Festival of Friendliness
Edition 2026 Music Gastronomy Folk traditions

Festival of Friendliness

Five evenings of food stands, music, and dancing in the oratory

Acquafredda — Brescia (017)
Dates 31 Jul — 04 Aug 2026
Location Acquafredda (017)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Festival of Friendliness

The Festa della Simpatia is the summer event that, between late July and early August, enlivens the oratory of Acquafredda, in the lower Bresciana area. Five evenings of food stands, bar, live music, and dance orchestras, organized by the Parish of S. Bernardino da Siena. A classic of the Lombard village festival, featuring good food, ballroom dancing, DJs, and a final tombola, which every summer brings the community together at the Oratorio San Giovanni Bosco. Free admission.

Acquafredda's Summer Festival

In Acquafredda, a small municipality in the Province of Brescia bordering Mantua, the Festa della Simpatia is the event that marks the summer. Organized by the Parish of S. Bernardino da Siena, it takes place at the Oratorio San Giovanni Bosco and offers five evenings of conviviality in the best tradition of Lombard village festivals.

Food, Music, and Dancing

The formula is tried and tested and generous: every evening, from 7 PM, the food stand and bar open, while the stage hosts dance orchestras and DJs who alternate night after night. Ballroom dancing, the true soul of Padan festivals, mixes with DJ nights and hits from past decades, in a program designed for all ages.

  • Food stand and bar from 7 PM
  • Dance orchestras and DJ nights
  • Grand lottery with final draw
  • Free admission

A Community Tradition

More than just an event, the Festa della Simpatia is a moment of gathering for Acquafredda: parish volunteers liven up the evenings, the community comes together around the tables, and the festival becomes an occasion for meeting and supporting parish activities. A simple and authentic event that showcases the convivial spirit of the lower Bresciana region.

Festival of Friendliness — edition 2026

The 23rd Festa della Simpatia takes place from July 31 to August 4, 2026, at the Oratorio San Giovanni Bosco in Acquafredda. Five evenings of food stands, bar, dance orchestras, and DJs, with a grand final lottery. Free admission.

The 2026 edition, the 23rd, offers five evenings of celebration at the Oratorio San Giovanni Bosco. Every evening, from 7 PM, the food stand and bar open, with a musical program alternating between dance orchestras and DJ nights. The grand lottery with prize draw concludes the festival on the last evening.

Programme Festival of Friendliness 2026

July 31 - August 4, 2026 — Oratorio San Giovanni Bosco (stands from 7 PM)

  • Friday, July 31 — LEB DJ with Daniel Gal Voice
  • Saturday, August 1 — Claudia Band Orchestra
  • Sunday, August 2 — Roberto Tagliani Orchestra
  • Monday, August 3 — Gianmarco Bagutti Italian Orchestra
  • Tuesday, August 4 — '70s-'90s Hits on Video with DJ Graziano Fanelli; grand lottery draw

Highlights Festival of Friendliness 2026

The evenings with dance orchestras and the grand lottery with prize draw on the final evening.

Prices Festival of Friendliness 2026

<p>Free admission; food and bar consumption at your own expense.</p>

Practical information — Festival of Friendliness

How to get there

Acquafredda is located in the lower Bresciana area, bordering the Province of Mantua, reachable by car via provincial roads. The festival is held at the Oratorio San Giovanni Bosco, via Zanardelli 1.

Hours and admission

Stand and bar open from 7 PM. Free admission; consumption at your own expense.

Information

Parrocchia di S. Bernardino da Siena — tel. 030 9666720.

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Where does it take place — Festival of Friendliness

Oratorio San Giovanni Bosco

Via Giuseppe Zanardelli 1, 25010 Acquafredda

Contact Festival of Friendliness

Tel
+39 030 9666720

Festival of Friendliness in brief

Music Gastronomy Folk traditions Folklore Sport dance Outdoor Free Brescia

History of Festival of Friendliness