Porcini Mushroom Festival in Lariano
The Porcini Mushroom Festival is an annual event that celebrates the porcini mushroom, known as the “King of the Woods.” This year, the new edition returns from September 10 to 21, 2025 in Lariano, a town in the province of Rome.
The program of the festival
The event takes place at Via Napoli No. 201 with free admission. The festival is organized by the Porcini Mushroom Festival Association, which has been active since 1991, and is an established tradition in the area. During the event, participants can enjoy a wide selection of porcini mushroom dishes, fettuccine, meat main courses and sandwiches, as well as numerous side activities celebrating local culture and traditions.
The program for the 2025 event includes many guests, with performances starting at 9 pm.
Here is the list of featured performers:
- Wednesday, Sept. 10 Iva Zanicchi, Fausto Leali, Amedeo Minghi, Rita Forte (hosts Mara Venier)
- Thursday, Sept. 11 Uccio De Santis
- Friday, Sept. 12 Peppe Iodice and BKG
- Saturday, September 13 Dado
- Sunday, Sept. 14 Max Mania (883 tribute)
- Monday, September 15 Tribute Zucchero
- Tuesday, September 16 Cristina D’Avena
- Wednesday, September 17 Fred De Palma
- Thursday, September 18 Biagio Izzo
- Friday, September 19 Nomadi
- Saturday, September 20 Cristiano Malgioglio
- Sunday, Sept. 21 Sal Da Vinci
Each evening is devoted to different shows and concerts featuring well-known singers, comedians and tribute bands, offering a calendar full of events for all tastes.
Rocca Priora’s Porcini Mushroom Festival.
The Porcino Mushroom Festival is also held in Rocca Priora, in the town of Colle di Fuori, in the province of Rome. During this event, also in September, visitors can enjoy a variety of dishes based on porcini mushrooms, which are the stars of the festival. The festival is an opportunity to celebrate the local culinary tradition and enjoy a festive atmosphere.
It takes place on two weekends, September 5-6-7 and 12-13-14, at the foot of the Castelli Romani, for lunch and dinner. In all, there are two thousand seats in the shade of the Castelli Romani Park. The event offers visitors the chance to enjoy tasty dishes, accompanied by live music and other activities.