20K-25K attendees since 2016
Come celebrate our 10th anniversary and experience Italian culture, food, music and community in the heart of San Jose.
Opening Ceremony
11:30am
Location
Little Italy District, San Jose
Intersection of Little Italy Way & Sharks Way, San Jose, CA
Little Italy Festival Hours
11am - 7pm
What to Expect
Celebrate all things Italian at one of San Jose's largest festivals!
Join 20,000–25,000 attendees for a full day of authentic Italian cuisine, nonstop live entertainment, incredible Italian supercars, wine tasting, arts & crafts, cultural exhibits, family activities and more.
Super Cars of Italy
Experience one of the largest Italian car shows in the United States, featuring Lamborghini, Ferrari, Italian motorcycles and more.
Wine Tasting
Taste wines from some of the best Cal-Italia wineries in California.
Arts & Crafts
Explore Italian arts & crafts, cultural exhibits, Italian Museum tours and Little Italy Italian businesses.
Live Entertainment
Enjoy nonstop Italian entertainment throughout the day with an incredible lineup of performers.
Family Fun
Bring the whole family for children's activities and a ride on the Little Italy Train!
Cultural Activities
Explore and Learn about Italian culture and Italian American contributions at the Festival and Little Italy Museum.
Authentic Italian Cuisine
Enjoy endless authentic Italian food from some of the Bay Area's favorite Italian restaurants and Little Italy businesses.
Cassic American Cars
Explore Italian arts & crafts, cultural exhibits, Italian Museum tours and Little Italy Italian businesses.
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Little Italy Businesses
Explore and support the bsuinesses of the Little Italy San Jose Business district. Make sure to check out Paesano Ristorante, Little Italy Museum, Italian Cellar Speakeasy, Henry's Hi-life, Bibo's Pizza/Torino Panino, Poor House Bistro, Little Wine House & Ancora Vino.
Featuring Italian Tenor
Pasquale Esposito
Free Live
Entertainment Schedule
11:30AM - Opening Ceremonies
12:15 PM: Cory Pesaturo
(World-class accordion entertainer)
1:15 PM: Vanessa Racci
(Italian Jazz artist from New York)
1:45 PM: Cory Pesaturo & Vanessa Racci
(Special combined duo set)
3:15 PM: Pasquale Esposito
(Acclaimed Italian Tenor and festival headliner)
5:30 PM – Close: Anthony Nino Lane Band
(Energetic festival favorites & street dance)
Authentic Italian Cuisine
Come hungry!
Enjoy endless authentic Italian food items from some of the Bay Area's best Italian restaurants and Little Italy businesses.
From festival favorites to traditional Italian cuisine, food is at the heart of the Little Italy San Jose Italian Festival.
Supercars of Italy/Classic American Car Showcase
New at this year's Little Italy Festival our popular Ferrari & Lamborghini supercars will be joined by American Classics in partnership with Goombah's Car club
This Italian and American car showcase gives you the chance to see some incredible Italian automotive engineering up close & celebrating American automotive heritage while enjoying everything the Italian festival has to offer.
Family Fun + Festivities
The Little Italy San Jose Italian Festival is a celebration for all ages.
Enjoy:
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Children's activities
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The Little Italy Train
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Italian arts & crafts
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Cultural exhibits
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Italian Museum tours
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Italian businesses and vendors
Bring the entire family and celebrate Italian culture together.
Festival Grounds Map
Find your way around Little Italy San Jose and easily locate food, entertainment, the Supercars of Italy Car Show, children's activities, cultural exhibits, vendors and more.
Parking
Secure your spot at the festival parking lots. We recommend arriving early to avoid potential congestion. Please click here for parking details.
Public Transit
San Jose Diridon Transit Station where both Caltrain and Light Rail are accessible are located only 3 blocks from the Little Italy San Jose Festival.
Biking/Walking
Enjoy the scenic route to our festival grounds. The Little Italy district is easily accessible by bike or walking, with the festival entrance located in the heart of San Jose.
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