The 2026 Spianese Cod Meatball Festival: Dates in Spiano

From September 4th to 6th , Spiano, a hamlet of Mercato San Severino, will host the fourth edition of the Spianese Codfish Polpetta Festival . Stalls open every evening at 8:00 PM in Piazza Santa Croce, offering this traditional local dish and three evenings of entertainment. This event combines flavor, music, and conviviality in the heart of the Irno Valley, perfect for families and food and wine enthusiasts.

Spianase meatballs, a family recipe

The star of the show is the cod meatball , a traditional dish passed down from family to family. The recipe varies slightly from house to house, but the ingredients remain the same: cod, pecorino cheese, bread, parsley, pepper, and finely chopped garlic.

It's precisely this simplicity, combined with the skill of those who prepare it, that makes the polpetta spianese special. Every family has its own version, and the festival is an opportunity to compare them all in one place.

The festival menu

In addition to meatballs, the menu offers a complete journey through the flavors of cod:

• Pennette with cod and sauce among the first
• Fried cod e cod meatballs among the seconds
• Chips as a side dish
• Wine and soft drinks to accompany

The shows of the three evenings

Every evening has its own show, for a program that alternates dance, folk songs and live music:

• Friday September 4st, show dance with Sara Aliberti
• Saturday 5rd September, evening of popular songs with the Kalimma
• Sunday September 6th, music and entertainment with Augustine Iemmo

Where the festival takes place

Spiano is a hamlet of Mercato San Severino , in the province of Salerno, easily reached from the Irno Valley. The stalls are set up in Piazza Santa Croce , in the heart of the village.

The festival is part of the region's busy calendar of events: to navigate the week's events in the province, it's worth consulting the program of events in Salerno from August 31st to September 6th . For those planning a longer weekend, the complete guide to tourism in Campania includes itineraries and useful tips.

FAQ

When is the Spianese Meatball Festival held?

The fourth edition will be held from 4 to 6 September 2026 in Spiano, a hamlet of Mercato San Severino, with stands opening at 20 pm.

Where does the festival take place?

In Piazza Santa Croce in Spiano, a hamlet of Mercato San Severino, in the province of Salerno.

What do you eat at the festival?

Cod meatballs, penne with cod in sauce, fried cod, French fries, wine and soft drinks.

What shows are there?

Friday, September 4th, dance show with Sara Aliberti, Saturday, September 5th, folk songs with Kalimma, Sunday, September 6th, music and entertainment with Agostino Iemmo.