Sagra dell'Uva Marino 2026: Wine Festival in the Historic Center

Welcome to the Sagra dell'Uva 2026 in Marino

On October 4, 2026, the first Sunday of October, the historic center of Marino near Rome once again becomes the stage for one of Italy's oldest popular festivals. The Sagra dell'Uva has been celebrated since 1925 and draws thousands of visitors to this small Castelli Romani town every year.

Highlights and Attractions at the Sagra dell'Uva in Marino

• The famous moment when wine flows instead of water from the public fountain in the center
• Free tastings of local wine and grapes at the stalls
• Historic processions and costumes recalling the Battle of Lepanto in 1571
• Music, folk dancing and street festivities throughout the narrow lanes of the old town
• Stalls offering Castelli Romani specialties, especially the local DOC white wine
• One of Italy's most storied harvest festivals, celebrated without interruption for a century

Program and Schedule: What to Expect in Marino

The detailed daily schedule is announced locally each year, but the festival typically opens in the morning with a procession and reaches its peak in the afternoon, when wine begins to flow from the central fountain. Stalls selling wine and traditional food fill the piazza and surrounding streets, with music continuing into the evening.

Tickets and Admission for the Sagra dell'Uva 2026

Entry to the Sagra dell'Uva is completely free, no ticket is required. Food and drinks at the individual stalls are paid for directly on site.

Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Marino

• Marino sits about twenty kilometers southeast of Rome and is easily reached by train from Roma Termini toward Albano
• Given the large crowds on the day of the festival, arriving without a car is a good idea
• Early October in the Castelli Romani usually brings mild but somewhat changeable autumn weather
• Those looking to stay overnight can find accommodation in Marino itself or in the nearby towns of Frascati, Grottaferrata and Castel Gandolfo