A-vegan-A – Sustainable Development Festival 2026

The 2026 Sustainable Development Festival offers an engaging and inspiring experience for anyone interested in mindful eating, the environment and animal welfare.

Here’s what’s in store for you:
• Talks & guests: listen to industry experts and discover new perspectives on the vegan and sustainable world. Guests include: Matteo Cupi (Animal Equality), Dr Silvia Francesca Teisa (biologist and nutritionist), Dr Maurizio Conte (paediatrician), Alberto Leonardi (life coach, world champion in acrobatic martial arts), Dr Lorenzo Ferrante, Sauro Martella and Renata Baducci (Veganok)

• plant-based street food: treat your taste buds to a wide variety of gourmet vegan dishes and street food delights

• workshops: learn new recipes, discover culinary secrets and take part in children’s workshops; 10.00 am open yoga class, 6.00 pm open postural exercise class

• Stalls: explore an exhibition area brimming with vegan products, sustainable crafts, hobbyists, producers and much more

• Live music: 5.00 pm – acoustic duo ‘Voce e Corde’; 8.00 pm – closing concert featuring hits from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s with Discomania

Over the two preceding days, other themed events will take place across the venue:

• Friday 2nd, 9.00 pm – Cine-Teatro Fassino: ‘I’ll Never Be Vegan’ – explore the issues that lead people to choose a more sustainable lifestyle

• Saturday 3rd – Bertotto Auditorium: *Processi Bestiali*, a theatre production suitable for adult audiences

• Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th – Porta Ferrata Gallery: *Oltre il limite della Specie*, a group exhibition