From 4 to 7 September 2025, the Festa del Ticino in Pavia returns: the city’s most awaited event of the year, celebrating the river and the end of summer with four days of shows, concerts, street markets and entertainment for all ages.

As tradition dictates, the grand finale will be the pyromusical show on Sunday 7 September: fifteen minutes of fireworks synchronized with five musical tracks, lighting up the skies of Pavia at 10:00 PM in the scenic setting of the Vul. A much-loved event that attracts thousands of visitors every year and officially closes the celebrations.

The Festa del Ticino 2025 will be a citywide event, filling Pavia’s squares and streets with music, cultural activities, sports and performances. One of the highlights will be the White Night on Saturday 6 September, when shops will stay open late, live music will fill the streets, and the city will remain alive until the early hours.

Concerts and live performances will animate the historic center:

• Piazza della Posta: 7:00 PM Tazio Forte (accordion), 8:00 PM Trio Gipsy Sound

• Corso Cavour (in front of the Courthouse): 7:00 PM Luca De Gregorio, 8:00 PM Kali Sisters

• Piazza Italia: 7:00 PM Duo Alias

• Piazza Cavagneria: 10:00 PM Wonder Pop

A rich calendar designed to involve families, young people, and visitors, combining fun, culture, and community spirit.

A central feature of the festival are its themed street markets, showcasing food, crafts, and traditional products. Here’s the full schedule:

• European Market – 4 to 7 September, Viale XI Febbraio (10 AM – Midnight)

• White Night Market – Saturday 6 September, Ponte Coperto (5 PM – 2 AM)

• Festa del Ticino Market – Sunday 7 September, Ponte Coperto, Piazzale Ponte Ticino, Lungoticino Sforza and Visconti (7 AM – Midnight)

• Colors and Flavors of the Italian Market – 4 to 7 September, Viale Matteotti

• Arts and Crafts Market – Saturday 6 September, Piazza Italia (5 PM – 2 AM)

The 2025 edition of the Festa del Ticino in Pavia aims to enhance the city’s heritage, support local businesses and offer engaging experiences for both citizens and tourists.

Thanks to the participation of cultural, sports, and third sector associations, the program includes activities for all ages: live music, dance, theater, sports, games, and culinary tastings.

The Festa del Ticino is not only a popular celebration, but also an opportunity to discover Pavia, its squares, its markets, and the unique atmosphere along the river that gives the festival its name.

• Dates: 4 – 7 September 2025

• Where: Pavia city center, Ponte Coperto, Lungoticino, main squares and streets

• Main event: pyromusical fireworks show, Sunday 7 September at 10:00 PM, Vul area

The Festa del Ticino Pavia 2025 is an unmissable event for those who want to experience the city in a festive atmosphere, with music, markets, flavors and traditions renewed year after year.

Photo: Gianni Santolin

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