Coming up in Asti: sports events, food festivals, concerts and fairs.
The calendar is updated as new events come in: take a look to see what's on in Asti over the next few days.
La Capanna Musicale
Asti (AT)
La Capanna Musicale, a music festival organized by the cultural association La Capanna Musicale.
Estate in Allegria
Asti (AT)
Summer series of events and entertainment at the Circolo Way-Assauto APS.
Voglia di - Festival Letterario e Culturale
Asti (AT)
Literary and cultural festival 'Voglia di' with events in Piazzale G. Pasta and other venues.
Rassegne estive della città di Asti 2026
Asti (AT)
Summer events of Asti: Astijazz, Astiteatro, Astilirica, Cinema Cinema. Performances spread throughout the city for the whole summer.
Vanilla Summer Club
Asti (AT)
Vanilla Summer Club nightclub at the Lido 2000 swimming pool, with authorized temporary noisy activity.
Aperigiallo Federazione Provinciale Coltivatori Diretti
Asti (AT)
Aperigiallo of the Federazione Provinciale Coltivatori Diretti takes place in Asti, at Corso Alessandria n.271. The event includes temporary noisy activities authorized as an exception to noise limits.
Memorial Matilde Baldi - Let's play this fairy tale
Asti (AT)
The Memorial Matilde Baldi is a friendly 6 vs 6 volleyball tournament that combines sport and remembrance, sponsored by the Municipality of Asti. The event is open to various categories and takes place in a convivial atmosphere, with matches spread over two days. The 2026 edition will be held on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August in Montegrosso d'Asti, attracting teams and participants from all over the area to honor the memory of Matilde Baldi through the sport she loved.
Astimusica 2026 - 29ª edizione
Asti (AT)
Summer music festival with concerts in Piazza Alfieri.
Palio di Asti 2026
Asti (AT)
The 751st edition of the Palio di Asti will be held on Sunday, September 6, 2026 in Piazza Alfieri, respecting the tradition of the first Sunday of September. The bareback horse race, documented since 1275, is the heart of a festival that enlivens the city with side events starting from the previous Thursday. In the afternoon, the heats take place, followed by the final with nine horses that awards the coveted Palio.
Cenino del Venerdì – Borgo Torretta
Asti (AT)
Il Borgo Torretta Nostra Signora di Lourdes APS organizza il Cenino del Venerdì in Corso Ivrea 6. L'evento si svolge nella serata del 4 settembre 2026, con attività rumorosa temporanea autorizzata in deroga ai limiti acustici.
Cenino e Cena Propiziatrice – Borgo Santa Maria Nuova
Asti (AT)
Il Comitato Palio Borgo Santa Maria Nuova APS organizza il Cenino e la Cena Propiziatrice in Piazza Santa Maria Nuova. L'evento si svolge nelle serate del 4 e 5 settembre 2026, con attività rumorosa temporanea autorizzata in deroga ai limiti acustici.
Douja d'Or 2026
Asti (AT)
The Douja d'Or returns to Asti from 11 to 20 September 2026, transforming the historic centre into a large salon dedicated to wine and Italian flavours. Piazza San Secondo and the most evocative places in the city host tastings, meetings and moments of food and wine insight. The event, one of the most prestigious national wine exhibitions, focuses on the wines awarded with the Oscar Douja d'Or, offering the public the chance to taste hundreds of selected labels. Alongside the tasting counters, the programme is enriched with cultural events, shows and spaces dedicated to handicrafts and typical local products. For ten days Asti becomes a point of reference for enthusiasts and the curious, with an atmosphere that combines the quality of wine production with the vibrancy of the city centre.
Settembre Astigiano 2026
Asti (AT)
The Settembre Astigiano is the traditional ten-day event that has animated the city of Asti since 1974, uniting three major events: the Festival delle Sagre, the Douja d'Or, and the Palio di Asti. At the popular heart of the series is the Festival delle Sagre, which on September 12 and 13 transforms Piazza Campo del Palio into a large open-air restaurant where the local pro loco associations cook the dishes of the Piedmontese peasant tradition. The complete program mixes concerts, exhibitions, markets, and folklore moments involving neighborhoods, hamlets, and local associations, offering every day a different reason to stroll through the squares of the center.
Festival delle Sagre Astigiane 2026
Asti (AT)
The Festival delle Sagre is one of the most anticipated events of the Asti September celebrations, together with the Palio and the Douja d'Or. Founded in 1974, it brings the area's food and wine traditions to the square with dozens of stalls offering typical dishes and local wines. The 2026 edition will be held on September 12 and 13. On Saturday 12, the gastronomic village in corso Einaudi and the Cantina delle Sagre will open in the evening. On Sunday 13 September, the historical peasant parade starts from corso Matteotti and crosses the city center with allegorical floats. Throughout the weekend, the center of Asti becomes an open-air restaurant with traditional peasant specialties and wines from the Asti hills.
Pellegrinaggio delle Famiglie per la Famiglia
Asti (AT)
Il Pellegrinaggio delle Famiglie per la Famiglia si terrà sabato 12 settembre ad Asti. L'iniziativa è un momento di preghiera e riflessione dedicato alle famiglie.
Wine Street Tasting
Asti (AT)
Wine Street Tasting è un evento enogastronomico dedicato ai vini locali, con degustazioni nelle vie e piazze di Asti. L'edizione 2026 si terrà venerdì 18 e sabato 19 settembre, con patrocinio del Comune.
Trofeo Alberto Merlati
Asti (AT)
Competizione sportiva intitolata ad Alberto Merlati.
Sport in Piazza
Asti (AT)
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, Piazza Alfieri in Asti comes alive with Sport in Piazza, the event organized by the Sports Department to introduce and try out various sports. Local sports associations and clubs will set up demonstration spaces and trial areas, offering citizens and visitors the chance to try activities ranging from martial arts to team sports, from dance to fitness. The goal is to promote sports as a moment of well-being and socializing.
Trofeo delle Regioni Mototurismo 2026
Asti (AT)
Il Trofeo delle Regioni Mototurismo 2026 si svolgerà dal 25 al 27 settembre ad Asti. L'evento raduna mototuristi da diverse regioni per un raduno all'insegna della passione per le due ruote.
Arti e Mercanti
Asti (AT)
On Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2026, Asti hosts the 25th edition of Arti e Mercanti. The event brings back to the square the flavor of an ancient medieval fair with demonstrations of old crafts, quality craftsmanship and authentic flavors. Throughout the weekend, the historic center becomes an open-air market where you can find typical products and unique pieces born from manual work. The exhibitors enliven the scene with live workshops and interactive stations, telling techniques and traditions handed down for centuries. Promoted by CNA of Asti, the fair combines the rediscovery of local history with the enhancement of the area's artisan and food and wine excellence.
The Greatest Show - Il Musical
Asti (AT)
A thrilling musical that blends music, dance and dreams, designed to engage audiences of all ages. The show recreates the atmosphere and songs of the famous film, bringing energy and wonder to the stage. Admission is by free offer: seat reservation is free, and upon arrival you can leave a contribution to support the show and the artistic activities of the project.
Torino Asti Alessandria Torino: rievocazione storica per auto d'epoca
Asti (AT)
Rievocazione storica per auto d'epoca che percorre il tragitto Torino-Asti-Alessandria-Torino, patrocinata dal Comune di Asti. L'evento si svolge dal 2 al 4 ottobre 2026 e coinvolge appassionati di auto storiche.
V Memorial Luciano Picasso - Sprint Race Trofeo Piemonte
Asti (AT)
On Sunday, October 11, 2026, Asti hosts the V Memorial Luciano Picasso, an orienteering sprint race valid for the Trofeo Piemonte. The event, organized by Polisportiva Cassa di Risparmio ASD, combines competition and remembrance in a technical and fast course through the city streets. The sprint format, characterized by short distances and quick decisions, tests athletes of all levels in an urban setting that emphasizes precision and speed of map reading.
Coppa Città di Asti
Asti (AT)
Manifestazione sportiva patrocinata dal Comune di Asti.
Fiera Nazionale del Tartufo 2026
Asti (AT)
La Fiera Nazionale del Tartufo 2026 si terrà il 12 e 13 dicembre, con mercatini agroalimentari che affiancano la manifestazione. L'evento è dedicato al tartufo e ai prodotti tipici del territorio.