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Festa del Torrone di Cremona

Name: Festa del Torrone di Cremona
Start: 2026-11-07
End: 2026-11-22
Location: Cremona

The Festa del Torrone di Cremona is a renowned gastronomic and cultural festival held annually in Cremona, Italy. Celebrating the city's traditional nougat, the 2026 edition will take place from November 7 to November 22, animating the historic city center with artisanal producers, guided tastings, and cultural events.

Date: Nov 7-22, 2026
Location: Cremona
Status: Upcoming

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Event summary

Highlights

Celebration of traditional Cremonese nougat
Streets animated by artisanal producers from across Italy
Guided tastings
Cultural and experiential events

The Festa del Torrone di Cremona is an acclaimed gastronomic and cultural festival dedicated to the city's traditional nougat, a confectionery tradition dating back to 1441. Recognized by The New York Times as one of Europe's most evocative and exciting gastronomic festivals, the event transforms Cremona's historic center into a vibrant hub of taste and spectacle.

The 2026 edition of the festival is scheduled from November 7 to November 22. Visitors can expect streets animated by artisanal nougat producers from across Italy, alongside guided tastings and various cultural attractions. Beyond a simple food fair, the festival aims to be a comprehensive cultural and experiential event, blending traditional confectionery with contemporary culinary trends.

Cremona, historically known as the home of Antonio Stradivari and a center for violin-making, uses this festival to showcase its rich history and culinary heritage, attracting gourmand travelers and cultural enthusiasts from around the world. The event is designed to offer an immersive experience, inviting discovery of the city's wonders at a relaxed pace.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Centro storico; www.cremonaoggi.it
Area for browsing nearby events: Cremona

Before attending

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