In Bocca al Luppolo
Edition 2026 Music Gastronomy Beer

In Bocca al Luppolo

Local meats and craft beers in the heart of Bracciano

Bracciano — Roma (258)
Dates 12 Jun — 13 Jun 2026
Location Bracciano (258)
Prices Free
Status Finished

About In Bocca al Luppolo

In Bocca al Luppolo is the craft beer festival that brings the historic center of Bracciano, located on the lake near Rome, to life. For two evenings, Piazza Mazzini—known locally as the Castle Square—transforms into a large open-air gathering spot dedicated to grilled local meats and the finest craft beers, accompanied by live music and DJ sets. This convivial event is organized by the Rione Monti Association, a cornerstone of Bracciano's neighborhood life since 1966.

A beer festival at the foot of the Odescalchi Castle

In Bocca al Luppolo is the summer event that combines a passion for craft beer and high-quality grilled meat in the historic center of Bracciano, an elegant village overlooking the lake of the same name in the province of Rome, Lazio. The event takes place in Piazza Mazzini, known by locals as the Castle Square due to its proximity to the majestic Odescalchi Castle, a scenic backdrop that makes the event even more evocative as evening falls.

Local meats and craft beers

The heart of the festival lies in the food stalls set up by the volunteers of the Rione Monti: the stars are local meats prepared according to tradition, from grilled dishes to regional specialties, served alongside a selection of craft and farm-brewed beers. The marriage of hops and the genuine flavors of Lazio cuisine gives the event its name and defines its spirit: simple, authentic, and convivial.

  • Grilled dishes and local meats cooked over embers
  • Wide selection of craft beers on tap
  • Open-air communal tables in the historic center
  • Live music and DJ sets throughout the evenings

The Rione Monti, the soul of the neighborhood

In Bocca al Luppolo is organized by the Rione Monti Association, an organization that has been enlivening the social and cultural life of Bracciano since 1966 with a busy calendar of events throughout the year: from the Bracciano Carnival to the Passion of Christ, and from the Mushroom Festival to Castles and Chestnuts. In Bocca al Luppolo represents the most festive moment of the summer, attracting families, young people, and beer enthusiasts from Bracciano and neighboring towns.

Bracciano and its lake

Located along the southern shore of Lake Bracciano, the Municipality of Bracciano is one of the most beloved destinations in the Roman countryside, blending nature, history, and gastronomy. Attending In Bocca al Luppolo is also the perfect opportunity to explore the medieval village, stroll through the narrow streets of the center, and enjoy the view over the lake, combining the pleasures of the table with the beauty of one of the most characteristic territories in Lazio.

In Bocca al Luppolo — edition 2026

The 2026 edition of In Bocca al Luppolo took place on Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13 in Piazza Mazzini, Bracciano. Two evenings dedicated to grilled local meats and craft beers, featuring live music and organized by the Rione Monti Association in the heart of the historic center.

In Bocca al Luppolo 2026

The craft beer festival of Bracciano returned on June 12 and 13, 2026 in Piazza Mazzini, known as the Castle Square. As per tradition, the Rione Monti stands offered local meats cooked over embers and a rich selection of craft beers, in a festive atmosphere enlivened by summer evening music at the foot of the Odescalchi Castle.

Programme In Bocca al Luppolo 2026

Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13, 2026, from the evening, Piazza Mazzini (Castle Square) in Bracciano. Food stalls with grilled local meats, craft and farm-brewed beer taps, live music, and DJ sets. Free admission, consumption paid at the stalls.

Highlights In Bocca al Luppolo 2026

Grilled local meats; craft beers on tap; evenings with live music in the historic center at the foot of the Odescalchi Castle.

Prices In Bocca al Luppolo 2026

Free admission. Pay only for what you consume at the food and beer stalls.

Practical information — In Bocca al Luppolo

How to get there

Bracciano is approximately 40 km from Rome. By car, it can be reached via the Via Braccianese or the A12 motorway, taking the exit towards the lake. By train, Bracciano station is served by the FL3 regional line (Rome-Viterbo) and is just a few minutes' walk from the historic center and Piazza Mazzini.

Admission and costs

Admission to the festival area is free. You only pay for what you consume at the food stalls and beer taps.

Tips

The event takes place outdoors during summer evenings: it is advisable to arrive early to secure a seat at the tables. Combine your visit with a tour of the Odescalchi Castle and a walk along the Bracciano lakefront.

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Where does it take place — In Bocca al Luppolo

Piazza Mazzini (detta del Castello)

Piazza Mazzini, 00062 Bracciano

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In Bocca al Luppolo in brief

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