Festa Italiana is the brainchild of Maurizio Cecco, the owner of Salvi’s. Manchester’s much-loved, family-run Neapolitan restaurant group, proudly serving the city for over a decade.

Eight years ago, Maurizio had a bold idea: to bring Manchester’s vibrant Italian community together for a celebration of culture, food, and heritage. What started as a dream has grown year on year into one of the city’s most popular events and Maurizio’s mission remains the same: to show Manchester the very best of what Italy has to offer.

Inspired by Manchester’s rich Italian roots and the traditional street festivals of Italy, Festa Italiana is all about community. Everyone coming together to share incredible food, sip on drinks in the sunshine, dance to live music, and enjoy la dolce vita in the heart of the city.

Last year, over 40,000 people gathered in the Festival Piazza at Cathedral Gardens, and this year promises to be even bigger and better.

To be Italian is to be proud of where you come from and Festa Italiana is Maurizio’s love letter to home.