Botuverá's Bergamasque Festival returns in June with a show by an Italian singer.

The Bergamasca Festival in Botuverá returns in June in 2026, marking the 32nd edition of the event that celebrates... Italian culture in the municipality of Santa Catarina.

The festival will be held between June 18th and 21st, in the hall of the São José Parish, in the city center, resuming the traditional period close to the municipality's anniversary.

The main highlight of the program will be the show by the Italian singer. Luciano Bruno, which will be presented on opening night, the 18th.

Return to tradition

The change restores the festival's original schedule, which had been altered in recent years due to the pandemic.

According to the Secretary of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Jonas Mariani, the return to June reinforces the event's historical connection with the city.

“Returning to June strengthens the symbolism of the festival and reinforces the city's cultural identity. Celebrating in the month of Botuverá's anniversary gives even more meaning to the entire community,” he said.

Cultural and religious programming

The program includes musical performances and cultural activities throughout the four days.

One of the traditional moments is the mass in Bergamasco dialectThe celebration, held on Sunday, June 21st, keeps alive the language and religious traditions of the Italian descendants in the region.

Luciano Bruno's show is scheduled for 21 PM on the 18th. The artist is originally from... Nápoles He is known for his romantic repertoire and for contributing to the soundtracks of Brazilian soap operas.

The event's structure, including catering and space organization, will be managed by a company contracted through a bidding process.

Choice of royalty

Another highlight is the selection of the Bergamo royalty, which will take place on June 13th.

The process includes a parade of the candidates and evaluation by a jury.

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Direct flight between Santa Catarina and Italy is on the agenda for a meeting between the governor and the ambassador.

The festival also maintains the election of the children's royalty, created in 2025, with the participation of children from the community.

Registration is free and can be done until March 20th, according to the rules available on the city hall's website.

Event reinforces Italian tradition

A Bergamasque Festival It is considered one of the main events promoting Italian culture in Brazil.

The program brings together gastronomy, music, religiosity, and local traditions, keeping alive the heritage of Bergamo immigrants in the region.