Camunerie — The Castle that Lives Again
Four days in the Middle Ages at Breno Castle, in Valle Camonica
About Camunerie
The Castle Comes Back to Life
Perched above the town of Breno, in Valle Camonica (Province of Brescia), the medieval castle comes back to life every August thanks to Camunerie — The Castle that Lives Again. The event, organized by Pro Loco Breno, transforms the fortress into an open-air medieval village, with encampments, taverns, workshops, and shows that last for four days.
The Palio delle 8 Casate (Joust of the 8 Houses)
The heart of the re-enactment is the Palio delle 8 Casate. The population of Breno is divided into eight noble families who compete in games and trials to win the Palio. The eight Houses, in alphabetical order, are Alberzoni, Cattaneo, Federici, Gheza, Griffi, Leoni, Ronchi, and Sigismondi. The competition opens with a historical parade through the town's streets, involving costumed participants and guiding visitors towards the castle.
Shows, Fire, and Birds of Prey
The program is very rich: fire shows, dances, battles, falconry demonstrations with birds of prey in flight, archery, musicians, and jesters. There are also demonstrations of medieval daily life, with armourers, ancient crafts, colourful merchants, and guided tours of the castle's history. Admission includes access to the Canevali Tower.
A Heritage of Valle Camonica
Camunerie is much more than a festival: it's an opportunity to rediscover the history of Breno and Valle Camonica, an area also known for its UNESCO World Heritage rock carvings. The re-enactment involves volunteers of all ages and represents one of the most identity-rich summer events in the Brescia valley, attracting visitors from all over Lombardy.
Camunerie — edition 2026
From August 7 to 10, 2026, Breno Castle hosts a new edition of Camunerie — The Castle that Lives Again. Four days of immersion in the Middle Ages with soldiers, archers, falconers, musicians, and merchants, with the Palio delle 8 Casate as the common thread of the event.
The re-enactment opens with a historical parade through the town streets and continues at the castle with shows, battles, dances, birds of prey in flight, and demonstrations of medieval daily life.
Programme Camunerie 2026
The 8 Competing Houses
The population of Breno divides into eight noble families — Alberzoni, Cattaneo, Federici, Gheza, Griffi, Leoni, Ronchi, Sigismondi — who compete in games and trials to win the Palio.
Activities and Shows (August 7-10)
- Opening historical parade through the town streets
- Palio delle 8 Casate: games, trials, and challenges between families
- Evening fire shows and dances
- Falconry demonstrations with birds of prey in flight
- Battles between soldiers and archery
- Encampments, armourers, ancient crafts, and merchants
- Musicians, jesters, and medieval entertainment
- Guided tours of the castle's history and access to the Canevali Tower
The detailed hourly schedule for each day will be published by Pro Loco Breno closer to the event.
Highlights Camunerie 2026
The Palio delle 8 Casate, the nighttime fire shows, and the falconry in the setting of the medieval castle.
Prices Camunerie 2026
Practical information — Camunerie
Where
Breno Castle (BS), in Valle Camonica. Opening parade through the town streets.
When
Four days in August. Evening shows and daytime activities at the castle.
Admission
Paid admission; includes access to the Canevali Tower. Free admission for children under 12 and for those over 70 in historical costume.
How to get there
Breno can be reached via the SS42 del Tonale and della Mendola; by train on the Brescia-Iseo-Edolo line (Breno station). Parking in the town centre.
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Where does it take place — Camunerie
Castello di Breno