Calici di Stelle a Bassano del Grappa
Wine tasting under the stars in the historic center
About Calici di Stelle
Wine, gastronomy, and shooting stars
Calici di Stelle is the great summer festival of Italian wine promoted by the National Association of Wine Cities and the Wine Tourism Movement. In Bassano del Grappa, in the province of Vicenza, the event takes place on the evenings of early August, coinciding with the nights of San Lorenzo and the shooting stars.
The historic center as a stage
The event enlivens Piazza Libertà and the streets of the center with tasting stands from local producers: wine, local gastronomic products, and art come together in an evening that combines conviviality and oenological discovery. The initiative is organized by the Municipality of Bassano del Grappa in collaboration with local trade associations.
A national tradition, a Bassano evening
Calici di Stelle is a format spread throughout Italy, which every year transforms the most evocative locations into stages under the stars. The Bassano del Grappa stop brings dozens of wineries to the city, offering the opportunity to taste Venetian wines in the heart of the Palladian city.
Calici di Stelle — edition 2026
The national event Calici di Stelle is confirmed for Summer 2026, with stops throughout Italy between late July and mid-August. At the time of writing, the specific date and program for the Bassano del Grappa edition have not yet been officially published.
Historically, the Bassano stop takes place on the early August evenings in the historic center, with tasting stands from local producers in Piazza Libertà.
Programme Calici di Stelle 2026
Program to come. The date and details of the participating wineries for the 2026 Bassano del Grappa edition will be announced by the Municipality and the National Association of Wine Cities. It is advisable to check official channels in the weeks leading up to the event.
Prices Calici di Stelle 2026
Practical information — Calici di Stelle
How to get there
The historic center of Bassano del Grappa is reachable by train (lines from Venice, Padua, and Trento) and by car via the SP248. Piazza Libertà is located in the heart of the city, a short walk from the Ponte degli Alpini.
Tickets
Tasting usually involves purchasing a kit (glass + lanyard) at the IAT tourist office in Bassano or online. Info: 0424 519917, [email protected].
When
The event takes place in the evening, generally starting from 7:00 PM.
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Where does it take place — Calici di Stelle
Centro storico - Piazza Libertà
Piazza Libertà, 36061 Bassano del Grappa