Castelrotto Festival

The festival that has shaken up Castelrotto since 2007

The Castelrotto Festival enlivens the hamlet of the same name in San Pietro in Cariano, in the province of Verona, in the heart of Valpolicella, every June. Founded in 2007, it has become a regular fixture of the Veronese summer over the years: four consecutive evenings of music, food, and popular celebration in one of the most picturesque hillside villages in the Amarone region.

Four nights of live music

The heart of the festival is the stage. Each evening, a different band or DJ takes the stage, covering everything from '70s-'90s pop-rock to dance music, from Italian songs to soul-funk, catering to an audience of all ages. The evenings unfold in an informal atmosphere, with the dance floor filling up until late at night under the Valpolicella stars.

Flavors of Veneto under the tent

Alongside the music, gastronomy takes center stage: the food stand offers traditional Veronese and Venetian dishes, from grilled meats to polenta, accompanied by local wines. The festival maintains the authentic spirit of village celebrations, where locals and visitors gather to share an outdoor dinner and a concert.

Castelrotto and Valpolicella

Castelrotto is a small hillside hamlet of San Pietro in Cariano, a municipality located in the heart of the Valpolicella Classica appellation, home to great Veronese red wines such as Amarone and Recioto. Participating in the festival is also an opportunity to discover an authentic corner of this territory, amidst vineyards, Venetian villas, and Romanesque churches.