Mostra Mercato di Bienno — Arti & Mestieri
Nine days of craftsmanship and know-how in the medieval village of Valle Camonica
About Mostra Mercato di Bienno
The village of hammers and forges
The Mostra Mercato di Bienno is the major summer event that annually transforms one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy into a stage dedicated to craftsmanship and know-how. Bienno, nestled in Valle Camonica in the Province of Brescia, is a town with a very long metallurgical tradition: for centuries, its forges, powered by the water from the Vaso Re, have shaped iron, and even today the historic hammers are an integral part of the village's identity.
Over 140 exhibitors in the alleys
During the nine days of the event, the cobbled streets, courtyards, and ancient buildings of the historic center host over 140 selected exhibitors. They range from artistic crafts to typical local products, from wood and metalworking to ceramics and textiles, in a journey that celebrates Lombard "know-how". The event attracts almost 200,000 visitors, numbers that place it among the most attended craft events in the region.
Not just a market
The Mostra Mercato is not a simple fair: the village comes alive with themed routes, workshops for families and children, live demonstrations of crafts, and an interactive map that guides visitors through the different areas. Strolling through Bienno during the exhibition means discovering both an intact medieval architectural heritage and a still-vibrant artisan tradition.
Mostra Mercato di Bienno — edition 2026
The XXXIV edition opens on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM and continues for nine days. The village hosts over 140 exhibitors dedicated to artistic crafts, traditional trades, and local products, with workshops for families, themed routes, and an interactive map. Expected visitor numbers are in line with previous editions: around 200,000 visitors.
Programme Mostra Mercato di Bienno 2026
Opening Hours
- Weekdays: 5:00 PM to midnight
- Sundays: 10:00 AM to midnight
- Saturday, August 22 (Inauguration): opens at 5:00 PM
- Saturday, August 29: opens at 2:00 PM
What to find
- Over 140 exhibitors of artistic crafts and local products in the alleys of the medieval village
- Workshops for families and children
- Themed routes dedicated to "know-how" and traditional trades
- Live demonstrations in the ancient forges and courtyards
- Interactive map to navigate the exhibition areas
The detailed program of individual events will be published on the official website in the weeks preceding the event.
Highlights Mostra Mercato di Bienno 2026
Prices Mostra Mercato di Bienno 2026
Practical information — Mostra Mercato di Bienno
When
From August 22 to 30, 2026. Opening hours: weekdays from 5:00 PM to midnight, Sundays from 10:00 AM to midnight.
Where
Historic center of Bienno (BS), Valle Camonica. Information point at Piazza Lorenzini 1.
How to get there
By car from the SS42 of Valle Camonica, Bienno exit. By train to Bienno or Breno station on the Brescia-Edolo line, then shuttle or a short drive.
Contacts
Email [email protected], phone +39 320 4693590.
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Where does it take place — Mostra Mercato di Bienno
Borgo medievale di Bienno
Piazza Lorenzini 1, 25040 Bienno