Bienno Market Exhibition — Arts & Crafts
Nine days of craftsmanship and know-how in the medieval village of Valle Camonica
About Bienno Market Exhibition
The village of hammers and forges
The Bienno Market Exhibition is the major summer event that annually transforms one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy into a stage dedicated to craftsmanship and know-how. Bienno, nestled in Valle Camonica in the Province of Brescia, is a town with a very long metallurgical tradition: for centuries, its forges, powered by the water of the Vaso Re, have worked iron, and even today the historic trip hammers are an integral part of the village's identity.
Over 140 exhibitors in the alleys
During the nine days of the event, the cobbled streets, courtyards, and ancient buildings of the historic center host over 140 selected exhibitors. They range from artistic crafts to typical local products, from wood and metalworking to ceramics and textiles, in a journey that celebrates Lombardy's "know-how". The event attracts almost 200,000 visitors, figures that place it among the most attended craft events in the region.
Not just a market
The Market Exhibition is not a simple fair: the village comes alive with thematic paths, workshops for families and children, live demonstrations of crafts, and an interactive map that guides visitors through the different areas. Strolling through Bienno during the exhibition means discovering both an intact medieval architectural heritage and a still-vibrant artisan tradition.
Bienno Market Exhibition — edition 2026
The XXXIV edition opens on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM and continues for nine days. The village hosts over 140 exhibitors dedicated to artistic crafts, traditional trades, and local products, with workshops for families, thematic paths, and an interactive map. Expected visitor numbers are in line with previous editions: around 200,000 visitors.
Programme Bienno Market Exhibition 2026
Opening Hours
- Weekdays: from 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM
- Sundays: from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM
- Saturday, August 22 (inauguration): opening at 5:00 PM
- Saturday, August 29: opening at 2:00 PM
What to find
- Over 140 exhibitors of artistic crafts and local products in the alleys of the medieval village
- Workshops for families and children
- Thematic paths dedicated to "know-how" and traditional trades
- Live demonstrations in the ancient forges and courtyards
- Interactive map to navigate the exhibition areas
The detailed program of individual events will be published on the official website in the weeks preceding the event.
Highlights Bienno Market Exhibition 2026
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Practical information — Bienno Market Exhibition
When
From August 22 to 30, 2026. Hours: weekdays from 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Sundays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
Where
Historic center of Bienno (BS), Valle Camonica. Information point at Piazza Lorenzini 1.
How to get here
By car from the SS42 of Valle Camonica, Bienno exit. By train to Bienno or Breno station on the Brescia-Edolo line, then shuttle or short car ride.
Contacts
Email [email protected], phone +39 320 4693590.
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Where does it take place — Bienno Market Exhibition
Borgo medievale di Bienno
Piazza Lorenzini 1, 25040 Bienno