When is the Scottsdale Italian Festival 2026? The 11th Annual Scottsdale Italian Festival is Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Scottsdale Civic Center, according to the Italian Association of Arizona and Experience Scottsdale.
What should you know before you go? It is a ticketed weekend of Italian food, live entertainment, and La Strada del Vino—a wine experience the organizers describe with 30+ wines from regions across Italy. Hours and starting prices below come from the official Ticketspice page; buy there or through links on the Association site rather than unverified resellers.
Data note: Dates, venue name, hours, packages and starting prices come from italianassociation.org, the Italian Association Ticketspice ticketing page, and experiencescottsdale.com (fetched November 6, 2026). No third-party resale prices are cited.
2026 Festival Snapshot
- Event: 11th Scottsdale Italian Festival
- Dates: November 7–8, 2026
- Saturday hours: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. (Ticketspice)
- Sunday hours: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (Ticketspice)
- Location: Scottsdale Civic Center, Old Town Scottsdale
- Presented by: Italian Association of Arizona
- Theme called out by organizers: La Strada del Vino (The Street of Wine)
- General Admission pre-sale: $14.99 ($30 regular)
- GA + Wine Tasting pre-sale: $54.99 ($75 regular)
- De Cecco VIP pre-sale: $185 ($250 regular)
- Children 12 and under: free (no ticket necessary, per Ticketspice)
- Saturday bocce tournament: listed on Ticketspice (team entry pricing on that page)
Where It Is and How Official Listings Describe It
Scottsdale Civic Center
The Italian Association festival page names Scottsdale Civic Center as the location. Experience Scottsdale lists the same weekend (November 7–8, 2026) at Scottsdale Civic Center and points visitors to the presenter website for admission details. The Old Town Scottsdale events calendar places the festival at Civic Center / 3939 North Drinkwater Boulevard.
Civic Center is walkable to much of Old Town’s gallery and restaurant core—plan arrival time around ticket entry and any wine-experience check-in the Association requires.
What the weekend includes (organizer description)
Official pages highlight:
- Authentic Italian cuisine
- Live entertainment
- La Strada del Vino wine experience (30+ wines noted on Experience Scottsdale / Ticketspice framing)
- Saturday bocce tournament (Ticketspice and Old Town calendar)
- Optional VIP lounge experience (De Cecco VIP package on Ticketspice)
Programming can shift closer to the weekend—recheck the Association site the week of the event.
Tickets and Packages (Official Ticketspice)
Buy from the official channel
Purchase on the Italian Association’s Ticketspice page (linked from italianassociation.org). Ticketspice notes that limited pre-sale tickets are available and regular price applies after the pre-sale limit is reached. For purchase problems, the page lists info@italianassociation.org.
Starting prices fetched November 6, 2026
| Ticket | Pre-sale | Regular (listed) | | --- | --- | --- | | General Admission | $14.99 | $30.00 | | General Admission + Wine Tasting | $54.99 | $75.00 | | De Cecco VIP | $185.00 | $250.00 |
GA + Wine Tasting (Ticketspice) includes: 1 General Admission ticket, 6 wine-tasting tickets for La Strada del Vino, and 1 glass + lanyard on pre-sale tickets.
De Cecco VIP (Ticketspice) includes: 1 GA ticket, 6 wine-tasting tickets, VIP lounge access, 4 premium wine tastings, 3 chef-inspired Italian pasta dishes (Chef Francesco Allegro named on the page), and glass + lanyard on pre-sale tickets.
Bocce tournament – Saturday: Ticketspice lists a pre-sale only $100 team entry that includes 4 General Admission tickets (one per player on a team of four). Contact listed on that page for tournament questions.
Children 12 and under are always free—no ticket necessary, per Ticketspice. Confirm any age-check policy at the gate.
Always verify the live cart before you pay; packages and inventory change.
Planning Tips for a Smooth Weekend
- Decide Saturday vs. Sunday early. Saturday runs later (to 7 p.m.) and includes the bocce tournament; Sunday ends at 5 p.m.
- Buy wine or VIP packages ahead if that is your plan—pre-sale inventory is described as limited.
- Pair with other November plans. If you are building a Scottsdale weekend, Christmas at the Princess 2026 opens later in November for lights season.
- Use Civic Center / Old Town parking guidance the city and event publish that week; downtown events stack up in November.
- Arrive near opening if you want food lines and wine check-in without rushing—especially Saturday.
If the festival weekend has you thinking about a Scottsdale address—or you already live nearby and are mapping fall events—I’m glad to help with the real estate side while you enjoy Old Town.
“November in Old Town fills up fast—Canal Convergence energy, holiday lights on the horizon, and weekends like the Italian Festival. I treat the Civic Center calendar like a local’s planning tool: buy the official ticket, pick your day, then enjoy Scottsdale without the gate-line surprise.”
— Elizabeth Vijan, Tackett Team, eXp Realty
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Scottsdale Italian Festival 2026?
November 7–8, 2026, at Scottsdale Civic Center (Italian Association + Experience Scottsdale).
What are the hours?
Sat 11 a.m.–7 p.m. and Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m. (Ticketspice).
How much are tickets?
Official Ticketspice lists GA from $14.99 pre-sale ($30 regular), with higher wine and VIP packages; children 12 and under free. Confirm live pricing.
Where is it held?
Scottsdale Civic Center in Old Town Scottsdale.
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Sources: Italian Association of Arizona — 11th Scottsdale Italian Festival · Official Ticketspice ticketing page (hours & prices) · Experience Scottsdale: Scottsdale Italian Festival · Old Town Scottsdale events calendar listing
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