Porchettiamo Festival 2027, Todi, Italy

What to expect in 2027

Porchettiamo Festival returns to Todi in Umbria as a major Italian food festival centered on porchetta, regional street food, craft beer, wine and the wider culture of Italian gastronomy. The festival brings together porchetta producers from different parts of Italy with chefs, gastronomic producers, wineries, breweries and food-focused activities in the historic center of Todi.

For 2027, visitors can expect the core festival concept to remain focused on Piazza del Popolo and the Parco della Rocca, with food stands, drinks, live entertainment and a programme of tastings, talks, demonstrations and experiences.

One of the distinctive features is the variety of porchetta styles represented at the festival. Rather than presenting only one local preparation, Porchettiamo brings together different interpretations from Italian producers and combines traditional porchetta with contemporary chef creations.

The festival also extends beyond food. Recent programmes have included live DJs, children’s activities, guided tastings, showcooking, food talks, guided city experiences and workshops.

The 2027 detailed programme has not yet been released, so individual chefs, producers, performances, workshops and tasting sessions should be confirmed through the official festival website when announced.

Event dates

May 2027 (Dates TBD)

The 2027 edition is scheduled for May, but the exact festival dates have not yet been officially announced.

Porchettiamo traditionally operates as a multi-day event, allowing visitors to experience the food stands, porchetta producers, beverage areas and entertainment across several days.

The official 2026 programme operated throughout a full festival weekend, with food areas running from lunchtime into the evening and additional events scheduled at different locations around Todi.

Visitors planning a trip around Porchettiamo should wait for the official 2027 programme before booking activities that depend on a specific festival session.

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Venue & festival site

Porchettiamo takes place in the historic Umbrian town of Todi, with the principal festival areas centered around Piazza del Popolo and Parco della Rocca. The official programme identifies Piazza del Popolo as the main area for porchetta stands and Parco della Rocca as the location for Porchettiamo & Friends, entertainment and additional food activities.

The festival layout is broadly divided into different experiences:

• Piazza del Popolo for the main porchetta stands
• Piazza del Popolo for In Punta di Porchetta chef creations
• Piazza del Popolo for wine and craft beer areas
• Parco della Rocca for regional street food
• Parco della Rocca for DJ sets
• Parco della Rocca for children’s entertainment
• Additional indoor spaces in central Todi for tastings, talks and workshops

This combination allows visitors to move between historic city spaces rather than spending the entire festival inside one enclosed venue.

Full food & drink programme

The central attraction is the collection of porchetta stands featuring producers from across Italy. The festival describes Piazza del Popolo as the “piazza delle porchette,” with the main food area dedicated to different Italian porchetta producers.

The food programme also includes In Punta di Porchetta, a chef-led concept where chefs and gastronomes reinterpret porchetta through creative dishes. Recent examples included pork prepared in contemporary styles, croquettes, gourmet sandwiches and other chef creations.

The wider food programme includes:

• Traditional Italian porchetta
• Porchetta sandwiches
• Chef-created porchetta dishes
• Gluten-free porchetta sandwiches
• Regional Italian street food
• Artisanal sandwiches
• Contemporary pork dishes
• Craft beer
• Umbrian wines
• Cocktails and aperitif drinks
• Non-alcoholic refreshments

The 2027 menu will be announced closer to the festival, but the established format makes porchetta the main gastronomic focus while giving visitors plenty of complementary food and beverage choices.

Featured foods & specialties

Porchetta is the undisputed centerpiece of the festival. The event brings together different interpretations of this traditional Italian roast pork preparation, giving visitors the opportunity to compare styles, seasonings, textures and regional traditions.

A major way to experience the festival is through the classic porchetta sandwich. Recent programmes have also specifically included gluten-free versions, making the main food experience accessible to visitors looking for an alternative preparation.

Another important feature is In Punta di Porchetta, where chefs use porchetta as a starting point for more experimental dishes. Recent examples included porkatsu, porchetta croquettes, sandwiches with artisan sausage, smoked pork ingredients and creative accompaniments.

Visitors can therefore experience porchetta in two complementary ways: traditional preparations from specialist producers and contemporary dishes created by chefs.

Restaurants, vendors & producers

Porchettiamo’s main food area brings together specialist porchetta producers from different parts of Italy. The festival is designed to showcase regional interpretations rather than relying on a single producer or restaurant.

The In Punta di Porchetta programme also introduces restaurants and chefs whose dishes reinterpret the festival’s signature ingredient.

Recent participating names have included Orto sive Natura, Luce Ristorante with Chef Paolo Gori, and U’Quadraro & Sfizi di grano, among others. Their recent creations demonstrate the range of contemporary dishes presented under the chef-focused Porchettiamo concept.

The 2027 producer and restaurant lineup has not yet been announced. Visitors interested in specific vendors should check the official festival website once the new participant list is published.

Wine, beer & beverage selection

Wine and craft beer are major parts of Porchettiamo’s beverage programme.

The wine area features selections from the Umbrian territory, with recent programmes developed in collaboration with La Strada dei Vini del Cantico and Todi Terra di Vini.

Recent tasting programmes have explored important Umbrian varieties and regional wine identities, including Sangiovese and Grechetto. The Grechetto tasting focused on different interpretations of a grape variety strongly associated with Umbria.

Craft beer receives a similarly strong focus. The festival’s Birroteca artigianale and guided beer programme have featured Italian breweries, including a recent tasting involving 11 selected breweries from across Italy.

Recent editions have also included an Aperol area and dedicated aperitif activities, adding another option for visitors who want drinks alongside street food and music.

Tastings, cooking demos & workshops

Porchettiamo has developed a substantial programme of food education and interactive experiences alongside its main food stands.

Recent programmes have included:

• Live chef showcooking
• Guided wine tastings
• Craft beer tastings
• Olive oil tastings
• Food-history talks
• Children’s culinary workshops
• Food-themed demonstrations
• Gastronomic storytelling
• Interactive experiences

One recent highlight was a Porchetta Ramen showcooking with Chef Hiro, connecting Umbrian porchetta with Japanese ramen techniques and culinary ideas.

Wine programming has included guided exploration of Sangiovese and Grechetto, while the craft beer programme has focused on Italian breweries and the relationship between beer and porchetta.

Family visitors have also been catered for through children’s workshops such as Hocus Porcus, which introduced children to aromatic herbs used in cooking.

The 2027 schedule of workshops and tastings remains to be announced.

Ticket types & entry options

The main festival areas are designed around food and drink purchases rather than a conventional all-inclusive festival ticket.

Recent programmes have included free-access food areas and free-entry activities, while selected tastings, guided experiences and special activities have required advance reservations or separate tickets.

Based on recent editions, visitors may encounter:

• General access to the festival areas
• Food and drink purchases at individual stands
• Free talks and demonstrations
• Free activities requiring advance reservation
• Paid guided tastings
• Paid guided city experiences
• Paid specialist activities
• Limited-capacity workshops

Previous paid examples included guided wine tastings at approximately $17 and certain specialist tours or experiences with separate admission. These are reference prices from the previous edition, not confirmed 2027 prices.

The 2027 ticket structure should be checked once the official programme is published.

VIP & premium experiences

Porchettiamo does not currently operate as a traditional VIP music festival with standard VIP passes, luxury lounges or tiered premium tickets.

Its more exclusive experiences are instead based around limited-capacity tastings, chef encounters, guided gastronomic sessions and specialist activities.

Recent programmes have included reserved wine tastings, guided beer experiences, chef-led demonstrations and limited-capacity workshops. Some were free but required reservations, while others carried separate admission.

For 2027, any premium or reservation-only experiences should be confirmed through the official festival programme.

Event rules

Visitors should follow instructions from festival staff, participating vendors and event organizers.

Important practical rules include:

• Follow capacity limits for reserved activities.
• Respect booking requirements for limited-capacity tastings.
• Follow food-service and hygiene instructions.
• Keep public areas clean.
• Follow safety instructions in crowded festival areas.
• Observe rules around alcohol consumption.
• Supervise children in the dedicated family areas.
• Follow instructions concerning pedestrian routes and temporary event access.
• Check individual activity requirements before attending.

Some tastings and workshops have limited places, so advance reservation can be important when the official 2027 programme opens.

How to get there

Todi is located in Umbria and is well positioned for visitors exploring central Italy. The historic center can be reached by road from nearby Umbrian towns and larger regional cities.

For visitors driving, Todi is accessible from the regional road network connecting it with Perugia, Orvieto and other destinations in Umbria.

The nearest major airports for international travelers include Perugia San Francesco d’Assisi Airport, while Rome’s airports provide a larger range of international connections.

Visitors arriving by train can travel toward Todi’s railway station and then continue toward the historic center using local connections. Because the festival takes place around the historic center, visitors should plan the final part of their journey carefully.

Public transport & parking

Todi’s historic center has restricted traffic areas, so visitors arriving by car should not assume they can drive directly to Piazza del Popolo.

Parking is available in areas outside or around the historic center, with visitors then continuing toward the festival areas on foot or using local connections where available.

The official 2027 traffic and parking arrangements should be checked before arrival because special event measures may affect normal access.

Visitors staying outside Todi may also find it easier to leave their car at their accommodation and use local transport or a taxi service into the center.

Accommodation areas

Staying in Todi provides the easiest access to Porchettiamo because the main festival areas are within the historic center.

Useful accommodation bases include:

• Todi historic center
• Todi’s surrounding countryside
• Perugia
• Orvieto
• Spoleto
• Montefalco
• Other towns in the Umbrian countryside

Todi itself is particularly convenient for visitors who want to walk between accommodation, restaurants and the festival.

Visitors staying farther away can combine Porchettiamo with a wider Umbrian road trip, exploring hill towns, wineries, olive oil producers and historic sites before or after the festival.

Food & drink highlights

Porchettiamo’s biggest attraction is the opportunity to compare different Italian porchette in one festival setting.

The key highlights include:

• Traditional porchetta from Italian producers
• Porchetta sandwiches
• Gluten-free porchetta options
• Chef-created porchetta dishes
• Regional Italian street food
• Umbrian wine
• Grechetto-focused tastings
• Sangiovese tastings
• Italian craft beer
• Olive oil tastings
• Aperitif experiences
• Food and wine talks

The festival’s combination of traditional and contemporary food is particularly distinctive. Visitors can start with a classic porchetta sandwich and then move on to chef interpretations, wine tastings or craft beer pairings.

The recent In Punta di Porchetta programme illustrates this approach, with chefs using porchetta in creative dishes rather than limiting the ingredient to the traditional sandwich format.

Accessibility

Porchettiamo takes place across public spaces and historic areas of Todi, including Piazza del Popolo, Parco della Rocca and indoor spaces used for tastings and demonstrations.

Visitors with mobility requirements should consider that historic Italian town centers can contain cobbled surfaces, slopes, steps and uneven pedestrian routes.

The organizers should be contacted in advance regarding specific accessibility requirements, including accessible routes, toilets, seating and access to individual workshops or tasting rooms.

Because the 2027 site plan has not yet been released, visitors should check the official festival map and accessibility information before travelling.

Best days to attend

Choosing the best festival day depends on the experience you want.

Visitors focused on porchetta and street food can attend whenever the main gastronomic areas are operating. Those interested in wine, beer and specialist tastings should choose their visit according to the 2027 programme of guided sessions.

Recent programmes have offered particularly varied programming across the festival period, including chef showcooking, wine tastings, craft beer experiences, olive oil sessions, children’s activities and live music.

Families may want to choose a day featuring children’s workshops and the dedicated children’s entertainment area.

Music and nightlife visitors can prioritize an evening when DJ sets and other live entertainment are scheduled at Parco della Rocca.

For food enthusiasts who want the widest possible experience, spending more than one day in Todi allows time for both the main food stands and the specialist programme.

Previous year’s highlights

The most recent programme demonstrates how Porchettiamo has expanded beyond a conventional food market into a broader gastronomic festival.

Recent highlights included the main porchetta stands, In Punta di Porchetta chef creations, regional street food, craft beer, Umbrian wine and an Aperol area.

The specialist programme included a Porchetta Ramen showcooking with Chef Hiro, a Sangiovese tasting, food-history talks, an Italian craft beer tasting featuring 11 breweries, an Umbrian olive oil event and a Grechetto tasting.

The festival also incorporated experiences beyond eating and drinking. Recent activities included an urban bike tour with a porchetta sandwich, guided cultural walks through Todi, family workshops and other city-based experiences.

The chef-focused In Punta di Porchetta programme has also demonstrated how contemporary restaurants can reinterpret the festival’s signature ingredient through dishes such as porkatsu and porchetta croquettes.

These recent elements provide a useful indication of the type of food, drink, entertainment and cultural programming visitors may encounter in 2027, although the final lineup will depend on the official announcement.

Official tickets

The official Porchettiamo website is the primary source for the 2027 programme, reservations and ticket information.

Porchettiamo – Il Festival delle Porchette d’Italia

Visitors should use the official website to check when the 2027 programme is released and to reserve limited-capacity tastings, workshops, showcooking sessions and other special experiences.

Recent editions have used advance reservations for selected activities, particularly limited-capacity tastings and workshops, so checking the official booking information before travelling is recommended.

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