BBQ Festival ChorusLife
The festival of barbecue and grills from around the world in Bergamo
About BBQ Festival
Barbecue takes center stage at ChorusLife
The BBQ Festival is the free event dedicated to barbecue culture held at ChorusLife, in Via Carlo Serassi 26 in Bergamo. An experiential event that showcases the world of fire, smokers, grills, and international traditions of grilling.
The great grilling schools
The festival brings together specialists representing different culinary traditions:
- Cultura Carnica with Argentine asado, live fire, asadores, and 100% grass-fed meat;
- La Picanheria with Brazilian churrasco and the queen of the grill, picanha;
- Joe's American Factory with authentic Texas BBQ and its USA-made offset smoker;
- G&G Cavalleria Rusticante with arrosticini, a symbol of the Italian tradition of grilled food;
- Pitmassive BBQ and Mr Dobelina, all-around barbecue experts.
An experience for everyone
More than just a gastronomic showcase, the BBQ Festival is an immersion into the culture of fire: cooking techniques, equipment, and flavors to discover and taste in a free-entry weekend of celebration, suitable for families and enthusiasts.
Bergamo and its food events
Promoted by Barley Arts and Buono-Food Events in collaboration with ChorusLife, the BBQ Festival enriches Bergamo's gastronomic calendar, confirming ChorusLife as one of the city's most vibrant hubs for food and entertainment events.
BBQ Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the BBQ Festival enlivens ChorusLife in Bergamo from Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7, with free admission. Three days dedicated to the culture of international barbecue and grills, featuring top pitmasters and their specialties.
Programme BBQ Festival 2026
The grilling stars
- Cultura Carnica — Argentine asado with live fire and grass-fed meat;
- La Picanheria — Brazilian churrasco and picanha cooked live;
- Joe's American Factory — Texas BBQ with USA-made offset smoker operating throughout the event;
- G&G Cavalleria Rusticante — traditional Italian arrosticini;
- Pitmassive BBQ and Mr Dobelina — 360-degree barbecue and potato specialties.
The event is an experience dedicated to the culture of fire, smokers, and grills from around the world.
Highlights BBQ Festival 2026
Prices BBQ Festival 2026
Practical information — BBQ Festival
Where
ChorusLife, Via Carlo Serassi 26, Bergamo.
How to get there
ChorusLife is located in the eastern part of Bergamo, reachable by car (A4 Bergamo exit) and by ATB urban public transport.
Admission
Free admission. Tastings are paid at the pitmasters' stands.
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Where does it take place — BBQ Festival
ChorusLife
Via Carlo Serassi 26, 24124 Bergamo