Birds Festival 2026 in Cisano Kicks Off a Week of Music, Tradition and Shows

From Friday 4 to Wednesday 9 September 2026, Cisano di Bardolino will host the traditional **Sagra dei Osei**, organised by the Bardolino municipality and the Fondazione Bardolino Top with local associations. The event will run across the town with **food stalls, exhibitions, markets, live music** and activities linked to local folk culture.

The programme starts on **Friday 4 September at 18:00** with openings of exhibitions and markets, including the inauguration at the Sala Civica of the photo show by **Raffaello Boni**, “Immagini della Sagra ’70–’80”. From **19:00**, the kitchens will be in operation, and at **21:30** the show area will feature a concert by **Al-B.Band**. On **Saturday 5**, the **Unquartoallesiè** walk-run along the Cisano–Bardolino–Lazise lakeside begins at **5:45**, followed by bell concerts and an evening performance by **Walter Master**; **Sunday 6** includes carillon-style bells, workshops at the **Pieve di Cisano**, wooden games and a **liscio** dance session with **Susanna Pepe**.

On **Monday 7**, the entertainment area will host **Circo Max**, a tribute to **883** and **Max Pezzali**. **Tuesday 8** is dedicated to **Primavere**, with competitions, awards and the **Gara delle trippe**, plus performances including **chioccolo**, bell concerts, the **Bardolino Philharmonic** and **Toys Planet Queen**. The festival closes on **Wednesday 9** with **Sangue Blues**, followed at **22:00** by a **pyrotechnic show**.
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