# 27th I Primi d’Italia festival underway in Foligno > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-pasta-and-culinary-festivals > Updated: 2026-09-25T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 4. The town of Foligno in Umbria is hosting the 27th edition of ‘I Primi d’Italia’, a national festival dedicated to Italian first courses, from September 24 to 27, 2026. The event utilizes the taverns of the Rioni della Quintana as ‘Villaggi del Gusto’ (Taste Villages), featuring over 70 appointments across 15 locations in the city’s historic center. As the festival reaches its peak, the program highlights regional specialties including Sicilian dishes, carbonara, amatriciana, risotto, tortello mantovano, and specialized villages dedicated to seafood and truffle. The event also offers gluten-free and vegan options. A central highlight is the ‘A Tavola con le Stelle’ program, where Michelin-starred chefs such as Giuseppe Iannotti, Mirko Marcelli, Domenico Candela, and Maurizio Serva present traditional recipes using contemporary techniques. Beyond tastings and cooking workshops, the festival has incorporated musical entertainment and cabaret. Culinary resources associated with the event are also highlighting seasonal transitions through recipes featuring octopus, porcini mushrooms, sea bass, and traditional Sunday lasagne variations. Recent culinary focus has shifted toward autumn ingredients such as pumpkin, mushrooms, and pears. Featured preparations include traditional pumpkin tortelloni with Renaissance roots in the Mantovano region, as well as creative combinations like gricia with pears or linguine with clams and vanilla. Practical advice shared alongside the festival includes methods for preserving fresh mushrooms in paper bags and utilizing overripe bananas for anti-waste desserts. ## Claims - The 27th edition of I Primi d’Italia will feature over 70 appointments across 15 locations in the historic center. (single source) - Last year's festival recorded 106,000 visitors. (single source) - The festival involves over 200 companies and 60 chefs. (single source) - The event includes Michelin-starred chefs such as Giuseppe Iannotti, Mirko Marcelli, Domenico Candela, and Maurizio Serva. (single source) - I Primi d’Italia 2026 will take place from September 24 to 27. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-25: Italian gastronomy: seasonal recipes and the Primi d’Italia festival Italian culinary highlights include the ‘Primi d’Italia’ festival in Foligno, seasonal autumn recipes featuring pumpkin and mushrooms, and creative pasta dishes and anti-waste cooking tips. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/primi-ditalia-festival-celebrates-italian-cuisine-in-foligno ### 2026-09-22: Foligno hosts 27th I Primi d’Italia pasta festival The 27th I Primi d’Italia festival returns to Foligno from September 24–27, 2026, featuring Michelin-starred chefs, regional pasta specialties, and over 70 culinary events across the historic center. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/foligno-hosts-27th-i-primi-ditalia-pasta-festival ### 2026-09-14: Foligno to host ‘I Primi d’Italia’ national pasta festival in 2026 The ‘I Primi d’Italia’ national pasta festival will return to Foligno, Italy, from September 24–27, 2026, following record-breaking attendance at previous editions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/foligno-to-host-i-primi-ditalia-national-pasta-festival-in-2026 ### 2026-09-08: Gragnano hosts international pasta festival Gragnano hosts the “Mondopasta!” festival from September 11-13, celebrating local IGP pasta traditions with an expected 50,000 visitors. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gragnano-hosts-international-pasta-festival --- Cite as: 27th I Primi d’Italia festival underway in Foligno. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-pasta-and-culinary-festivals