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Little Italy San Jose Italian Festival 2026

Sunday, October 4, 2026 - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE or Donation
Little Italy San Jose | 323 W St John St, San Jose, CA 95110
South Bay

Event Details

Little Italy San Jose

Established in 2016, The Little Italy Italian Festival draws 20k to 25k people to Little Italy San Jose. Celebrate “everything Italian” with one of the largest Italian car shows in the United States, an authentic Italian food festival, nonstop Italian headliner entertainment and much more. Festival is organized by the Little Italy San Jose Foundation (501c3) and 100% of the proceeds benefit the newly opened Little Italy San Jose Cultural Center & Museum.

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.


Cost: FREE*
*FREE or Donation
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Block Party, Community, Eating & Drinking, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Kids & Families, Live Music
Address: 323 W St John St, San Jose, CA 95110

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