving for classic cars.
2026 edition: 28 and 29 March
Official programmeApril
Past edition
Antica Fiera di San Marco
Cocconato
The village’s traditional fair.
2026 edition: 25 April
Official programmeApril and May
Past edition
Vinum
Alba
Tastings of Piedmontese wines in the squares of the town centre.
Official programmeMay
Past edition
Cocco Wine Stories
Cocconato
Tastings and meetings with the producers.
2026 edition: 1 May
Official programmeEarly May
Past edition
Fiera Carolingia
Asti
Over six hundred stalls in the streets and squares of the old town, for the feast of the patron saint.
Traditional period: the Wednesday after the first Tuesday in May
Official programmeMay
Past edition
Nizza è Barbera
Nizza Monferrato
Barbera, Nizza DOCG, meetings with the producers, food and music.
Official programmeMay
Past edition
Festa del Ruchè
Castagnole Monferrato
Ruchè tastings and local specialities.
2026 edition: 16 and 17 May
Official programmeMay
Past edition
Golosaria tra i Castelli del Monferrato
Towns of Monferrato and Cocconato
Villages, wine and food.
2026 edition: Il Pinzimonio in Borgo, in Cocconato, 17 May
Official programmeLate May
Past edition
Cantine Aperte
Participating wineries in Monferrato, Langhe and Roero
Visits and tastings at the participating wineries, listed in the official programme. Book with the winery, or ask us.
2026 edition: 30 and 31 May
Official programmeJune
Past edition
AstiTeatro
Asti
Contemporary theatre in the courtyards and venues of the city.
Official programmeJune
Past edition
Asti Sanremo
Starting from the Asti area
An event for classic cars.
2026 edition: 5 to 7 June
Official programmeJune
Past edition
Raduno di auto d’epoca e storiche
Boglietto di Costigliole d’Asti
A gathering for enthusiasts.
2026 edition: 14 June
Official programmeJune and July
Past edition
Collisioni
Alba
Concerts and major summer music events.
Official programmeJune to August
Past edition
Monfortinjazz
Monforte d’Alba
Concerts in the village’s open-air auditorium.
Official programmeJuly
Past edition
AstiMusica
Asti
Open-air concerts and performances.
Official programmeSummer
Past edition
Canelli Città del Vino
Canelli
Tastings, local produce and music.
2026 edition: 10 and 11 July
Official programmeLate July and early August
Past edition
Fiera del Pesco
Canale
Food, shows and a celebration of the Roero.
Official programmeAugust
Past edition
Raduno di auto, moto e trattori d’epoca
Sessant, Asti
A display of historic vehicles.
2026 edition: 2 August
Official programmeLate August to October
On now
Cantine Aperte in Vendemmia
Participating wineries
Visits and experiences during the harvest, at the participating wineries listed in the official programme. Book with the winery, or ask us.
2026 edition: 24 August to 25 October
Official programmeEarly September
Past edition
Cocco Wine
Cocconato
Wines, local produce and tastings in the village.
2026 edition: 4 to 6 September, with a preview on the Friday
Official programmeSeptember
Past edition
Palio di Asti
Asti
A historical procession, medieval costumes and the horse race.
Official programmeSeptember
Past edition
Festival delle Sagre Astigiane
Asti
Dishes from the local Pro Loco associations and a parade dedicated to country life.
Official programmeSeptember
Past edition
Douja d’Or
Asti
Tastings and events dedicated to the wines of the area.
Official programmeSeptember
Past edition
La Grande Corsa
Castelnuovo Don Bosco and the surrounding area
A classic car rally with regularity trials.
2026 edition: 12 and 13 September
Official programmeLate September
Past edition
Palio degli Asini e appuntamenti medievali
Cocconato
A historical procession and a contest between the districts.
2026 edition: 27 September
Official programmeEarly October
Past edition
Palio degli Asini e sfilata storica
Alba
Folklore, costumes and the traditions of Alba’s districts.
2026 edition: 4 October
Official programmeThe first two Sundays of October
Past edition
Fiera Nazionale del Tartufo
Montiglio Monferrato
Truffle hunters and a truffle competition, live cooking and vintage trains.
2026 edition: 4 and 11 October
Official programmeOctober to early December
On now
Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d’Alba
Alba
A truffle market and food events.
2026 edition: 10 October to 6 December
Official programmeOctober
Fiera Nazionale del Tartufo
Moncalvo
Truffles and an autumn market.
2026 edition: 18, 24 and 25 October
Official programmeLate October and early November
RossoBarbera
Costigliole d’Asti
Tastings in the setting of the castle.
2026 edition: 30 October to 2 November
Official programmeNovember
Fiera Nazionale del Tartufo Bianco del Monferrato
Montechiaro d’Asti
Truffles and Monferrato specialities.
2026 edition: 7 and 8 November
Official programmeNovember
Bagna Cauda Day
Asti and participating restaurants in the area
The convivial ritual of bagna cauda.
2026 edition: 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29 November
Official programmeNovember and December
Il Magico Paese di Natale
Asti, Govone and San Damiano d’Asti
Markets, crafts, Christmas flavours and a living nativity. Each town has its own opening days.
- Asti, market in Piazza Alfieri: 13 November (special opening); 14 and 15, 21 and 22, 28 and 29 November
- Asti, in December: 3 to 8, 10 to 13 and 17 to 20
- Govone, market and shows: 14 and 15, 21 and 22, 28 and 29 November; 5 to 8, 12 and 13, 19 and 20 December
- San Damiano d’Asti, the living nativity: 6, 8 and 13 December
2026 edition: 14 November to 20 December
Official programmeLate November
Mercatino di Natale
Cocconato
A market in the village.
2026 edition: 29 November
Official programmeEarly December
Fiera del Bue Grasso
Moncalvo
Livestock traditions and food culture.
2026 edition: 2 December
Official programmeDecember to Epiphany
Il Borgo e i suoi Presepi
Cocconato
A route through the historic centre among handcrafted nativity scenes and displays.
Traditional period: 8 December to 6 January
Official programme
The dates of the 2026 edition
- The 2026 edition: the dates, checked against the official programmes
- Past edition: they stay on the list, as an idea for next year
- The programme: open it before you set off, for new dates
When to come: the events season by season
- In spring: Vinum in Alba, Nizza è Barbera, Cantine Aperte
- In summer: Collisioni, Monfortinjazz, AstiMusica
- In September: Palio di Asti, Festival delle Sagre, Douja d’Or
- In autumn: truffle fairs in Montiglio, Alba, Moncalvo, Montechiaro
- November to Epiphany: markets in Asti and Govone, village nativity scenes
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