Festa della Burolla
Chestnuts, theatre, and music in the village of Campsirago
About Festa della Burolla
The chestnut festival in Campsirago
The Festa della Burolla is held in Campsirago, a hamlet of the municipality of Colle Brianza in the province of Lecco, perched at almost 700 metres above sea level on Monte di Brianza. Burolla, in the Lecco dialect, means chestnut: a fruit that for centuries was the staple food for mountain families, transformed into flour and bread. The festival, reaching its 20th edition in 2025, celebrates this tradition.
A village reached on foot
Campsirago is a unique village: it cannot be accessed by car. You can reach it by walking along a scenic path or by using the free shuttle service, available in two time slots from Colle Brianza and Santa Maria Hoè. This choice, along with the use of biodegradable tableware and separate waste collection, makes the event completely eco-sustainable.
Theatre, music, and mountain flavours
From 10:00 AM, the village comes alive with art exhibitions, workshops for children, popular theatre and circus performances, concerts (from Irish folk to rock), and a market of local producers and artisans along Via San Bernardo. Throughout the day, roasted chestnuts and mulled wine are the stars, accompanied by a zero-kilometre catering service.
Culture and territory
The festival is organised by the Associazione Sburollati together with Campsirago Residenza - a historic theatre and art organisation in Colle Brianza - with the support of the Municipality and various local associations. More than just a simple sagra (food festival), it is an event that combines gastronomy, live culture, and sustainability, in one of the most picturesque locations in the Lecco Brianza region.
Festa della Burolla — edition 2026
After reaching twenty editions in 2025, the Festa della Burolla returns to Campsirago in 2026, organised by the Associazione Sburollati and Campsirago Residenza. The event, traditionally held in October, confirms its formula: a day of chestnuts, mulled wine, and zero-kilometre catering accompanied by theatre and circus performances, concerts, workshops for children, and a craft market, all in an eco-sustainable spirit and accessible on foot or via free shuttle.
Programme Festa della Burolla 2026
The detailed programme for the 2026 edition, with times and show names, will be published by Campsirago Residenza in the weeks preceding the festival. The typical structure of the day includes:
- From 10:00 AM: village opening with exhibitions, market of local producers and artisans, roasted chestnuts, and mulled wine
- Workshops for children and families
- Popular theatre and circus performances throughout the day
- Live concerts (folk, rock) in the afternoon
- Lunch with zero-kilometre catering service
Dates, times, and access (free shuttle from Colle Brianza and Santa Maria Hoè) on the official channels.
Highlights Festa della Burolla 2026
Roasted chestnuts and mulled wine, the popular theatre and circus performances, and the atmosphere of a mountain village accessible only on foot are the distinctive features of the festival.
Prices Festa della Burolla 2026
Practical information — Festa della Burolla
How to get there
Campsirago is a hamlet of Colle Brianza (province of Lecco), at almost 700 metres altitude. Car access is not permitted: you can walk up along the paths of Monte di Brianza or use the free shuttle (from Colle Brianza in the morning and from Santa Maria Hoè in the afternoon).
Admission
Free admission. Zero-kilometre catering and lunch are payable. Eco-sustainable event with biodegradable tableware.
Festival-goer photos
No photos yet. Share yours!
Share your photos
5 photos max, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)
Noticed an error or missing information?
Help us keep this listing up to date. Every proposal is verified by our team before publication.
Festival-goer reviews
No rating yet — be the first!
No comments yet. Be the first!
Were you there?
Share your experience with the community.
Where does it take place — Festa della Burolla
Campsirago (frazione di Colle Brianza)
Via San Bernardo, Campsirago, 23886 Colle Brianza