Corbetta Forgiveness Festival

A devotion spanning over four and a half centuries

The Forgiveness Festival is the most important and defining event in Corbetta, in the Province of Milan. Its roots lie in the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of Miracles and the tradition of the Marian Apparition, celebrated for centuries: with over 460 editions, it is one of the longest-running religious and popular festivals in the Milan area.

Sacred and profane together

The festival combines the religious dimension — with the solemn procession, the Solemnity of Forgiveness, and the celebrations of the Apparition at the Archdiocesan Sanctuary — with a rich civic program that enlivens the city for four days. Stalls fill the streets of the center from the morning, while Villa Pagani hosts evening music events, from ballroom dancing to live concerts, and workshops and activities for all ages.

The Corbetta Drone Show

Among the most spectacular events is the Corbetta Drone Show: in the sky above the Parco di Villa Ferrario, hundreds of luminous drones draw shapes and choreographies in a technological show that has replaced traditional fireworks in a modern key. An evocative moment that beautifully concludes the festive evenings.

A festival for the whole city

Organized by the Municipality of Corbetta with the involvement of local associations and organizations, the Forgiveness Festival is the occasion when the entire community comes together. Between faith, fun, music, and innovation, it tells the soul of a city that proudly preserves its tradition on the outskirts of Milan.