Estate Calaschese

A summer festival at the foot of Monte Rosa

Estate Calaschese is the summer festival that brings the municipality of Calasca-Castiglione to life every August. This small village in the Anzasca Valley lies along the route to Monte Rosa, in the Verbano-Cusio-Ossola province (Piedmont). For about ten days, the village center and its hamlets become the evening meeting point for locals and visitors alike, with a calendar of events designed for all ages.

Dance nights and live music

The heart of the festival is its dance nights: every evening, under the festival marquee, guests dance to the music of orchestras and bands, following the tradition of ballroom and folk music deeply rooted in the Ossola valleys. There are also DJ sets, aimed primarily at younger crowds, which keep the party going until late at night.

Shows, magic, and family fun

Alongside the music, the program features entertainment and comedy, with cabaret nights and magic shows and workshops for children. Families find the festival a simple and genuine way to spend summer evenings together, while the traditional bingo night (tombolata) brings both young and old together around their cards.

Fireworks and village atmosphere

One of the most anticipated moments is the fireworks display: the pyrotechnics light up the sky over the Anzasca Valley, offering a special evening for those crowding the village streets. Throughout the event, a bar and food service is available, contributing to the convivial atmosphere while raising funds for the organizing association's activities.

Tradition and territory

Estate Calaschese is organized by the Associazione Sportiva Calasca with the collaboration of the local Pro Loco and the patronage of the municipality. More than just a large festival, it is a community celebration that reflects the identity of the Ossola valleys: a free, welcoming event deeply tied to the land, perfectly integrated into the rich summer calendar of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola and ideal for discovering the Anzasca Valley and its villages at the foot of Monte Rosa.