Sagra dei Osei 2026: a week of tradition, music and entertainment in Cisano

From Friday 4 to Wednesday 9 September 2026, Cisano di Bardolino will host the traditional Sagra dei Osei festival, organised by the Municipality of Bardolino and Fondazione Bardolino Top together with local associations. The programme combines food, exhibitions, markets, music and events devoted to popular culture.

On Friday 4 September at 6 pm, exhibitions and markets will open, with the inauguration in the Civic Hall of Raffaello Boni’s photo exhibition, “Immagini della Sagra ’70–’80”. The food stalls will open at 7 pm, while at 9.30 pm the entertainment area will host a concert by Al-B.Band.

On Saturday 5 September at 5.45 am, Unquartoallesiè will set off: a walking and running event along the lakeside route from Cisano through Bardolino to Lazise, dedicated to Don Andrea Giacomelli. The day will continue with bell concerts and, in the evening, music by Walter Master. On Sunday 6 September, the programme includes carillon bell performances, educational activities at the Pieve di Cisano, wooden games and ballroom dancing with Susanna Pepe.

On Monday 7 September, the entertainment area will present Circo Max, a tribute to 883 and Max Pezzali. Tuesday 8 September will be devoted to the Primavere, with competitions, prize-giving ceremonies and the Gara delle trippe. There will also be a chioccolo performance, bell concerts, a concert by the Filarmonica di Bardolino and a performance by Toys Planet Queen.

The festival will close on Wednesday 9 September with Sangue Blues and, at 10 pm, a fireworks display.