Dragon Festival
Four days of music, sport, and solidarity in the U.S. Bollatese area
About Dragon Festival
Bollate's Solidarity Festival
The Dragon Festival is one of the most cherished events in Bollate, a city in the Metropolitan City of Milan. Organized by Amici di Davide il Drago (Friends of Davide the Dragon) in collaboration with U.S. Bollatese and other local organizations, it enlivens the sports area in via Claudio Varalli for four days with music, sports, food, and family fun.
Music, Sports, and Fun
The program alternates evening concerts with cover and tribute bands, sports tournaments and exhibitions by local associations, and many recreational activities: giant inflatables, mechanical bull, and games for children. The food offering is rich and varied — from paella to fried foods, from hamburgers to pork knuckle and arrosticini — to accompany the late evenings.
The Charitable Spirit
What characterizes the Dragon Festival is its strong solidarity value: the proceeds from the event are donated to organizations and associations selected by the organizers. Born in memory of Davide, "the dragon," the festival has grown over the years, maintaining the spirit of community and solidarity that distinguishes it.
Dragon Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 Dragon Festival enlivens the U.S. Bollatese area in via Claudio Varalli in Bollate for four days, from May 29 to June 1. The opening is on Friday at 6:00 PM, with the start of the food service; on subsequent days, from the afternoon, there will be space for sports activities, tournaments, and exhibitions by local associations.
The evenings are marked by live concerts starting at 9:30 PM. There are also giant inflatables, a mechanical bull, and recreational activities for children, as well as a rich gastronomic offer (paella, fried foods, hamburgers, pork knuckle, arrosticini). Admission is free, and the proceeds are donated to organizations selected by the organizers.
Programme Dragon Festival 2026
Friday, May 29, 2026
- 6:00 PM — Festival and food service opening
- 9:30 PM — Concert by Les Ligeres (rock band)
Saturday, May 30, 2026
- Sports activities, tournaments, and association exhibitions
- 9:30 PM — Sensazioni Forti (Vasco Rossi tribute band)
Sunday, May 31, 2026
- Sports and recreational activities for families
- 9:30 PM — Alta Moda Show Band (revival and dance)
Monday, June 1, 2026
- Tournaments and awards
- 9:30 PM — Riot Blues Band (Blues Brothers tribute)
For all evenings: giant inflatables, mechanical bull, recreational activities, and food stands (paella, fried foods, hamburgers, pork knuckle, arrosticini).
Highlights Dragon Festival 2026
Prices Dragon Festival 2026
Practical information — Dragon Festival
When
From Friday, May 29 to Monday, June 1, 2026. Opening on the first day at 6:00 PM; evening concerts from 9:30 PM.
Where
U.S. Bollatese area, via Claudio Varalli, Bollate (MI).
Admission
Free. Food stands are paid; proceeds are donated to charity.
How to get there
Bollate is connected to Milan by the suburban railway line S1 (Bollate Nord and Bollate Centro stations) and by car via the A52 Tangenziale Nord highway and the SS233 Varesina.
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Where does it take place — Dragon Festival
Area U.S. Bollatese
Via Claudio Varalli, 20021 Bollate