NUTRITION & LONGEVITY FESTIVAL® 2026 IN CERVIA: GUESTS, PROGRAM AND USEFUL INFORMATION

Just one day to go until the Nutrition & Longevity Festival^® 2026. On Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September, the Fantini Club in Cervia hosts two free days, open to everyone, to discover how nutrition, sport and lifestyle can help us live better and longer.

The program includes meetings with scientists, athletes and chefs, cooking shows, sports activities, workshops, hands-on labs, and moments dedicated to children and young people. Admission is free and no booking is required.

Two free days of science, sport and culture

The Festival brings the themes of healthy longevity to the Cervia seafront in a format accessible to all ages: from scientific research on nutrition to sports practice, from cooking to creativity. It is an opportunity designed for families, schools, athletes and anyone who wants to take care of their health with concrete, science-based tools.

At the previous 2025 edition, the Festival recorded over 10,500 attendees and more than 185,000 online views. Learn more about the Festival.

The guests of the Nutrition & Longevity Festival^® 2026

Science, sport and culture

• Valter Longo, Director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles
• Niko Romito, chef and entrepreneur
• Ciro Ferrara, former footballer and sports commentator
• Fabio Scozzoli, Italian national team swimmer, short-course world champion and European champion
• Luca Ballarè and Federico Cotti, athletes of the Youth Paralympic Alpine Skiing Team
• Gregorio Paltrinieri, Olympic swimming champion, with a video contribution

Institutions

• Anna Maria Bernini, Minister of University and Research
• Mariolina Castellone, Vice President of the Senate of the Republic
• Carmela Palumbo, Head of the Department for the Education and Training System, Ministry of Education and Merit
• Roberta Frisoni, Regional Councillor, Emilia-Romagna Region

Joining them will be nutrition and longevity experts, athletes, physicians, researchers, schools, sports associations and many other figures from the worlds of sport and culture. Discover all the guests.

What you will see at the Festival

• Cooking shows and tastings, bringing the principles of a health-promoting diet to the table.
• Sport, yoga, Pilates and mindfulness, to experience movement in all its forms.
• Talks and meetings with experts and athletes, to explore the link between nutrition, physical activity and longevity.
• Activities and workshops for children and young people, to learn good habits while having fun. Discover the activities.
• Art, photography and creativity, to tell the story of health and well-being through different languages.
• Open-air cinema and music, to end the day in good company.

Not-to-be-missed events

• Saturday 12 September, 10:45 a.m.: official opening of the Festival with Valter Longo.
• Saturday 12 September, 9:00 p.m.: open-air screening of the documentary “Fasting and the Longevity Revolution” (Il digiuno e la rivoluzione della longevità).
• Sunday 13 September, 9:15 a.m.: Longevity Walk (Cammino della Longevità), a limited-capacity activity for which booking is appreciated.
• Sunday 13 September, 12:00 p.m.: institutional round table “Longevity and Institutions”, with Anna Maria Bernini and Mariolina Castellone.
• Sunday 13 September, 4:30 p.m.: interview with Ciro Ferrara.
• Sunday 13 September, 5:15 p.m.: interview with Valter Longo and chef Niko Romito, a dialogue between science and haute cuisine.

What if it rains?

No problem: the Festival will take place as planned, with the events moved indoors.

Frequently asked questions

When and where does the Nutrition & Longevity Festival^® 2026 take place?

On Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026 at the Fantini Club in Cervia, on Lungomare Grazia Deledda.

How much does it cost to attend?

Nothing: admission is free and open to everyone, with no need to book. Booking is appreciated only for certain limited-capacity activities, such as the Longevity Walk.

Are there activities for children and young people?

Yes. The program includes activities and workshops dedicated to children and young people, as well as sports sessions and talks designed for the youngest.

What happens if it rains?

The Festival takes place as planned even in bad weather, with the events moved indoors.

We look forward to seeing you in Cervia on 12 and 13 September at the Nutrition & Longevity Festival^®!