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Festa Italiana, the UK's largest celebration of Italian culture, returns to Manchester's Cathedral Gardens from 22–24 August 2025, transforming the space into a lively Italian piazza. Now in its eighth year, the festival promises its biggest and boldest edition yet, featuring celebrity chefs, exclusive brand collaborations, and a dazzling line-up of food, drink and live music.
Visitors can enjoy live cooking demos from Italian favourites like Gennaro Contaldo, Giuseppe Dell'Anno and festival founder Maurizio Cecco. The festival will be packed with street food traders, pasta makers, pizzerias, and sweet treats like cannoli, alongside spritzes and other classic Italian refreshments. A fresh programme of live Italian music will soundtrack the festivities and keep the piazza buzzing, while interactive masterclasses, pop-up bars, and an artisan market will add to the immersive experience.
Entry to the Festa Italiana 2025 festival is free. You can find out more about the programme here.