The traditional Fall Festival will take place in Jesolo’s historic center on Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18. This year’s festival will feature warm fall colors blended with the aromas and flavors of spices from around the world.

Food area:

The festival will begin on Friday, October 16, at 6:30 p.m. with the early opening of the food area in Piazza della Repubblica. The area will also be open on Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, starting at 12:30 p.m.

Flea markets:

On Saturday the 17th and Sunday the 18th, starting at 10:00 a.m., the markets will open on Cesare Battisti Street, Piazza I Maggio, and Nazario Sauro Street, where visitors can find vendors offering crafts, creative goods, wellness products, and food and wine. There will also be space for farms promoting local products.

• Spice Market: Piazza I Maggio;
• Craft and Local Products Market: Via C. Battisti;
• Coldiretti Farmers' Market: Via Nazario Sauro.

Workshops and Stories:

• When Stories Come to Life: “Autumn Festival” with Roberta Ruggiero. Saturday, the 17th, starting at 10:00 a.m. at the public library.
• Fall Art Workshops with NonSoloTata. Sunday, October 18, 2026, in the garden of the Public Library.
• No one sees more shoes than a dog! Saturday, the 17th, starting at 4:00 p.m. at the Jmuseo

Carousels and DJ sets:

At Piazza Kennedy: Saturday the 17th and Sunday the 18th, rides open at 10:00 a.m., music with DJ sets starting at 4:00 p.m.

I Shine with Spices:

The event will also feature the 5th edition of the “M’illumino di Spezie” festival. Don’t miss the “Spices from Around the World” exhibition and the spectacular chili-eating contest, where the most daring competitors will face off in a series of truly fiery tastings.

The program:

Saturday, October 17

Piazza I Maggio:

• 10:00 a.m.: Autumn-themed readings at the library.
• 3:30 p.m.: Spice tastings begin in the Gelli Room of the Library.
• 4:00 p.m.: “Trasloco in Campagna” performance.
• 5:30 p.m.: Remarks by the Administration.
• 6:30 p.m.: National Chili-Eating Contest Finals.

City Hall area:

• 2:30 p.m.: Boat rides with Remiera Jesolo.
• 2:30 p.m.: Wooden toys in the wellness and sports area.
• 8:30 p.m.: GENESI show – Japanese drums, dance, and fire; traveling performances.

Piazza della Repubblica:

• 3:30 p.m.: Music with students from the JAM School.
• 7:00 p.m.: Music with a DJ in the food area.

Sunday, October 18

Piazza I Maggio:

• 2:30 p.m.: Workshops dedicated to fall—and filled with the scent of spices!
• 3:00 p.m.: Demonstration of pediatric choking relief maneuvers by ULSS 4.
• 4:00 p.m.: Cooking demonstration begins.
• 5:00 p.m.: "Spezie" talk show, followed by a tasting.

City Hall area:

• 2:30 p.m.: Boat rides with Remiera Jesolo.
• 2:30 p.m.: Wooden toys in the wellness and sports area.

Piazza della Repubblica:

• 2:30 p.m.: Music performed by students from the Monteverdi School.
• 7:00 p.m.: Music with a DJ in the food area.
• 8:00 p.m.: Musical performance by the band Turbo Max.