# Well-heeled London residents say ‘no grazie’ to Italian festival featuring pasta workshops, opera singing and deli marquee in case it provokes ‘Aperol-induced disorder’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/well-heeled-london-residents-say-no-grazie-to-italian-festival-featuring-pasta-workshops-opera-singing-and-deli-marquee-in-case-it-provokes-aperol-induced-disorder/
- Published: 2026-11-07T12:46:56+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T13:04:00+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16273909/London-residents-no-Italian-festival-Aperol-induced-disorder.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Europe, World

## Key points

- Council rejects the proposed festival on Richmond Green.
- Residents cited noise, behaviour and cricket disruption.
- The organiser had offered changes, but objections remained.

## Summary

Richmond upon Thames Council has rejected an application for a three-day Italian food and arts festival on Richmond Green after local residents raised concerns about noise, antisocial behaviour and disruption to cricket. The decision followed 45 objections, despite the organiser’s plans for family activities, food workshops and opera performances.

The Marzamemi Festival drew 2,800 attendees last year and was proposed to finish by 8.30pm on Friday and Saturday, and 6.30pm on Sunday. Organiser Emily Ceraudo said she had reduced the area used on the green from 40 to 38 per cent and offered acoustic monitoring, but cricket teams and local groups remained opposed; some residents supported the event.

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