BustoFolk — Interceltic Festival

The Celtic festival of Busto Arsizio

BustoFolk is the interceltic festival of Busto Arsizio, in the province of Varese, and one of the most important events dedicated to Celtic culture in Lombardy and Italy. Promoted by the Gens d'Ys Irish Dance Academy, it takes place in the setting of the Textile Museum and for four days transforms the area into a village where the musical and cultural traditions of the Celtic peoples are revived.

Music, dances, and crafts

The heart of the festival is the concerts of Irish, Breton, and Scottish music, accompanied by folk dance performances. A Celtic craft market, food stalls with craft beer, cider, and liqueurs, theatrical performances, and literary events revolve around the music. An atmosphere that attracts Celtic culture enthusiasts from all over Italy.

The historic competitions

BustoFolk is also known for two initiatives that have become a tradition: the Celtic Contest Bodypainting, a themed body painting competition, and the Pagine Folk literary competition, dedicated to stories inspired by the Celtic world. Both change themes every year, involving artists and writers in a participatory dimension that enriches the programme.

A reference event

With over twenty years of history, BustoFolk has established itself as one of the leading Celtic festivals in Italy, capable of bringing musicians and groups from the Celtic lands of Europe to Busto Arsizio and offering the public an authentic immersion in a fascinating and charming culture.