Cena dei Mille 2026
Not just a simple dinner, but a journey through the flavours and elegance of Parma – an experience to be savoured at least once in a lifetime
Parma, a showcase for culinary excellence
La Cena dei Mille is one of Italy’s most exclusive gastronomic events, an unmissable occasion for anyone wishing to experience the authentic spirit of Italy’s Food Valley.
In the heart of Parma’s historic centre, a spectacular 400-metre-long banquet table welcomes a thousand guests for an evening celebrating the flavours, traditions and leading figures of Italian cuisine. For the 2026 edition, the guest of honour will be two-Michelin-starred chef Gennaro Esposito, owner of the restaurant La Torre del Saracino in Vico Equense, who will create the evening’s first course with his famous mixed pasta soup with rock fish.
Exquisite produce, carefully selected wines and a menu created by leading culinary professionals come together in a refined and convivial atmosphere, where every detail is attended to with passion.
Parma, recognised by UNESCO as a Creative City of Gastronomy, is thus transformed into an elegant open-air restaurant, offering a unique and unforgettable experience: an evening under the stars where flavour, elegance and conviviality take centre stage.
Città
Parma
Descrizione
Programme
8 September 2026
Day 1
Arrival in Parma and check-in at a selected hotel in the historic centre. In the evening, attend the exclusive ‘Cena dei Mille’ with reserved seating and convenient access just a short walk from the hotel.
A special evening featuring authentic flavours, renowned chefs and the magical atmosphere of the illuminated historic squares.
Day 2
Breakfast at the hotel. Private guided tour of Parma’s historic centre, exploring the city’s most iconic sites: from the Roman Forum to the Governor’s Palace, from the picturesque Piazza Duomo with its Cathedral and pink marble Baptistery, to the monumental Pilotta complex, a testament to the power of the Farnese family.
The tour concludes amongst the stalls and aromas of the market in Piazza Ghiaia, offering a chance to experience the city through its everyday life and culinary traditions.
The tour price includes:
_ Admission to the ‘Cena dei Mille 2026’
_ Overnight stay at a hotel in Parma’s historic centre, including breakfast
_ Half-day guided tour of the city
_ Assistance Emilia Welcome Incoming Tour Operator in Parma
