Artigianato Vivo
The village that becomes a workshop: over 200 artisans at work in the alleys of Cison
About Artigianato Vivo Cison
A village that becomes a workshop again
Cison di Valmarino, in the province of Treviso, is one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy, nestled among the Prosecco hills of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene, a UNESCO heritage site. Every August, for nine days, its historic center transforms into a large open-air workshop thanks to Artigianato Vivo, the event that since 1981 the Pro Loco has dedicated to manual skills. In 2026, the event will reach its 45th edition.
Over 200 artisans at work live
Every corner of the village becomes an open-air workshop where over 200 artisans — masters of wood, iron, ceramics, leather, and paper — work before the public's eyes. Many open their temporary workshops to those who want to try their hand at the crafts, without shortcuts. It is a way to bring the public closer to forms of artistic expression often overshadowed by mass production.
Concerts, workshops, and gastronomy
Artigianato Vivo is not just a market. The program features dozens of live music concerts (about fifty in the 2025 edition), interactive workshops for all ages, cultural exhibitions, and numerous meetings that liven up the village. Along the route, in Piazza Roma, Borgo Capretta, and Case Marian, food stalls offer traditional dishes with a particular focus on local products: cured meats, cheeses, wines, and rustic desserts.
An experience among the Prosecco hills
The setting of Cison di Valmarino, among the Treviso hills recognized as a World Heritage site, makes Artigianato Vivo much more than a festival: it is an immersion in the material culture and landscape of the hilly Veneto region. An event that attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year and has become a benchmark for artistic craftsmanship in Italy.
Artigianato Vivo Cison — edition 2026
The 45th edition of Artigianato Vivo returns to Cison di Valmarino from August 8 to 16, 2026. For nine days, the village's historic center transforms into an open-air workshop with over 200 artisans working live, interactive workshops, live music concerts for all ages, and food stalls with local products.
The event, organized by the Pro Loco of Cison di Valmarino APS, confirms its formula: live demonstrations of craft trades, cultural and musical entertainment spread throughout the squares and courtyards, and the unique setting of the UNESCO World Heritage Prosecco hills.
Programme Artigianato Vivo Cison 2026
The 2026 edition takes place over nine days with the village transformed into an open-air workshop.
Opening Hours
- Weekdays: 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM
- Saturday, August 9, Saturday, August 15, and Sunday, August 16: 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
What to find
- Over 200 artisans working live: wood, iron, ceramics, leather, paper
- Interactive workshops for all ages, with the opportunity to try the crafts
- Live music concerts held throughout the village (about fifty in recent editions)
- Cultural exhibitions and meetings
- Food stalls in Piazza Roma, Borgo Capretta, and Case Marian: cured meats, cheeses, wines, and rustic desserts
The detailed day-by-day program will be published on the official website artigianatovivo.it in the weeks preceding the event.
Highlights Artigianato Vivo Cison 2026
The over 200 artisans working live; the workshops for trying out crafts; the live music concerts held throughout the village; the food stalls with products from the Prosecco hills.
Prices Artigianato Vivo Cison 2026
Practical information — Artigianato Vivo Cison
How to get there
Cison di Valmarino is in the province of Treviso, in the hills between Conegliano and Vittorio Veneto. By car from the A27 (Vittorio Veneto Nord or Sud exit) then SP4 and SP635. The nearest train station is Vittorio Veneto, with onward travel by bus or car. During the event days, dedicated parking and shuttle services are available.
Opening Hours
On weekdays from 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM; on August 9, 15, and 16, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 PM.
Contacts
Pro Loco of Cison di Valmarino APS, Piazza Roma 9 — tel. +39 0438 975774 — [email protected] — artigianatovivo.it.
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Where does it take place — Artigianato Vivo Cison
Centro storico di Cison di Valmarino
Piazza Roma, 31030 Cison di Valmarino