Jundiaí is known for the “Festa da Uva” (Grape Festival), one of the largest events of its kind in Latin America. However, this city in the interior of São Paulo also stands out for the Festa Italiana de Jundiaí( ), a celebration that brings together faith, culture, and cuisine to honor the memory of the immigrants who settled in the region.
In 2026, the event will reach its 38th edition from May 23 to June 14 at Praça José Orlandi. Featuring stalls offering Italian delicacies, musical performances, and the traditional Mediterranean hospitality, just 60 kilometers from the capital of São Paulo.
Festival celebrates Italian immigration in the interior of São Paulo
The Mediterranean influence in the region began in 1887 with the arrival of the first Italian immigrants to the Barão de Jundiaí settlement. Over time, new settlers established themselves there, forever changing the course of the city.
Their expertise in viticulture transformed Jundiaí into the “Land of Grapes, ” a powerhouse in Brazilian wine production. Furthermore, it is estimated that over 50% of Jundiaí’s population is of direct Italian descent.
This strong connection led the local community to create the festival in 1988 to celebrate the centennial of immigration. Conceived by leaders such as Alfredo Paoletti and Father Giuseppe Bortolato, the event began as a fair featuring traditional delicacies.
However, over the course of four decades, the festival organized by the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish has established itself as one of the city’s main cultural events, supported by hundreds of volunteers who preserve family recipes and traditional preparation methods.
Visit the Italian Festival in Jundiaí!
The 38th edition promises to bring together culture and cuisine. The program begins on May 16 with a special opening dinner in the hall of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish. Tickets cost R$ 130 and include all-you-can-eat pizza, gnocchi, pasta, fried polenta, and other dishes.
The festival at José Orlandi Square begins on May 23 and will have free admission, with food sold separately. The menu features artisanal dishes such as pasta, risotto, lasagna, fried polenta, focaccia, and the famous fogaça. Visitors can also sample new items like Italianmortadella sandwiches and traditional sweets.
In addition to the food, visitors can enjoy concerts featuring Italian music and moments of faith, such as Mass and blessings. A complete experience that reinforces Italian tradition in the São Paulo countryside and supports good causes, as all proceeds go toward donations and social projects of the parish.
📍 Rua Humberto Primeiro, 103 – Colônia, Jundiaí/SP
📅 Opening dinner: May 16, 7:30 PM | Festival in the Square: May 23 to June 14, every Saturday (6:00 PM to 10:00 PM) and Sunday (11:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
🎟️ Tickets for the opening dinner must be purchased in advance by phone at (11) 4584-1406 or via WhatsApp at (11) 96687-8541
🇮🇹 More information at festaitalianadejundiai.com.br and @festaitalianadejundiai