Events
A journey through world cultures
The International Folklore Festival brings together performing groups from four different countries, each presenting its own traditions through music, dance, costumes and folklore.
Every evening offers a unique cultural experience, allowing audiences to discover traditions that have been passed down through generations while celebrating the universal language of artistic expression.
The festival encourages dialogue between cultures and promotes mutual understanding through live performance.
Programme
22 August
Serbia
Traditional Serbian dances, colourful costumes and vibrant Balkan music.
23 August
Peru
A celebration of South American traditions through music, dance and colourful folklore.
24 August
Georgia
Elegant choreography and centuries-old traditions from one of the world's richest cultural heritages.
25 August
Paraguay
The festival concludes with traditional Paraguayan music, dance and cultural performances.
An international celebration in Bergamo
The International Folklore Festival reflects the Ducato di Piazza Pontida's commitment to promoting dialogue between cultures through music, dance and artistic exchange.
For four evenings, ChorusLife becomes a meeting place where traditions from different parts of the world come together, offering audiences an inspiring and unforgettable cultural experience.
Event Information
Dates
22–25 August 2026
22–25 August 2026
Time
8:45 PM
8:45 PM
Venue
Piazza del Sagittario – ChorusLife, Bergamo
Piazza del Sagittario – ChorusLife, Bergamo
Admission
Free
Free
Participating Countries
- Serbia
- Peru
- Georgia
- Paraguay
Tickets
Free admission
Free admission
Weather Notice
In case of rain, the event will still take place, although assigned seating cannot be guaranteed.
In case of rain, the event will still take place, although assigned seating cannot be guaranteed.
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Musical Event
La Traviata Opera by Giuseppe Verdi
September 04, 2026at ChorusLife (Piazza del Sagittario) Via Carlo Serassi, 26 - 24124 Bergamo (BG)
The Ducato di Piazza Pontida concludes its Verdi opera programme with a new production of La Traviata, one of the most celebrated and frequently performed operas in the world.
A moving story of love, sacrifice and redemption, brought to life through Giuseppe Verdi's timeless music. This special evening celebrates one of the greatest masterpieces of Italian opera as part of the ChorusLife summer cultural season.
The performance will take place on September 4, 2026, in Piazza del Sagittario at ChorusLife.
Musical Event
Rigoletto Opera di Giuseppe Verdi
August 07, 2026at ChorusLife (Piazza del Sagittario) Via Carlo Serassi, 26 - 24124 Bergamo (BG)
The Ducato di Piazza Pontida presents a new production of Rigoletto, Giuseppe Verdi's celebrated opera with a libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. One of the most beloved works in the Italian operatic repertoire, performed on August 7, 2026, at Piazza del Sagittario in ChorusLife.
Theatrical Event
Vinsanto Bergamasque Dialect Theatre Performance
July 04, 2026at ChorusLife (Piazza del Sagittario) Via Carlo Serassi, 26 - 24124 Bergamo (BG)
The Ducato di Piazza Pontida continues its summer festival at ChorusLife with Vinsanto, a Bergamasque dialect theatre performance presented by the Carlo Bonfanti Theatre Company of Treviglio. A celebration of local tradition, culture, and entertainment, taking place on July 4, 2026, at Piazza del Sagittario in ChorusLife.