Sile Folk Festival — International Folklore Festival

The folklore of the world in Treviso

The Sile Folk Festival is the International Folklore Festival that, every July, transforms Treviso — the "little Venice" crossed by the Sile river — into a stage for traditional dances, music, and costumes from different continents. The event is recognized by CIOFF (Conseil International des Organisations de Festivals de Folklore), the international reference body for folklore festivals.

Performances in the squares of the center

The heart of the festival are the evening performances that liven up the squares of Treviso's historic center: each group presents traditional dance and music performances, with the main evening on Saturday in the city's central square. The performances, short and intense, follow one another, offering the public a true tour of the world through dances, songs, and typical costumes.

Cultural exchange and Veneto

In addition to the performances, the festival is an opportunity for cultural exchange among the guest groups, who stay in the city and participate in tours in the Veneto region, including a boat excursion to Venice. The direction is entrusted to Gianni Marini.

An international and free festival

Part of the CIOFF Italia circuit, the Sile Folk Festival involves groups of adults and children and represents a moment of openness to the world for the province of Treviso, with free-access performances that attract families and fans of popular traditions.