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Truffle Festivals in Italy 2026: Alba, San Miniato and More
The white truffle festivals in Italy in 2026: dates for Alba, San Miniato, Acqualagna and Città di Castello, what each is like and how to choose.
The truffle festivals in Italy peak in November, when the white truffle season is at its height. Four big fairs share the month: Alba in Piedmont, San Miniato in Tuscany, Acqualagna in the Marche and Città di Castello in Umbria. Here are the 2026 dates, what each fair is like and how to choose between them.
Last updated: October 21, 2026. We checked the dates below on the official sites of the fairs and on the regional tourism portals of Tuscany and Umbria on that date.
Truffle festivals in Italy 2026 at a glance
| Fair and location | 2026 dates | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Alba International White Truffle Fair, 96th edition (Alba, Piedmont) | October 10 – December 6 | The longest fair, plus Langhe wine country |
| San Miniato White Truffle Market (San Miniato, Tuscany) | November 14–15, 21–22 and 28–29 (not yet confirmed by the organizer) | A Tuscan hill town between Florence and Pisa |
| Acqualagna International White Truffle Fair, 61st edition (Acqualagna, Marche) | October 25 and 31; November 1, 7, 8, 14 and 15 | A traditional truffle town off the usual routes |
| Città di Castello White Truffle Show, 46th edition (Città di Castello, Umbria) | October 31 – November 1, November 7–8 and 14–15 | Pairing truffles with an Umbria trip |
Alba, the longest of the truffle festivals in Italy
Alba’s fair is the longest of the four: its 96th edition runs from October 10 to December 6, 2026, according to the fair’s official site. However, we didn’t confirm hours or tickets on that site, so check them before you go. For tickets, timings and truffle hunts, read our guide to the Alba White Truffle Fair.
San Miniato: the National White Truffle Market
Among the truffle festivals in Italy, San Miniato, a hill town between Florence and Pisa, holds its white truffle market on the last three weekends of November. In 2026 that means November 14–15, 21–22 and 28–29, according to Visit Tuscany and italia.it. The organizer, the Fondazione San Miniato Promozione, hadn’t posted the 2026 dates on its own site when we checked, so confirm them there before you travel.
The market spreads through the old town, with more than 150 stands over about a kilometer. Truffle sellers gather at the top of the hill, below the tower of Frederick II, and the Officina del Tartufo hosts cooking shows, talks and wine tastings with local winemakers. San Miniato also holds a record: in 1954, a white truffle of 2.52 kg (about 5.5 lb) was found nearby, as italia.it recounts.
However, we couldn’t confirm the opening hours or whether entry is free, so check before you go.
Acqualagna: the International White Truffle Fair
Acqualagna, in the Marche, holds a fair that is now called “International” rather than “National”. The 61st edition runs on October 25 and 31 and November 1, 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026, according to the town’s official fair site. Many events on the program are free or need a booking, but the site doesn’t state whether the fair itself charges entry.
Città di Castello: the National White Truffle Show
In Umbria, Città di Castello hosts the 46th Salone Nazionale del Tartufo Bianco Pregiato over three weekends: October 31 – November 1, November 7–8 and November 14–15, 2026, according to Umbria Tourism. It’s an easy add-on to a trip through Umbria. In the same weeks, the region’s Frantoi Aperti olive oil festival opens the local mills.
Which of the truffle festivals in Italy should you choose?
- For the classic experience: Alba, with the widest program and the Langhe wineries nearby.
- For a Tuscan trip: San Miniato, which is easy to combine with Florence, Pisa or Lucca.
- For late-November travel: San Miniato’s last weekend (November 28–29) or Alba, which runs until December 6.
- For an Umbria or Marche trip: Città di Castello or Acqualagna, both over by mid-November.
Add a truffle hunt to your trip
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A fair shows you the truffles, while a hunt shows you how dogs find them. Near San Miniato, this truffle hunting experience in San Miniato with tasting heads into the woods with a trained dog. In Piedmont, this truffle hunt starting from Alba pairs well with the fair. To find a base, compare hotels in Florence on Expedia for San Miniato or places to stay in Alba on Expedia.
Before you go, also read our guide to truffle hunting in Italy, the truffle hunt in Tuscany and our list of events in Italy in November.
Sources and verification
On October 21, 2026, we checked the official sites of the Alba fair (fieradeltartufo.org) and the Acqualagna fair, Visit Tuscany and italia.it on the San Miniato market, the Fondazione San Miniato Promozione’s page on the market, and Umbria Tourism on the Città di Castello show. Dates can change, so check the organizers’ pages before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
When is the San Miniato White Truffle Market in 2026?
The San Miniato market runs on the last three weekends of November 2026: November 14–15, 21–22 and 28–29, according to Visit Tuscany and italia.it.
When is the Alba White Truffle Fair in 2026?
The 96th Alba International White Truffle Fair runs from October 10 to December 6, 2026.
Which of the November truffle festivals in Italy should I choose?
Choose Alba for the classic fair and the Langhe wineries, San Miniato for a Tuscan trip, and Acqualagna or Città di Castello for the Marche or Umbria. The last two end by mid-November.
What happens at the San Miniato truffle market?
More than 150 stands fill the old town, with truffle sellers at the top of the hill and cooking shows, talks and wine tastings at the Officina del Tartufo.
Is there an entrance fee for the truffle festivals in Italy?
It depends on the fair. We couldn’t confirm entry fees for any of the four fairs on their official pages when we checked, so check before you go.
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