6th Annual “Little Italy” San Jose Festival (2023)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Celebrate all things Italian in San Jose’s Little Italy San Jose District.

• ~ Authentic Italian Cuisine from Little Italy Businesses and Italian Restaurants located throughout Santa Clara County.
• ~ Supercars of Italy Car show featuring over 60 Lamborghini and Ferrari luxury vehicles
• ~ Fantastic Entertainment lineup including Pasquale Esposito, Vanessa Raci (New York), Anthony Nino Lane Band, Cory Pesatauro (Rhode Island), and other authentic Italian musicians.

In addition, there will be a wine garden pouring both Italian and Cal-Italia wines, Artisan Italian Craft vendors and Children’s Activities. Free Festival and plenty of parking at the adjacent SAP Center. San Jose Diridon Station is also within walking distance of Public Transportation options by Caltrain or VTA Lightrail.

Main Stage

• 11:00 – 11:30 – Opening Ceremony
• 11:30 – 11:45 – Italian and American National Anthems
• 12:15 – 12:45pm – Cory Pesatauro Accordion Entertainer
• 1:15pm – 1:45pm – Vanessa Raci Italian Jazz
• 1:45pm – 2:15pm – Vanessa Raci & Cory Pesatauro
• 3:15pm – 4:45pm – Italian Tenor – Pasquale Esposito (Headliner)
• 5:30pm – 7pm – Anthony Nino Lane Band (Closing Band)

Street Performances

• ​Balliamo Italian Folk Dance Group (Various Times)
• ​Pizza Acrobatics – 2:30pm – 3pm

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.