From September 18 through 20, 2026, Rye, New York, will celebrate Italian culture with the fourth annual Tiki Beach Italian Festival, a three-day event bringing together live music, food, entertainment and community spirit in Westchester County.
The festival will take place at Tiki Beach, located at 1 Playland Parkway in Rye. The celebration begins on Friday, September 18 at 5 p.m. and continues throughout Saturday and Sunday, offering families and visitors an entire weekend inspired by Italian and Italian American culture.
Entertainment will be a major part of the program, with live music and DJ performances scheduled during the festival. Among the announced performers are DJ Serg Entertainment, Lisa Messina, John Micalizzi and Angelo Venuto, with additional entertainment expected throughout the weekend.
Admission to the Italian Festival is free. Visitors will be able to enjoy a variety of food and beverages available for purchase while exploring the different vendors participating in the event. The festival is designed as a family-friendly gathering where people of all ages can spend time together while enjoying music, Italian flavors and a lively community atmosphere.
The 2026 edition is supported by Tony Pec, The Paulie Strong Foundation, Kings Capital Construction and Tiki Beach Live.
Now in its fourth year, the Italian Festival has become another opportunity for the Rye and Westchester communities to gather around Italian heritage, combining entertainment, food and celebration over an entire September weekend. Additional information is available from the organizers at 914-274-4211 and through the @tikibeach.rye social media account.
