Festival · July 24, 2026 – August 2, 2026 · Calvisano (BS)
Join the AVIS community for 10 days of lively celebration at the Calvisano Rugby Sports Center (July 24 - Aug 2)! This festival is packed with entertainment, from traditional Italian ballroom dancing and live concerts to DJ sets, card game tournaments, bingo, and gymnastics performances. Indulge in delicious local specialties like 'spiedo' (spit-roasted meat) and 'baccalà alla vicentina' (Vicenza-style codfish), available by reservation. Food and information points are open every evening from 7:30 PM to midnight.
Savor authentic local flavors with pre-booked specialties like 'Spiedo', a traditional spit-roasted meat dish, and 'Baccalà alla Vicentina', a renowned codfish preparation from the Vicenza region. These are true highlights of regional Italian cuisine.
The festival kicks off on Friday, July 24th, at 8:30 PM with a 'BACK TO SCHOOL' project presentation, followed by a DJ set with PAOLA PERONI at 9:00 PM. Saturday, July 25th, at 9:00 PM features traditional 'Ballo Liscio' (ballroom dancing) with the ROBERTO TAGLIANI Orchestra. Sunday, July 26th, includes a Holy Mass at the AVIS stand at 10:30 AM, an evening with Danziamo odv at 8:30 PM, and DJ MARCELLO & DJ GUIDO at 9:00 PM. Monday, July 27th, at 9:00 PM, join the open 'BRISCOLA' card game tournament. Tuesday, July 28th, at 9:00 PM, enjoy a DJ set with DJ GAS and a presentation of the A.V.I.S.-W.A.C. football teams. Wednesday, July 29th, at 9:00 PM, try your luck at the 'MAXI TOMBOLATA' (big bingo game). Thursday, July 30th, features DPT HOUSE at 8:30 PM and a live concert by DIREZIONE OPPOSTA at 9:00 PM. Friday, July 31st, at 8:30 PM, witness a gymnastics exhibition by Ginnastica Insieme Artistica & Ritmica ARPA, followed by DJ MORRIS, DJ DISMA, and DJ CAPITANO at 9:00 PM. Saturday, August 1st, at 9:00 PM, enjoy a night with DJ ARCANGELO and Danziamo odv. The festival concludes on Sunday, August 2nd, with DJ MAURIZIO and A.L.I.C.E. odv volunteers at 9:00 PM, and a prize drawing for AVIS at 11:00 PM. Food and info points are open nightly from 7:30 PM to midnight.