Bufala Fest 2026 in Naples: dates, prices, and program

The Bufala Fest returns to Naples for its tenth edition: from 2 6 to September in Piazza MunicipioFive days dedicated to the Campania buffalo milk supply chain, including tasting menus, show cooking, and live music. Here are the dates, prices, stands, and program, along with all the information you need to plan your visit.

The tenth edition in Piazza Municipio

Bufala Fest 2026 marks a significant milestone: ten years of an event dedicated to promoting the Campania buffalo supply chain. As in previous editions, the event will take place in Piazza Municipio, in the heart of Naples, from September 2nd to 6th. The event was created to promote the buffalo supply chain in its entirety: from the buffalo mozzarella from Campania PDO meat and buffalo salami, with important nutritional values. In recent years Bufala Fest also promotes theintegration with other agri-food supply chains and with that fish, becoming a significant event in the regional cultural and economic panorama, capable of attracting a large and heterogeneous audience.

During the five days, producers, chefs, institutions, and consumers meet in an ecosystem that unites gastronomy, culture, and local promotion. For those who want to learn more about the event's flagship product, there's our guide on where to taste real buffalo mozzarella from Campania.

Theme 2026: The Future Needs Vision

The theme of the tenth edition is the Vision, understood as the ability to interpret the present to anticipate the future. For the organizers, it's not just a buzzword, but the most valuable strategic skill for companies in the buffalo milk supply chain and the entire agri-food sector.

The four directions of Vision

• Global markets: innovative strategies to enhance the uniqueness of products and reach increasingly aware consumers.
• Technological innovation and artificial intelligence: digitalization at the service of production, traceability and quality.
• Green transition: animal welfare, circular economy and reducing environmental impact.
• Geopolitical turbulence: resilient and stable supply chains even in times of uncertainty.

Tickets and menus: what each package includes

Are provided three ticket formulas, which can be purchased on the event's official website. Here's a breakdown of what each one includes.

Adult menu ticket, 20 euros

• 1 meal choice between first course, pizza, sandwich or 500 grams of DOP buffalo mozzarella from Campania;
• 1 sweet or savory between single-portion dessert, ice cream, graffa, polacca, sfogliatella, fried cuoppo, portion of casatiello or 250 grams of DOP mozzarella;
• 1 drink between Aperol Spritz, beer, soft drink or water;
• 1 Guappa liqueur;
• 1 Kimbo coffee.

Children's menu ticket, 16 euros

• 1 meal choice between first course, pizza, sandwich or 500 grams of DOP buffalo mozzarella from Campania;
• 1 sweet or savory, with the same options as the adult ticket;
• 1 drink non-alcoholic or water.

Gluten-free ticket, 18 euros

• 1 pizza;
• 1 dessert or ice cream choose from gluten-free options;
• 1 drink between Aperol Spritz, gluten-free beer, non-alcoholic beer or water;
• 1 Kimbo coffee.

The stands of the tenth edition

The tenth edition confirms a long list of activities, all sharing the use of the Campanian buffalo mozzarella. Here are the names already confirmed on the official website, divided by category.

Pizzerias and restaurants

• Pizzeria Palato, Most Holy with Pizza Mattia, Mascolo with the Bufala Edition, Donna Rosaria e San Carlo 17 with the Bufala Mix;
• La Molisana with spaghetti alla Nerano, Anticus with buffalo mozzarella ravioli with roasted tomatoes, Parmigianè e Zito 41 with pasta and potatoes with provola cheese.

Pubs, takeaways and street food

• Bite, Hop Lab with focaccia hop cheesesteak and Urban Canova with the poetry slipper;
• Mad King with mixed fried zeppolini, scagliozzielli and frittatine.

Pastry shops and ice cream parlors

• Merisu, also careful about gluten-free, Mignone pastry with curly and shortcrust pastry, The Mariglianos e Cecere Pastry Shop;
• Mennella with raspberry-rippled cheesecake ice cream and Del Gallo with American buffalo milk hazelnut spread.

Dairies and cafes

• Dairies Columns e La Contadina, together with coffee Kimbo.

Some menus are still being updated and will be completed in the coming weeks.

Program, from Taste Space to thematic talks

The Bufala Fest 2026 program is structured around regular events that take place every day, combining food and entertainment:

• Show cooking in the Taste Space – Casa di Cosmo, with chefs ready to enhance the raw materials;
• Thematic workshops and talks for operators and enthusiasts;
• Live music to liven up the evenings in the square.

The event, which over the years has attracted institutional guests and prominent figures, aims to consolidate its role as an ambassador for Campania's excellence this year. The former mayor of New York City attended the ninth edition. Bill DeBlasio, who had launched the idea of ​​bringing the Bufala Fest to the Big Apple.

How to get to the Bufala Fest

Piazza Municipio is one of the best-connected squares in Naples, reachable by various public transport options:

• Metro Line 1, Municipio stop, a few steps from the entrance;
• Central Funicular, from Piazza Augusteo;
• Bus and tram, with stops adjacent to the square;
• Cars: with the Park & ​​Go del Bufala Fest, Brin parking and tram to Piazza Municipio for 5 euros in total.

For details on all options, please refer to the public transport guide of previous editions.

FAQ

When is Bufala Fest 2026?

From 2 to 6 September 2026 in Piazza Municipio in Naples.

How much does the ticket cost?

The adult menu ticket costs 20 euros, the child menu ticket 16 euros, and the gluten-free ticket 18 euros. They can be purchased on the event's official website.

What does the adult ticket include?

A choice of a first course, pizza, sandwich, or 500 grams of DOP buffalo mozzarella from Campania, a sweet or savory dish, a drink, a Guappa liqueur, or a Kimbo coffee.

Are there gluten-free options?

Yes, there's an 18-euro gluten-free ticket that includes pizza, dessert, or ice cream, and special drinks. Among the stands, there's also a gluten-free pastry shop, Merisù.

How do you get to Piazza Municipio?

By Metro Line 1, Municipio stop, by the Centrale funicular, by bus and tram, or by the Bufala Fest Park&Go: Brin parking and tram for a total of 5 euros.