Festival of the Ways 2026
18 September - 20 September
From September 18 to 20, the sixth edition of the Festival of the Ways will take place in the evocative setting of the Ex Convento dell’Osservanza, immersed in the beauty of Romagna and the Vena del Gesso Park, recently recognized by UNESCO.
For three days, Brisighella will become a meeting point for trekking enthusiasts, hikers, and the curious alike, eager to discover the eight ways that cross Romagna. The Via Romea Germanica, the Cammino di Dante, Cammino di San Vicinio, Cammino di Sant’Antonio, Cammino di Assisi, Cammino di San Francesco da Rimini a La Verna, Alta Via dei Parchi, and the Viae Misericordiae are the paths that will offer the opportunity to closely learn the stories of the ancient routes that traverse the region. In the convent’s refectory, the conference “The Circuit of the Ways of Emilia Romagna and the Valorization of the Territories” will be held and also broadcast via streaming.
Friday, September 18
6:00 PM Institutional greetings and opening of the 2026 Festival – Refettorio dell’Osservanza –
7:00 PM Concert by the Mandolin and Guitar Ensemble of the “C. Pollini” Conservatory of Padua – Refettorio dell’Osservanza –
8:00 PM “Behind the Scenes” ballet and recitation by Enrica Piancastelli – Associazione Ordine della Torre – Chiostro dei Novizi –
Saturday, September 19
9:00 AM “Natural Healing Yoga” energetic awakening and grounding with Denise Galassini
9:00 AM Meeting at the Complesso dell’Osservanza, Via Masironi 3. Excursion through the hills of Brisighella, among the gullies, the Tanaccia cave, and the vineyards – GAE Stefano Schiassi – return at approximately 5:00 PM
8:10 AM meeting at the Brisighella station, 8:17 AM train, excursion on the Alta Via dei Parchi from San Cassiano with Trekking Italia, arrival at the Complesso dell’Osservanza at 6:00 PM
10:30 AM historical walk in the Borgo with guide Silvia Mordini
3:30 PM “Meeting and Workshops” with Annalisa Tavazzani from “l’Essenza di Annetta”: a journey through the knowledge and flavors of herbs, herbal teas, aromatic salts, and more
6:00 PM Presentation and inauguration of the exhibition “Geografie della materia,” a journey through contemporary sculpture and mosaic in Brisighella curated by Mauro Pipani – Refettorio dell’Osservanza
7:00 PM Sunset meditation with Sonia Fluessenza, certified holistic guide
9:00 PM Italian songwriting: “Parlami d’amore Mariù” Nicoletta Fabbri jazz quartet
Sunday, September 20
9:00 AM “Natural Healing Yoga of Breath, the language of the body in motion” with Denise Galassini
10:00 AM Nordic Walking lesson with Luca Ferroni
10:00 AM conference “A territory to live and discover,” interventions regarding personal experiences of pilgrimage and ways
10:30 AM Meeting at the Complesso dell’Osservanza, Via Masironi 3. Trekking to the Dolina Faenza – a route in the Vena del Gesso Romagnola Regional Park with Sandro Bassi;
11:00 AM Holy Mass at the Collegiata
5:00 PM at the Dolina Faenza, “Brasil” Concert for Recondite Armonie
3:30 PM Guided visit to the Church and Convent by the Amici dell’Osservanza.
5:00 PM A walk through hell, Giovanni Tonelli voice, Marta Celli Celtic harp, Refettorio dell’Osservanza
8:00 PM Closing of the Festival
Markets and refreshment point: Friday and Saturday from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Event info:
0546/81166
prolocobrisighella@gmail.com
www.brisighella.org
