Ancient Festival of San Valentino
The winter festival of the Locara hamlet, featuring carnival, karaoke, and Latin music
About San Valentino Festival of Locara
The Ancient Festival of San Valentino in Locara
While most Venetian festivals await summer, the hamlet of Locara, in San Bonifacio (province of Verona), brings the celebration to the heart of winter. The Ancient Festival of San Valentino, organized by the Locara Festivities Committee with the patronage of the Municipality and the collaboration of the parish of San Giovanni Battista, enlivens Piazza San Giovanni Battista in mid-February with five evenings in a covered and heated structure — a guarantee of being able to dance and dine sheltered from the cold.
A lively program for all ages
The festival has a decidedly musical and festive soul: it ranges from Latin-Caribbean evenings with dance schools to DJ sets, from live music to the famous Lokaraoke, the karaoke competition now in its 24th edition and a true institution of the hamlet. The heart of the weekend is the parade of floats for the 'Carnevaloco', which brings the joy of carnival to Locara, followed on Monday by the costume party for children.
Flavors and community
There are also food stalls, a charity raffle, and a funfair, while the traditional dinner concludes the festivities in a convivial atmosphere. The Ancient Festival of San Valentino is thus an event that unites different generations and showcases the strong community spirit of the Locara hamlet.
San Valentino Festival of Locara — edition 2026
The Ancient Festival of San Valentino 2026 enlivened the hamlet of Locara from February 12 to 16, in Piazza San Giovanni Battista, in a covered and heated structure. Five evenings full of music and fun: from the Latin-Caribbean evening Fiestamania to dance hits, from Lokaraoke (24th edition) to the float parade of the 11th Carnevaloco, up to the children's costume party on Monday. Food stalls, a charity raffle, and a funfair completed the festivities. Organized by the Locara Festivities Committee.
Programme San Valentino Festival of Locara 2026
Thursday, February 12 — 9:30 PM
- Latin-Caribbean evening Fiestamania with DJ El Steve and the dance schools Afrekete Family and Bailatinos Verona
Friday, February 13 — 10:00 PM
- Musical evening with Yano DJ, Kuma, and live percussion
Saturday, February 14 — 6:30 PM and 10:00 PM
- 6:30 PM — Lokaraoke, 24th edition of the karaoke competition
- 10:00 PM — Area80show band with 80s-2000s pop/dance hits
Sunday, February 15 — from 2:00 PM
- 11th Carnevaloco: float parade
- Afternoon DJ set
- Circomax 883 show
Monday, February 16 — from 2:30 PM
- Children's costume party
- 8th traditional dinner with entertainment
- Lottery drawing
Every evening: food stalls, covered and heated structure, charity raffle, and funfair.
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Practical information — San Valentino Festival of Locara
How to get there
Locara is a hamlet of San Bonifacio (VR). Nearest motorway exit: Soave-San Bonifacio (A4). The festival takes place in Piazza San Giovanni Battista, in a covered and heated structure.
Admission
Free admission. Food stalls and funfair attractions are at a charge.
Information
Locara Festivities Committee, in collaboration with the parish of San Giovanni Battista.
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Where does it take place — San Valentino Festival of Locara
Piazza San Giovanni Battista, frazione Locara
Piazza San Giovanni Battista, Locara, 37047 San Bonifacio