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ORIENT FESTIVAL

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THE UDINE ORIENTAL FESTIVAL IS FINALLY BACK!

Get ready to experience the magic of the world’s biggest festival dedicated to the East!

For two consecutive weekends, the Udine Exhibition Centre is transformed into a bridge spanning the gap between dream and reality.

DATES AND VENUE: Saturday 5, Sunday 6, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026, Udine Exhibition Centre.

OPENING HOURS: from 10.00 to 20.00.

A programme brimming with culture and folklore, featuring breathtaking performances, ancient ceremonies and the participation of international artists from Japan, India, the Philippines, Tibet, Indonesia, China, India, Thailand, South Korea and over 20 other countries!

WHY YOU CAN’T MISS IT:

Hundreds of pieces of content and events taking place simultaneously.

Food stalls, bazaars and authentic traditions.

Health and Wellbeing

Performances run continuously from opening to closing

Conferences, seminars and workshops

Free activities

And much, much more!!

TICKETS

Online (corsia riservata!): Intero 16,80€ | Ridotto 11,80€ (8-11 anni)

At the box office: Full price €16 | Concession €11 (8–11 years)

Children under 7 stay for FREE!

USEFUL LINKS:

Tutte le info: https://www.festivaldelloriente.it/

Discover the free courses and the activities: https://www.festivaldelloriente.it/corsi-e-attivita/

Info/How to get there https://www.festivaldelloriente.it/informazioni-e…/

PARCHEGGIO: Migliaia di posti auto disponibili tutto intorno a Fiera di Udine.

We look forward to welcoming you so we can experience the magic of the East together!

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