Sagra di San Giovanni
A historic late-summer festival in Chiari
About Sagra di San Giovanni
A festival with over fifty years of history
In Chiari, in the province of Brescia, the Sagra di San Giovanni is one of the city's most established summer festivals, with over fifty editions held. It takes place at Casa San Giovanni, on Via Rudiano, and is organized by the community of the San Giovanni neighbourhood, which enlivens it each year with a spirit of volunteerism.
Cuisine, music, and fun
The festival's program is typical of Brescia's village festivals, with a particular focus on good food and entertainment:
- Stands with typical cuisine and a bar
- Live music and dancing evenings
- Charity raffle
- Bouncy castles for children
- Games, karaoke, and fireworks on the closing nights
Festival and solidarity
The Sagra di San Giovanni is not just about fun: the initiative supports local social and cultural projects. It is one of the most beloved events of the Chiari summer, capable of bringing together different generations around music, tradition, and conviviality, in the heart of the Bassa Bresciana, in the province of Brescia.
Sagra di San Giovanni — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Sagra di San Giovanni in Chiari is expected in the last week of August, following the pattern of recent editions (in 2025 from August 22nd to 25th). As tradition dictates, the festival organized by the San Giovanni community at Casa San Giovanni offers evenings of typical cuisine, a bar, live music and dancing, a charity raffle, and bouncy castles for children, with solidarity as its aim. The exact dates will be announced closer to the event.
Programme Sagra di San Giovanni 2026
The detailed 2026 program will be published by the organizers. Based on recent editions, the festival typically includes, over several late August evenings:
- Stands with typical cuisine and a bar
- Evenings of live music and dancing with orchestras
- Charity raffle and bouncy castles for children
- Games, karaoke, and fireworks on the closing nights
Part of the proceeds support local social and cultural projects.
Highlights Sagra di San Giovanni 2026
Prices Sagra di San Giovanni 2026
Practical information — Sagra di San Giovanni
Where
Casa San Giovanni, Via Rudiano 33, Chiari (BS).
When
Traditionally in the last week of August.
Services
Stands with typical cuisine, bar, charity raffle, bouncy castles. Free entry; paid consumption.
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Where does it take place — Sagra di San Giovanni
Casa San Giovanni
Via Rudiano 33, 25032 Chiari