Lonato in Festival 2026: Contemporary Circus at the Fortress

Lonato in Festival 2026 returns to the breathtaking park of the Rocca di Lonato del Garda for a spectacular new edition celebrating contemporary circus, live music, and open-air performing arts, organized by the Fondazione Ugo Da Como.

Lonato in Festival contemporary circus performance
Contemporary circus performances at Lonato in Festival 2026.

Among the most anticipated highlights is “Time to Loop”, a captivating contemporary circus performance blending movement, elegance, and bicycle acrobatics into a seamless poetic journey. For the grand finale on Thursday, August 13, the acclaimed Franco-Italian troupe Circo Zoé returns to Lonato to present “Interlude”, a site-specific creation combining trapeze, tightrope, aerial hoop, and Chinese pole with live electronic and instrumental soundscapes.

Enhancing the festival experience, the Eatinero Food Truck Festival brings a premium selection of regional Italian and international street food to the park, accompanied by roving comic-musical performances by La Piccola Orchestra a Pedali, a whimsical mobile band on wheels transforming the grounds into an open-air stage.

Rocca di Lonato del Garda fortress
The majestic Rocca di Lonato del Garda venue.

Set against the majestic 15th-century Visconteo-Venetian fortress overlooking Lake Garda, Lonato in Festival weaves historical heritage, natural scenery, and vibrant artistic creativity into an unforgettable summer experience.

The festival takes place from August 7 to 10, 2026, at the Rocca di Lonato del Garda—four unforgettable days of world-class circus arts, music, and gourmet street food in one of Lake Garda’s most historic venues.

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