Eel Festival 2025

The Comacchio Eel Festival is the event that, every autumn, celebrates the undisputed queen of the valleys, linked inseparably with the history and identity of the area. In 2025, the event will be held on three special weekends-September 27 and 28; October 4, 5, 6; and October 11 and 12-transforming the historic center of the “little Venice of the Valleys” into a great widespread festival of flavors, tradition and culture.

The eel, symbol of local gastronomy and absolute protagonist of the festival, will be offered in a thousand variations: spit-roasted, marinated, stewed, fried, grilled or combined with typical sea and valley dishes. To host visitors, food stands open for lunch and dinner and a widespread catering, enriched by the “Starry Fridays,” signature dinners by great chefs.

The lagoon village, with its canals and the charming Trepponti, will come alive with:

• Markets of typical products, handicrafts and collectibles;
• Shows, concerts and exhibitions;
• Showcooking and masterclasses dedicated to the secrets of traditional cooking;
• Activities for children and families;
• Guided excursions to the Comacchio Valleys and visits to the Manifattura dei Marinati, where wild eels are still roasted in the historic Sala Fuochi.

Amidst the scents of freshly cooked fish, the sounds of nature and the lights reflected on the water, the 2025 Eel Festival is confirmed to be an unmissable experience: a journey through taste, tradition and popular culture that pays tribute to one of the most representative and authentic products of Comacchio cuisine.