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Identità: terra, germe, spirito - Mostra personale di Alessandro Norsa

San Benedetto Po (MN)

San Benedetto Po, Museo Civico Polironiano (biblioteca monastica, sala pittori, galleria sulla Sagrestia)

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Twenty-eight medium and large works, accompanied by explanatory panels, make up the exhibition path of Alessandro Norsa, anthropologist and collaborator of the Museo Civico Polironiano. The paintings range from the rock paintings of the Parco dei Camuni to the shamanic rituals of the steppes, from the agricultural festivals of Italian folklore to the sacred ceremonies of South America, in an intertwining of identity, land and spirit. The inauguration takes place on Saturday, June 20 at 10:30 a.m. in the Biblioteca monastica; the exhibition can be visited in the museum spaces until August 30. The catalog, which has the patronage of the Lombardy Region, is presented on the occasion of the opening.

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Free admission. Museum opening hours. Inauguration: Saturday, June 20, 2026, 10:30 a.m., at the Biblioteca monastica (Museo Civico Polironiano).

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Craft and flea markets

Amarcord - Mercatino delle cose di un tempo

San Benedetto Po (MN)

Every first Sunday of the month, from 7 am to 7 pm, the historic center of San Benedetto Po comes alive with "Amarcord - Mercatino delle cose di un tempo". Among the squares and streets of the village, about 150 exhibitors offer antiques, vintage items, collectibles, objects and reuse goods. The event, born from a passion for vintage and recovery, is organized by the Associazione Il Sogno di Vasco Devincenzi with the patronage of the Municipality. A regular appointment for those looking for curious objects, small treasures from the past and second-hand opportunities.

Fairs and markets

Mercato Contadino di San Benedetto Po

San Benedetto Po (MN)

The Mercato Contadino di San Benedetto Po, organized by the Consorzio Agrituristico Mantovano, brings local agricultural producers with their zero-kilometer excellence to Piazza Marconi every Friday. Seasonal fruit and vegetables, baked goods, fresh pasta, ragù, mustards, jams, and organic beef are available from the reopening; in the following weeks, cheeses and cured meats are also added. On Friday, May 22, the first market day, the morning is enlivened by a free tasting of risotto and other local specialties offered to the public at 11:30 AM.

Culture and exhibitions Ongoing

Mostra personale Rudolf Leitner – Grundberg: Il senso della grandezza

San Benedetto Po (MN)

From June 6 to September 27, 2026, the Polironiano monastic complex in San Benedetto Po (Mantua) hosts "Il senso della grandezza", a site-specific exhibition by Austrian artist Rudolf Leitner-Gründberg, curated by Peter Assmann, Paolo Bertelli and Paola Artoni. The internationally renowned project brings the master's luminous works to the spaces of the Museo Civico Polironiano, offering a special opportunity throughout the summer to experience contemporary art in a monumental setting.

Fairs and markets Ongoing

Fiera d'Agosto 2026

San Benedetto Po (MN)

The traditional Fiera d'Agosto returns to San Benedetto Po, with the usual funfair set up in Piazza Folengo. The event offers attractions for young and old, with games and entertainment for the whole family. The fair is an unmissable appointment of the sangiovannese summer.

Fairs and markets

Fiera Centenaria di Sant'Agostino di Governolo 2026

Bagnolo San Vito (MN)

La Fiera Centenaria di Sant'Agostino di Governolo 2026 si svolge nella frazione di Correggio Micheli, nel comune di Bagnolo San Vito. L'evento prevede chiusure al traffico veicolare in diverse vie per garantire la sicurezza dei partecipanti. La manifestazione si articola in più giornate, dal 29 agosto al 2 settembre 2026, con orari specifici per le chiusure stradali. Sono previsti anche spettacoli pirotecnici il 1° settembre.

Food and wine festivals

Sagra Patronale di San Bartolomeo 2026

Quistello (MN)

Torna a Quistello la tradizionale Sagra Patronale di San Bartolomeo, giunta all'edizione 2026. Per cinque giorni il paese si anima con stand gastronomici, spettacoli e momenti di aggregazione. L'evento è organizzato dall'Amministrazione Comunale in collaborazione con la locale Pro Loco. La manifestazione si svolge nell'area di Piazza Semeghini e vie limitrofe.