The Busto Arsizio Celtic Festival! Concerts, Dances, Workshops and a craft Market will let you experience Celtic culture!
A magical journey into the heart of Celtic culture! Music, dance, and culinary delights await you at BustoFolk!
Don’t miss the chance to dance and have fun in a unique atmosphere!
BustoFolk is an important Inter-Celtic Festival dedicated to Celtic Music, Dance, Culture and Crafts (especially Irish, Breton, and Scottish).
It is held in Busto Arsizio (Varese), in the evocative Textile Museum.
One of the most established Celtic/folk festivals in Northern Italy, with Concerts, Irish Dance evenings, Free dance lessons, a Celtic artisan Market, Street food, craft beer, cider, themed spirits, and a Cultural immersion area (exhibitions, conferences, traditional sports).
Entrances
Many free areas (market, food, some workshops), Paid evening concert area.
The typical BustoFolk program is structured over four days (Thursday-Sunday, usually Thursday to Sunday in mid-September), with a mix of free and paid activities.
Concerts on the main stage featuring emerging bands, Italian and international groups.
Traditional Dance Performances
Dance evenings (ceili dance parties) with live bands playing to get the audience dancing.
Performances by local groups or pipe bands, a welcoming atmosphere with spontaneous dancing.
Free or low-cost workshops and courses
Irish dance lessons (set dancing, ceili, sean-nós), Scottish, or Breton dances;
Instrument Workshops (bagpipes, accordion, bodhrán, violin, Celtic harp, tin whistle)
Open Music Sessions (open mic folk); children’s activities (creative workshops, mini-stages).
Crafts Market
with Celtic jewelry, clothing, musical instruments, clay, blacksmithing, chainmail, leather and weaving.
Themed food & drink area
Craft beer, cider, whiskey tastings, Irish/Breton dishes.
WHEN
This event usually takes place every year around mid-September
Free Areas – Paid Concerts
For information, dates, and event schedule, visit the website listed at the end of the article
The events listed may be subject to change or cancellation.
It is always advisable to inquire in advance to confirm the event and dates
BustoFolk
at the Textile Museum
Via Volta 6
Busto Arsizio (Varese)
Lombardy – Italy
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