Amici del Ponte Festival 2026

From 30 July to 2 August 2026, the square in front of the Church of Santo Stefano del Ponte, in Sestri Levante, will host the traditional Amici del Ponte Festival, one of the town’s most beloved summer events. Organised by the Parish of Santo Stefano, the event is much more than just a neighbourhood festival: it is an opportunity to get together, share a meal and rediscover the authentic flavours of Ligurian cuisine, accompanied by live music, dancing and entertainment in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Every evening, from 7.00 pm, the food stalls open, offering a varied menu that combines traditional recipes with specialities prepared for each evening. The opening night on Thursday 30 July is dedicated to the traditional Grande Raviolata, accompanied by testaieu, classic and stuffed sgabei, asado, salamini, savoury tarts, chips and desserts, with the dance evening hosted by DJ Kelly.

The Grande Raviolata takes centre stage once again on Friday 31 July, when the public will once again be able to savour local culinary specialities before dancing to the music of the Orchestra I Caravel. On Saturday 1 August, the menu will be enhanced with a delicious seafood fry-up, alongside trofie with pesto, trofie with seafood ragù, testaieu, sgabei, asado and other traditional specialities, whilst the music will be provided by the Sabrina and Keomi Band.

The event concludes on Sunday 2 August with an evening dedicated to Pulled Pork, accompanied by the ever-present trofie, fried seafood, sgabei and other culinary delights prepared by the volunteers. The festivities will draw to a close with the lively musical entertainment provided by DJ Geo RGC, who will keep the crowd entertained right until the end of the event.

Throughout the festival, there will also be a charity raffle, whilst the ample parking facilities available will make it easier for people to attend the event. The Amici del Ponte Festival is an event that brings together good food, music and a sense of community, offering four evenings of conviviality in the heart of Sestri Levante, where tradition, volunteering and hospitality continue to be the true highlights of the summer.