Living Craftsmanship, the 45th edition, takes place in Cison di Valmarino from 8th to 16th August 2026over 180 artisans from all over Italy along the streets and courtyards of the historic centre, exhibitions, live music every evening, the traditional Spit-Roast Day and night tours of the mysteries at Castelbrando. Experiencing Artigianato Vivo in Cison di Valmarino up close is an unmissable event: La Corte di Marga is located in Miane, about 10 minutes away by car (5.4 km)the ideal base to experience it without giving up the tranquillity of a stay among the vineyards.
Founded over forty years ago and organised by the Pro Loco of Cison di Valmarino, Artigianato Vivo is one of the longest-running craft exhibitions in the Veneto region: not a simple market, but an event that brings the entire village to life for nine days, featuring exhibition spaces, temporary museums, cultural events and a packed evening music programme spread across squares, courtyards and alleyways.
Timetable 2026:
Weekdays: 17:00 – 23:30
Bank holidays (9th, 15th, 16th August): 10:00 – 23:30
| Data | What not to miss |
|---|---|
| Sat 8 Aug | Official opening (5 pm, Council Chamber), opening of exhibition stands and exhibitions (Antiche Cantine Brandolini, Vintage Radio Museum, photographic exhibition “The soul of stone”) |
| Sun 9 Aug | Spit-Roast Day (from 9.00 am), Holy Mass, mosaic workshop, puppet show, evening ethnic singing |
| Tue 11 Aug | Book presentation of “Il silenzio degli altopiani” (Rizzoli) |
| Wed 12 Aug | Spit Roast Day (from 14:00), prize-giving for the 2026 Artigianato Vivo competition, live Graffiti Art |
| Fri-Sat 14-15 | Prayer vigil, 49th Cyclamen March (6 and 10 km, Saturday morning) |
| Sat 15 Aug | Spit-Roast Day, solemn Holy Mass of the Assumption, children's entertainment |
| Sun 16 Aug | Spit Roast Day, opening of the food truck village, closing of the event with a musical evening |
Every evening, from around 20:30, the route comes alive with simultaneous live concerts in multiple locations around the village (Case Marian, Cortivo Coch, Piazza Roma, Piazzetta Filanda, Borgo Capretta Mugnai) — featuring different genres every night, ranging from blues to acoustic pop, and from folk to rock.
Also to be noted are the night-time mystery tours at Castelbrando, upon reservation (visite@castelbrando.it), and the Ruralia Museum at Case Marian, with guided tours by appointment (tel. 335 7896949).
The exhibition route winds through the historic centre of Cison di Valmarino among courtyards and streets (Cortivo Buffon, Cortivo Coch, Piazzetta Filanda, Piazza Roma, Borgo Capretta Mugnai and others), with several dedicated car parks (indicated as P1-P9 on the official map) along the perimeter of the village. The refreshment spots (Case Marian, Cortivo Coch, Al Filò, the osteria in Borgo Capretta Mugnai) are open every evening and, on public holidays, also for lunch.
The Court of Marga, in Miane, is about a 10-minute drive from Cison di Valmarino: convenient for reaching the event in just a few minutes in the evening and returning to sleep in the peace of the Prosecco Hills, away from the hustle and bustle of the historic centre during the days of the event. The five independent accommodations, created from an old rural hamlet, are well suited both for a couple on a cultural weekend (Ginetta 2) and for a family or group of friends who want to experience multiple evenings of the festival without worrying about evening travel (Villa Marga, sleeping up to 10 people).
The 2026 edition of Artigianato Vivo came to a close on August 16th: the date with the Pro Loco of Cison di Valmarino is now for the next edition, in August 2027. In the meantime, The Court of MarGa resta is the ideal base all year round for discovering Cison di Valmarino and the UNESCO Prosecco Hills: check availability and book directly on the official website for the best guaranteed rate.
Sources: official Artigianato Vivo 2026 programme (Pro Loco Cison di Valmarino); artigianatovivo.it; artigianatovivo.it/programma; Venetando Events.
From 8 to 16 August 2026 in Cison di Valmarino, open from 17:00 to 23:30 on weekdays and from 10:00 to 23:30 on bank holidays (9, 15 and 16 August).
About 10 minutes by car, 3.4 miles: the property is located in Miane, in the heart of the Prosecco Hills.
In recent years access to the exhibition route has generally been free, although in some editions a small nominal fee has been required (€3 in 2025). For the next edition we advise you to check the updated conditions on the official website artigianatovivo.it before your visit.
Yes, the traditional Spiedo Day: on the 9th, 12th, 15th and 16th of August the Cison Master Spiedo makers will prepare it live, available for tasting at the event's food stalls.