BavieraFest
The Oktoberfest of the Bolognese Apennines with Paulaner beer, Bavarian cuisine and live music
About BavieraFest
A piece of Bavaria in the Bolognese Apennines
Every summer, in the heart of the town of Lizzano in Belvedere, in the Province of Bologna, BavieraFest takes place: four days dedicated to beer, Bavarian cuisine, and live music. The event, hosted in the central Piazza Marconi, is now a classic of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennine summer and attracts many curious people and beer festival enthusiasts every year, following the example of the famous Oktoberfest in Munich.
Paulaner Beer and Typical German Cuisine
The gourmet heart of BavieraFest are the food stands with specialties of Bavarian tradition — würstel, pork knuckle, sauerkraut, pretzels, and much more — accompanied by Paulaner beer taps, one of Munich's most renowned brands. The kitchens remain open on Thursday and Friday evenings, while on Saturdays and Sundays they also serve lunch, allowing you to enjoy the festival at any time of day.
Live Music and Village Atmosphere
Alongside good food and beer, BavieraFest strongly emphasizes music: every evening in Piazza Marconi is enlivened by concerts, tribute bands dedicated to great Italian music artists, revival nights, and DJ sets that keep you dancing until late at night. It's an opportunity to gather outdoors, in an informal and festive atmosphere that blends the German spirit of a beer festival with the warmth of a mountain village tradition.
Lizzano in Belvedere and Corno alle Scale
The setting is Lizzano in Belvedere, a village in the upper Bolognese Apennines at the foot of the Corno alle Scale massif, in Emilia-Romagna. The event, organized with the support of the Pro Loco and local entities, is also a way to discover this cool and welcoming mountain corner in the middle of summer, with excursions, nature, and Apennine hospitality.
BavieraFest — edition 2026
BavieraFest 2026
The 2026 edition of BavieraFest is scheduled in Lizzano in Belvedere (BO) from Thursday, July 9th to Sunday, July 12th, 2026, as reported by the official portal of the Bolognese Apennines (Metropolitan City of Bologna). As tradition dictates, Piazza Marconi will host food stands with typical Bavarian cuisine and Paulaner beer taps, accompanied each evening by concerts and live music.
The complete music program, with band names and evening schedules, will be announced by the organizers in the weeks preceding the event. For updates, it's advisable to follow the official Facebook page of the festival.
Programme BavieraFest 2026
The dates for the 2026 edition (July 9-12) are confirmed by the official calendar of the Bolognese Apennines. The detailed concert program and evening schedules have not yet been published: they will be announced by the organizers in the weeks before the festival.
Based on past editions, the usual structure includes the opening of kitchens and beer taps in the evening (Thursday and Friday) and also at lunchtime on weekends, with tribute bands, revival nights, and DJ sets in Piazza Marconi until late at night.
Highlights BavieraFest 2026
- Typical Bavarian food stands and Paulaner beer taps
- Concerts and tribute bands every evening in Piazza Marconi
- Four days of festival in the heart of the Bolognese Apennines
Prices BavieraFest 2026
Practical information — BavieraFest
Where
Piazza Marconi, in the center of Lizzano in Belvedere (BO), upper Bolognese Apennines.
How to get there
By car from Bologna, take the SS64 Porrettana road to Silla, then head up towards Lizzano in Belvedere. The nearest train station is Porretta Terme (Bologna–Pistoia line), connected to the town by bus services.
Times and admission
The festival generally takes place on Thursday and Friday evenings and all day Saturday and Sunday. Access to the festival area is free; you pay for food and beer consumption at the stands.
Information
IAT Office of Lizzano in Belvedere, tel. +39 0534 51052.
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Where does it take place — BavieraFest
Piazza Marconi
Piazza Marconi, 40042 Lizzano in Belvedere