Spluga Celtica — Celtic Festival of Val di Giüst
Edition 2026 Folk Celtic music Gastronomy

Spluga Celtica — Celtic Festival of Val di Giüst

A dive into the Celtic world in the mountains of Valchiavenna

Campodolcino — Sondrio (014)
Dates 03 Jul — 05 Jul 2026
Location Campodolcino (014)
Prices Free
Status

About Spluga Celtica

In Campodolcino, in the upper Valchiavenna, the Acquamerla area transforms into a Celtic village for Spluga Celtica. Among about thirty themed stands, gastronomy with mead and beer, Celtic and Roman encampments, workshops, traditional music and dances, the festival revives the atmosphere of the ancient world in a highly evocative alpine setting. Organized by the Valchiavenna Tourist Promotion Consortium, it is an event that combines historical re-enactment, culture, and popular celebration in the Val di Giüst.

The Celtic festival of Valchiavenna

Spluga Celtica is the Celtic festival of Campodolcino, a municipality in the upper Valchiavenna in the province of Sondrio. It takes place in the Acquamerla area, in the evocative Val di Giüst, where the atmosphere of the Celtic and ancient world comes alive among the mountains for a few days.

Stands, gastronomy, and encampments

The festival offers about thirty themed stands with crafts, products, and period settings. Gastronomy is a star, with mead, beer, and local specialties. The heart of the re-enactment are the Celtic camp and the Roman camp, animated by re-enactors who illustrate the customs, rituals, and daily life of those cultures.

Workshops, music, and dances

The program includes workshops, activities with animal groups (including pony rides for the little ones), live folk music with an evening concert, and traditional dances. An immersive experience, suitable for families and enthusiasts, that combines historical education and fun.

Between nature and tradition

Organized by the Valchiavenna Tourist Promotion Consortium with the support of the Municipality of Campodolcino and the Lombardy Region, Spluga Celtica enhances the territory of the upper valley in a cultural and experiential way. For those seeking a different adventure, a camping area is also available in a meadow near the Liro stream, a few meters from the parking lot.

Spluga Celtica — edition 2026

In 2026, Spluga Celtica will return to Campodolcino in the first week of July, at the Acquamerla area. Themed stands, gastronomy with mead and beer, Celtic and Roman camp, workshops, folk music, and traditional dances. Precise dates and program will be published by the Valchiavenna Tourist Consortium closer to the event.

The 2026 edition will re-propose the tried-and-tested formula of the Celtic festival: about thirty themed stands, gastronomy with mead, beer, and local products, the Celtic and Roman camp animated by re-enactors, workshops, activities with animal groups, folk music with an evening concert, and traditional dances, in the setting of Val di Giüst. Precise dates and detailed program will be communicated by the Valchiavenna Tourist Promotion Consortium in the preceding weeks.

Programme Spluga Celtica 2026

The detailed program for the 2026 edition, with dates, times, concerts, and workshops, will be published by the Valchiavenna Tourist Promotion Consortium closer to the event. The usual structure includes: themed stands, Celtic and Roman encampments, gastronomy with mead and beer, workshops, activities with animals, folk music with an evening concert, and traditional dances.

Highlights Spluga Celtica 2026

The Celtic and Roman camp with re-enactors; the mead and themed gastronomy; the folk music and traditional dances.

Prices Spluga Celtica 2026

Admission according to the program. Food and activities are paid. Camping area available.

Practical information — Spluga Celtica

When

First week of July 2026 (dates to be confirmed; in 2025 from July 4th to 6th).

Where

Acquamerla area, Val di Giüst, Campodolcino (SO).

How to get there

Campodolcino is located in the upper Valchiavenna, along the road to the Spluga Pass (SS36), reachable by car from Chiavenna.

Camping

Camping area in a meadow near the Liro stream, about 500 meters from the parking lot.

Contacts

[email protected]; social @splugaceltica.

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Where does it take place — Spluga Celtica

Area Acquamerla, Val di Giüst

Località Acquamerla, 23021 Campodolcino

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Spluga Celtica in brief

Folk Celtic music Gastronomy Beer Medieval Historical reenactment Folk traditions Outdoor International Sondrio

History of Spluga Celtica