The most hoppy festival of the Valle Olona summer
Solbiate a Tutta Birra is the beer festival that enlivens Solbiate Olona every July, a town in the Valle Olona in the Province of Varese. Created to promote beer culture and summer conviviality, the event has grown edition after edition to become one of the most beloved appointments in the area: eight evenings spread over two weekends, dedicated to craft beer, good food, and live music.
The heart of the festival is the craft beers from the best microbreweries in the region. Recent editions have featured breweries like Birrificio Italiano (Lurago Marinone), Orso Verde (Busto Arsizio), and The Wall (Venegono Inferiore), with a selection of a dozen beers on tap, from classic to more sought-after varieties. A true showcase of the Lombard brewing scene.
To accompany the pints, a kitchen that blends Bavarian and Italian tradition: pork knuckle with beer, spรคtzle, pulled pork, grilled dishes, fried foods, gourmet sandwiches, and warm pretzels. Every evening, from 9 PM, a different band takes the stage, playing rock, 90s tributes, covers, and theme songs that get audiences of all ages singing along.
The event is organized by the Pro Loco Solbiate Olona (local tourism association), which manages the setup of the Via San Vito festival area with tables, a stage, kitchen, and ample parking. Admission is free, in the true spirit of a town festival. Solbiate a Tutta Birra is now a classic of the northwestern Lombardy summer, capable of attracting visitors from all over the Valle Olona and the Bustese area.
The 2026 edition of Solbiate a Tutta Birra confirms the double July weekend format, with eight evenings in total at the Via San Vito festival area. Craft beer from Lombard microbreweries, Bavarian and Italian specialties, and a different band each night animate the event, with free admission.
The event takes place over two weekends, approximately July 10-13 and 17-20, 2026, with the festival area open in the evenings, featuring beer stands and food. Every night, from 9 PM, live music is scheduled with a different band. The detailed program of the evenings and participating breweries will be published by Pro Loco Solbiate Olona closer to the event.
Via San Vito festival area, Solbiate Olona (VA), in the Valle Olona. Accessible by car from the A8 motorway and the SS33 del Sempione; nearest train stations are Busto Arsizio and Olgiate Olona-Marnate. Milan Malpensa Airport is nearby.
July, over two weekends (in 2026 scheduled for July 10-13 and 17-20).
Free; consumption is paid. Parking available at the festival area.
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Area feste di Via San Vito
Via San Vito, 21058 Solbiate Olona