Marche weekend: May 15-17, 2026

From May 15 to 17, 2026 the Marche region hosts a variety of events suitable for families, music lovers, foodies and history enthusiasts. Below is a concise guide to the main appointments and practical advice to plan your visit.

Featured events

• Falcomics — Falconara Marittima (AN) | 15-17/05/2026: comic book festival with workshops, panels, family activities and cosplay areas.
• Sopravento Festival — Fano (PU) | 15-17/05/2026: music and live shows in the historic center, featuring local bands and DJ sets.
• Palio di San Vincenzo — Monsano (AN) | 15-17/05/2026: historical reenactments, parades and traditional competitions between districts.
• Festa del Cantamaggio — Morro d’Alba (AN) | 15-17/05/2026: folk music events and popular traditions celebrated in the town.
• Festa della Pipa — Cagli (PU) | 15-17/05/2026: themed fair with food stalls and historical entertainment.
• Sagra dei Vincisgrassi delle Vergare — Morrovalle (MC) | 16-17/05/2026: traditional Marche dishes served in local menus.
• Blanco Live 2026 — Pesaro (PU) | 16/05/2026: live concert (check ticket availability before traveling).
• Gigliola Cinquetti — Loreto (AN) | 15/05/2026: special live performance scheduled for the day.
• Filippo Caccamo – Fuori di Tela — Ancona (AN) | 14/05/2026 and San Benedetto del Tronto (AP) | 16/05/2026: theatrical and comedy shows (verify local start times).
• Open Day Diga — Cingoli (MC), Comunanza (AP), Sassocorvaro Auditore (PU) | 16-17/05/2026: guided tours of water infrastructure open to visitors.
• Il Mare in Fiore — Porto San Giorgio (FM) | 16-17/05/2026: markets and promenade activities with entertainment for families.
• Lo Novello - Market in Saltara — Colli al Metauro (PU) | 16-17/05/2026: local produce and artisan stalls.
• Opera at the Palace — Urbino (PU) and Pesaro | 16-17/05/2026: lyrical performances in historic venues.

Practical tips

• Tickets and reservations: reserve in advance for concerts and shows; check official organizer channels for purchase methods and availability.
• Transport: event-related road closures and restrictions are possible; consider peripheral parking, shuttle services or public transport.
• Family-friendly: many events include workshops and kids’ areas—check times and facilities in advance.
• Updates: consult official event websites or social channels before leaving for schedule changes, fees or cancellations.

Where to go

Several events are clustered in the province of Ancona and along the Marche coast. A useful reference point is Falconara Marittima (postal code 60015) — coordinates 43.6293443, 13.398862. Plan your route according to interests and travel time between towns.