San Giovanni Festival
A historic late-summer festival in Chiari
About San Giovanni Festival
A festival with over fifty years of history
In Chiari, in the province of Brescia, the San Giovanni Festival is one of the most established events of the city's summer, 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 district, which enlivens it each year with a spirit of volunteerism.
Cuisine, music, and fun
The festival's program is typical of Brescian village festivals, with a particular focus on good food and entertainment:
- Stalls with traditional cuisine and a bar
- Live music and dancing evenings
- Charity raffle
- Inflatables for children
- Games, karaoke, and fireworks on the closing nights
Festival and solidarity
The San Giovanni Festival 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.
San Giovanni Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the San Giovanni Festival in Chiari is expected in the last week of August, following the pattern of recent editions (in 2025 from August 22nd to 25th). As per tradition, the festival organized by the San Giovanni community at Casa San Giovanni offers evenings of traditional cuisine, a bar, live music and dancing, a charity raffle, and inflatables for children, with charitable aims. The exact dates will be announced closer to the event.
Programme San Giovanni Festival 2026
The detailed 2026 program will be published by the organizers. Based on recent editions, the festival typically includes, over several late August evenings:
- Stalls with traditional cuisine and a bar
- Live music and dancing evenings with orchestras
- Charity raffle and inflatables for children
- Games, karaoke, and fireworks on the closing nights
Part of the proceeds supports local social and cultural projects.
Highlights San Giovanni Festival 2026
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Practical information — San Giovanni Festival
Where
Casa San Giovanni, Via Rudiano 33, Chiari (BS).
When
Traditionally in the last week of August.
Services
Stalls with traditional cuisine, bar, charity raffle, inflatables. Free entry; consumption payable.
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Where does it take place — San Giovanni Festival
Casa San Giovanni
Via Rudiano 33, 25032 Chiari