“Oriolo di Sera 2026”: Music, food, and wine under the stars at the Torre di Oriolo
One of the most anticipated summer events in Faenza is back: “Oriolo di Sera” is now in its 23rd year. Every Wednesday evening, starting June 24th and continuing until the beginning of August, the park at the foot of the centuries-old Torre di Oriolo will be transformed into an open-air arena featuring concerts, DJ sets, local food and wine, and dancing under the stars.
Access to the festival area begins at 8:00 PM with completely free admission. In addition to the classic fixed-price local menu available every week, the 2026 edition introduces two important new features: thematic gastronomic menus with limited seating and a series of guided tastings at the top of the tower.
The Big News of 2026
- 🍽️ Special Themed Menus: Every Wednesday, a special, limited-edition dish will be offered (maximum 100 portions). Reservations do not require advance payment and can be made at the following unique link: Tally – Oriolo Special Dishes Reservation
. - 🍷 “Oriolo – Terroir in Dialogue”: On the 5 Wednesdays of July, the tower will host guided tastings led by sommelier Matteo Sangiorgi. An exclusive format for only 25 participants per evening that compares 6 glasses and 2 different wines. Participation fee of €39.00 with mandatory reservation and advance payment at the dedicated link: Tally – Tower Tasting Registration.
- 💃 Latin Entertainment: Starting in July, every Wednesday from 9:00 PM, a dedicated dance floor will be open behind the tower.
The Evening by Evening Program
| Date | Entertainment and Shows | Special Themed Menu (Limited) | Guided Tasting in the Tower (9:00 PM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, June 24 | Enrico Bandini — Vinyl DJ | Game (€25): Tagliatelle with venison ragù + Venison salmi | — Not scheduled — |
| Wednesday, July 1 | Birikina Band + Latin Entertainment | Il Romagnolo (€20): Bruciatini and fried gnocco + Cappelletto with ragù or fondue | Classic Method Oriolo & Franciacorta (€39) |
| Wednesday, July 8th | 7Even Up + Latin Entertainment | The Castrato (€25): Strozzapreti with mutton ragù + Grilled mutton | Trebbiano Oriolo & Derthona Timorasso (€39) |
| Wednesday, July 15th | Bastard Jazz — Disco + Latin Music | Vegetarian (€20): Baked courgette flowers + Fresh panzanella | Famous by Oriolo & Derthona Timorasso (€39) Riesling (€39) |
| Wednesday, July 22nd | Alcoholists Anonymous + Latin Entertainment | Bruschetta (€20 – Max 90 dishes): Trio of bruschetta (sausage/onion/squacquerone, sausage/cherry tomatoes, grilled vegetables) | Centesimino & Native Italian Grapes (€39) |
| Wednesday, July 29th | Improvised Musicians + Latin Entertainment | Paella Romagnola (€30) | Albana di Oriolo & Fiano di Avellino (€39) |
| Wednesday, August 5th | Claudio Cavallaro DJ Set (Afrobeat, Gospel, Tropicalia, Funk, Disco) | Fish in Romagna (€25): Pacchero with Bluefish + Fried Horse Mackerel | — Closed — |
Preview: Chalices under the Tower 2026
The summer program will officially close with the traditional double event on the San Lorenzo weekend:
- 🎶 Sunday, August 9th: Jazz and acoustic evening with the duo Double Folie (Soul/Blues acoustic duo).
- 🥁 Monday, August 10: Barefoot African Dance show and performance in the park.
Summary of Useful Links and Contacts
- 📍 Event Location: Parco della Torre di Oriolo, Via Oriolo – 48018 Faenza (RA).
- 🔗 Special Dishes Reservation Link (Payment on site): https://tally.so/r/aQzp4Z
- 🔗 Sommelier Tasting Reservation Link (Payment in advance): https://tally.so/r/zxd8G1
