Sagra · September 4, 2026 – September 9, 2026 · Cisano di Bardolino, Bardolino (VR)
The Sagra Dei Osei in Cisano di Bardolino revives an ancient tradition with six unforgettable days on Lake Garda. This event offers live music, shows, rides, market stalls, and culinary delights. It's a perfect opportunity to experience local conviviality and culture.
The festival kicks off on Friday, September 4th, with the opening of exhibitions and markets at 6:00 PM, followed by the inauguration of Raffaello Boni's photo exhibition 'Immagini della Sagra '70-'80' in the Civic Hall. Dinner service begins at 7:00 PM, and the AL-B.BAND performs at 9:00 PM. Saturday, September 5th, starts early at 5:45 AM with 'Unquartoallesiè,' a walk/run along the Cisano-Bardolino-Lazise lakeside. Exhibitions and markets open at 10:00 AM, with lunch available from 12:00 PM. The afternoon features bell concerts by the Cisano, Bardolino, and Calmasino bell-ringing teams at 2:30 PM, followed by a guided explanation of the manual bell-ringing system at 5:45 PM. Bell and trumpet performances, including 'Peter Gunn Theme,' start at 6:15 PM, with more bell concerts to follow. Wooden games are available from 7:00 PM, and WALTER MASTER performs at 9:00 PM. Sunday, September 6th, sees exhibitions and markets open at 10:00 AM, along with carillon bell performances. At 10:30 AM, there's a hands-on bell-ringing activity for all ages. Lunch is served from 12:00 PM, and dinner from 2:30 PM. Wooden games return at 7:00 PM, and SUSANNA PEPE leads traditional ballroom dancing at 9:00 PM. Monday, September 7th, features the opening of exhibitions and markets at 6:00 PM, dinner from 7:00 PM, and a tribute concert by CIRCO MAX to 883 at 9:00 PM. Tuesday, September 8th, is a special day starting at 5:00 AM with registration for the 'Le primavere!' bird singing competitions. The competitions begin at 6:30 AM, showcasing various local bird species. Breakfast is available from 8:00 AM, along with a 'tripe' competition (a local culinary tradition). Exhibitions and markets open at 10:00 AM, followed by a 'Chioccolo' performance (traditional bird calling) at 10:30 AM. A manual bell concert for the Patron Saint is at 11:15 AM, with awards for the bird singing competition at 11:30 AM. Lunch is served from 12:00 PM and again at 2:00 PM. The Filarmonica i Bardolino choir performs at 7:00 PM, and TOYS PLANET QUEEN, a Queen tribute band, takes the stage at 9:00 PM. The festival concludes on Wednesday, September 9th, with exhibitions and markets opening at 6:00 PM, dinner from 7:00 PM, and a SANGUE BLUES concert at 9:00 PM, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display at 10:00 PM.