Arts, Courtyards and Vines
Edition 2026 Music Gastronomy Wine

Arts, Courtyards and Vines

A weekend of ancient flavours among courtyards and vineyards

Caprino Bergamasco — Bergamo (016)
Dates 16 May — 17 May 2026
Location Caprino Bergamasco (016)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Arts, Courtyards and Vines

There is a spring weekend when Caprino Bergamasco opens its secret courtyards and flowery gardens to become a widespread itinerary of wine, craftsmanship, and ancient trades. "Arti, Corti e Vigne" is the festival that tells the soul of the village at the foot of Monte Albenza, in the Province of Bergamo: stroll through hallways and arcades to discover puppeteers, shoemakers, and carpenters at work, taste local wines, listen to concerts, and browse the vintage market stalls. A slow day, when time seems to turn back and ancient flavours reclaim the stage.

The village that opens its courtyards

In Caprino Bergamasco, a small municipality in the Valle San Martino, Province of Bergamo, there is a spring weekend when the usually closed doors of historic courtyards swing open. It's Arti, Corti e Vigne, a widespread event that invites you to get lost among hallways, arcades, and flowery gardens, places you normally can't enter. The common thread is that of ancient flavours and old trades, presented as a journey into the village's memory.

Wine, arts, and crafts

Wine is one of the protagonists: wine tastings accompany the stroll through the courtyards, enhancing the winemaking tradition of the Bergamo area. Alongside the glass, you'll encounter ancient trades brought back to life – the puppeteer, the shoemaker, the carpenter – in demonstrations that showcase the artisan knowledge of the past. Completing the picture are stalls from the vintage market, street food, and a series of concerts and performances scattered throughout the streets.

Also culture and heritage

The festival is an opportunity to discover Caprino's cultural sites: during the weekend, guided tours of the Luigi Torri Civic Museum and the Mandamentale Library are scheduled, which preserve the historical and documentary memory of the area. It's the best way to link the festive dimension with that of knowledge, in an event that appeals to both food lovers and the curious.

An experience for families

With its relaxed pace, outdoor offerings, and shows suitable for all ages, Arti, Corti e Vigne is also designed for families. It's the ideal festival to spend a different day in the Bergamasca region, away from mass tourism, letting yourself be guided by the discovery of a village and its hidden treasures.

Arts, Courtyards and Vines — edition 2026

Arts, Courtyards and Vines returns to Caprino Bergamasco on May 16 and 17, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Two days of open courtyards and flowery gardens, with wine tastings, ancient trades reenacted live, a vintage market, street food, concerts, and guided tours of the Civic Museum and the Library.

The 2026 edition of Arts, Courtyards and Vines takes place on the weekend of May 16 and 17, with continuous hours from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The village of Caprino Bergamasco opens its secret courtyards to welcome visitors with wine tastings, demonstrations of ancient trades, vintage stalls, and street food offerings.

The program includes concerts and performances scattered throughout the streets, as well as guided tours of the Luigi Torri Civic Museum and the Mandamentale Library. The event is organized by the Municipality of Caprino Bergamasco with local associations and the support of the Lombardy Region.

Programme Arts, Courtyards and Vines 2026

Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 — 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

  • Stroll through historic courtyards and flowery gardens
  • Tastings of local wines
  • Ancient trades reenacted live: puppeteers, shoemakers, carpenters
  • Vintage market and craft stalls
  • Street food
  • Concerts and performances throughout the streets
  • Guided tours of the Luigi Torri Civic Museum and the Mandamentale Library

The detailed schedule for individual events will be released by the organization in the weeks preceding the event.

Highlights Arts, Courtyards and Vines 2026

  • The village's secret courtyards open to the public
  • Wine tastings along the route
  • Live reenactments of ancient trades
  • Guided tours of the Luigi Torri Civic Museum

Prices Arts, Courtyards and Vines 2026

<p>Free entry to the event. Wine tastings and street food are paid.</p>

Practical information — Arts, Courtyards and Vines

When

A weekend in May, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Where

Historic centre of Caprino Bergamasco (BG), among the courtyards and gardens of the village.

How to get there

By car from Bergamo or Lecco, heading towards Valle San Martino. Parking available near the centre.

Admission

Free entry to the event; wine tastings are paid.

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Where does it take place — Arts, Courtyards and Vines

Centro storico di Caprino Bergamasco

Arts, Courtyards and Vines in brief

Music Gastronomy Wine Folk traditions Folklore Art crafts Crafts Outdoor Bergamo

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