Vegan festivals in Italy: the updated guide 2025–2026
Discover the main vegan festivals in Italy in 2025 and 2026 — dates, cities, programs, and vibes. From MiVeg to Chimera Veg Fest, here’s the map of the most anticipated plant-based events.
Vegan festivals in Italy are entering a new wave of enthusiasm
In recent years, events that combine food, activism, and plant-based culture have emerged and grown, offering formats that are increasingly inclusive and contemporary.
From Milan to Brescia, from Verona to Rome, the 2025–2026 calendar is full of events where you can discover flavors, ideas, and people who are redefining the concept of sustainability.
This guide offers an overview of the main vegan festivals in Italy, with a spotlight on Chimera Veg Fest, one of the most promising events on the national scene.
The main vegan festivals in Italy
From Milan’s historic scene to new emerging events in Northern Italy, here are the festivals shaping vegan culture in the country.
Chimera Veg Fest, Brescia
Italy's emerging vegan festival, set in the largest exhibition center in Brescia. More than 120 stalls, great food, speakers, tattoo artists and physical activities. Discover more about the upcoming edition: edition 2026
Miveg, Milan
The historic Italian vegan festival in Milan, organized to support Porcikomodi, the animal sanctuary.
Viva Las Vegan, Segrate
An event with a playful and creative spirit that mixes cruelty-free cuisine, sustainable crafts, and talks.
It takes place at Circolo Magnolia (Idroscalo) and attracts a diverse, curious, and young audience.
Co Vegan, San Fermo della Battaglia
Co Vegan focuses on a community-based approach and short supply chains.
With workshops, cooking demos, and activism-focused events, it has become a must-attend gathering for the North-West.
Vegenova, Genoa
A unique event set among the narrow streets of Genoa.
In addition to food, it offers educational workshops and family-friendly activities.
Roma Vegan City, Rome
In the capital, one of the largest vegan events in Central Italy takes place, with areas dedicated to wellness, food, and environmental sustainability.
BiVeg, Biella
BiVeg is not just a fair, it is an experience that touches the heart and mind, with the ambitious mission of raising awareness and bringing as many people as possible closer to the plant-based and sustainable world.
Veg in Pisa, Pisa
New festival organized by the Ippoasi animal sanctuary.
Vegan Festival Ferrara, Ferrara
Now in its ninth edition, a scenic open-air festival in a historic square in Ferrara, with conferences, show cooking and live music.
Rifugiamo Vegan Festival, Calenzano
First edition for this festival, organized by the Tuscan animal sanctuaries Rifugio Chico Mendes ODV and Ohana Animal Rescue Family.
Magna Veg Sud Expo, Naples
Another very first edition, the first ever in the Neapolitan area.
Why attend a vegan festival
Vegan festivals are much more than trade fairs — they are places for connection, inspiration, and experimentation.
Attending means:
- discovering new products and independent producers
- listening to talks and debates on food, ethics, and the environment
- meeting people who share similar values
- tasting dishes from around the world, 100% plant-based
Whether you’re vegan, curious, or simply love great food, a festival like Chimera Veg Fest in Brescia is the best way to experience the energy of the movement firsthand.
Vegan events calendar 2025–2026 (updated)
Italy’s vegan festival calendar is updated regularly.
Check back on this page to stay informed about confirmed dates and new initiatives.
Italy is becoming one of the most vibrant destinations for vegan culture in Europe.
From MiVeg — which paved the way — to fast-growing events like Chimera Veg Fest, every festival helps spread a more ethical, sustainable, and conscious way of living.
🌱 Learn more about Chimera Veg Fest 2026 and experience a unique event filled with flavor, activism, and community.