Grand Tour of Marche 2026: villages, flavors and experiential routes

The Grand Tour of Marche 2026 is a series of events designed to rediscover small towns and local communities through food festivals, tasting events and cultural initiatives in historic centers. The program promotes nearby, sustainable tourism with attention to accessibility and support for short supply chains.

What's new

Digital tools: the 2026 season features new indicators — the Accessibilometer and the Sustainabilitymeter — to assess and improve event accessibility and environmental performance. The initiative also introduces Grand Tour in Bike, six slow cycling stages that let visitors experience Marche at a relaxed pace.

A refreshed visual identity created by a local artist and the mascot Martino the travelling woodpecker will help guide audiences through the various proposals, encouraging local involvement and recognition of the circuit.

Why attend

The circuit is tailored to those seeking authentic village experiences: community events, exhibitions and tastings of local specialties. Attending supports local economies and offers a chance to meet producers and learn about regional traditions.

Selected calendar (2026–early 2027)

• 16–22 May 2026 | Ancona – Tipicità in Blu
• 6–7 June 2026 | Castelraimondo – Infiorata del Corpus Domini
• 20 June 2026 | Civitanova Marche – GustaPorto
• 28 June 2026 | Porto Recanati – Brodetto Show
• 3–4 July 2026 | Castignano – Wine Route (Percorso di Vino)
• 11–12 July 2026 | Sefro – Trout and Verdicchio
• 18–19 July 2026 | Visso – Le Guaite del Gusto
• 9–20 August 2026 | Ascoli Piceno – Ascoliva
• 5–6 September 2026 | Sarnano – Ciauscolo Festival
• 6 September 2026 | Senigallia – Città Gourmet
• 18–27 September 2026 | Potenza Picena – Grappolo d’Oro
• 24–27 September 2026 | Macerata – EVO: the languages of play
• 26–27 September 2026 | Cagli – Mushroom Festival (Cagli tutto fungo)
• 2–4 October 2026 | Montecassiano – Sagra dei sughitti
• 16–18 October 2026 | Appignano – Leguminaria
• 30 October–1 November 2026 | Montedinove – Sibillini in Rosa
• 8 & 15 November 2026 | Serrapetrona – Appassimenti aperti
• 27–29 November 2026 | Serra De’ Conti – Festival of the Cicerchia
• 6 January 2027 | Camerino – 25th Torrone Festival

Practical information

Events run across several months: check for updates on schedules, accessibility services and participation rules before you go. For registration details and sustainability practices, consult the initiative’s official channels.

Operational address (indicative): Via Giancarlo Mascino, 5/L, 60125 Ancona (AN). Approximate coordinates: 43.608554, 13.482306.