We Love Castello
Edition 2026 Music Gastronomy Food truck

We Love Castello

Summer at Brescia Castle between music, culture, and good food

Brescia — Brescia (017) Since 2019
Dates 16 May โ€” 13 Sep 2026
Location Brescia (017)
Prices โ€”
Status Confirmed

About We Love Castello

For an entire summer, Brescia Castle comes alive and becomes the city's major outdoor cultural hub: We Love Castello brings concerts, festivals, shows, artistic, and food and wine events to Cidneo Hill, from late afternoon until night. Between the Belvedere 030 food area, the live performances in the Fossa Viscontea, and the major events on the main stage, the festival animates one of Brescia's symbolic sites for months, offering locals and tourists an unmissable meeting point under the stars.

Summer on Cidneo Hill

We Love Castello is the major summer event that transforms Brescia Castle, on Cidneo Hill, into an outdoor cultural and entertainment hub. For many months, from spring to early autumn, the fortress overlooking Bresciaโ€”the capital of the province of the same name in Lombardyโ€”hosts a packed program of events ranging from music to culture, from art to food and wine.

Three Souls, One Castle

The event is divided into several distinct areas. Belvedere 030 is the food and beverage area, with two internal kitchens (snacks and burgers) and food trucks, open from the afternoon until late evening. The Fossa Viscontea hosts CAGE9, with DJ sets and live performances on weekend evenings. The San Marco Bastion is the main stage, reserved for major events, festivals, and concerts.

Festival within a Festival

We Love Castello serves as a container for various events hosted throughout the summer: from Brescia Cosplay & Comics dedicated to comics and pop culture, to musical and artistic appointments that follow one another throughout the season. Every weekend the castle offers something different, making it a reference point for a diverse audience.

A Place to Enjoy All Summer Long

More than a single event, We Love Castello is a way to experience the Brescia summer: people go up to the castle to dine, listen to music, watch a show, or simply enjoy the view of the city from above. A dedicated shuttle, the "Linea Castello," connects the city center to the fortress on main evenings, making it even more convenient to reach one of Brescia's symbolic sites.

We Love Castello โ€” edition 2026

The 7th edition of We Love Castello enlivens Brescia Castle from May 16 to September 13, 2026, with concerts, festivals, DJ sets, artistic events, and the Belvedere 030 food area, spread across Belvedere, Fossa Viscontea, and San Marco Bastion.

The seventh edition runs from May 16 to September 13, 2026 (food area open from May 14). Belvedere 030 hosts the catering, CAGE9 in the Fossa Viscontea offers DJ sets and live performances on weekends, while the main stage at San Marco Bastion hosts major events. Among the hosted festivals is Brescia Cosplay & Comics on May 30-31.

Programme We Love Castello 2026

Belvedere 030 โ€” food area

  • Opening from May 14; Mon-Fri 6:00 PM-12:00 AM, Sat-Sun and holidays 12:00 PM-12:00 AM
  • Two internal kitchens (snacks and burgers) and food trucks

CAGE9 โ€” Fossa Viscontea

  • Wednesdays 8:00 PM-12:30 AM; Fridays and Saturdays 9:00 PM-2:00 AM with DJ sets and live performances

Main Stage โ€” San Marco Bastion

  • Major events, festivals, and concerts
  • May 30-31 โ€” Brescia Cosplay & Comics (access reserved for ticket holders)

The complete calendar of concerts and events is updated during the season on the official website.

Highlights We Love Castello 2026

The Brescia Cosplay & Comics at the end of May, the live evenings at CAGE9 in the Fossa Viscontea, and the Belvedere 030 food area.

Prices We Love Castello 2026

Access to the castle and the food area is generally free; some hosted events and festivals require a dedicated ticket.

Practical information — We Love Castello

When

From May 16 to September 13, 2026 (Belvedere 030 food area open from May 14).

Opening Hours

Belvedere 030: Mon-Fri 6:00 PM-12:00 AM, Sat-Sun and holidays 12:00 PM-12:00 AM. CAGE9 (Fossa Viscontea): Wednesdays 8:00 PM-12:30 AM, Fridays and Saturdays 9:00 PM-2:00 AM.

Where

Brescia Castle, Via del Castello 9.

How to get there

Shuttle "Linea Castello" from San Faustino to the castle (Wed, Fri, Sat) every 15 minutes from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Some events (e.g., Brescia Cosplay & Comics) require castle access only for ticket holders.

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Where does it take place โ€” We Love Castello

Castello di Brescia

Via del Castello 9, 25121 Brescia

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We Love Castello in brief

Music Gastronomy Food truck Heritage Young audience Outdoor Night Multidisciplinary Brescia

History of We Love Castello