From 7 to 22 November the Torrone Festival returns to Cremona, with 16 days of tastings, shows, workshops and historical re-enactments. Among the events, giant nougat creations, meetings with pastry chefs and the traditional wedding between Bianca Maria Visconti and Francesco Sforza. Here is the program and the events not to be missed.
One of the most anticipated events of autumn returns to Cremona: the Nougat Festival. This year the event, now in its 29th edition, will be held from 7 to 22 November 2026 and will last 16 consecutive days for the first time, involving three weekends. The historic center of the Lombard city will be transformed into a large open-air market, including tastings, shows, workshops, historical re-enactments and giant nougat creations. The theme chosen for 2026 is The Border, intended as a meeting point between tradition and innovation.
Dates and program
The event will start on Saturday 7 November with the inauguration at 10.30 at Palatorrone. The producers' stands will be open every day from 9am to 8pm, between Piazza Stradivari, via Gramsci and Cortile Federico II. Entry to the party will be free. Among the gastronomic novelties there will be unusual combinations, from nougat to Spritz to rolls inspired by Japanese cuisine, up to savory preparations. There will be tastings, meetings with pastry chefs and workshops for children. The complete program, constantly updated, is available on the official website of the Torrone Festival.
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The first weekend will be dedicated to tastings and historical re-enactments. The White Parade is scheduled for Saturday 7 November, a parade with stilts and bright costumes. The Renaissance courts will arrive on Sunday 8 November, with a historical procession and flag-waving shows in Piazza del Comune. On the same day, pastry chef Ernst Knam will be the protagonist of an appointment at Palatorrone. On Saturday 14 November a maxi tennis racket made entirely of nougat will be presented, while on Sunday 15 November the pastry chef Tommaso Foglia and the Arcano aerial show are expected, including acrobatics, music and lights. The grand finale will arrive on Sunday 22 November, with the re-enactment of the marriage between Bianca Maria Visconti and Francesco Sforza, celebrated in 1441. The historical procession will start at 4pm, while at 5pm the performance will be held in Piazza del Comune, with over 150 participants.
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How to participate
Throughout the event it will be possible to participate in show cooking, tastings and family activities. The Gardens of Taste and the Sweetness Workshops will be set up in Piazza Roma, while the Sperlari Train will offer a free route to discover the city. Among the events also the Degusta Tour, an itinerary in the shops of the center to learn about nougat and other Cremonese gastronomic specialities. To reach the party it will also be possible to use the historic Arlecchino train, departing from Milan Centrale on Sunday 15 November at 8.45am, arriving in Cremona at 10.10am. Participation in the Nougat Festival is free, while some tastings and specific activities may require reservations.
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