Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua
The patronal feast of Val Fontanabuona, with procession, gastronomy, and music
About Saint Anthony in Coreglia
The patron saint of Coreglia Ligure
The Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua is the most important event of the year for Coreglia Ligure, a small municipality in the Val Fontanabuona within the Metropolitan City of Genoa. As confirmed by the Municipality itself, the celebration takes place every year on the second Sunday of June, involving the entire community in a moment of devotion and celebration.
Procession and religious tradition
The heart of the feast is the solemn procession on Sunday, which winds through the village in honor of the saint, highly revered in Ligurian popular tradition. The religious dimension, with church celebrations, remains central and accompanies the festivities.
Evenings at the sports field
Alongside the religious rites, the feast offers some evenings at the sports field with food stalls and music, convivial moments that bring together the inhabitants of Coreglia and visitors from neighboring municipalities. The Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua is an authentic example of the patronal feasts that characterize the villages of Val Fontanabuona, where tradition is passed down from generation to generation.
Saint Anthony in Coreglia — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the patronal feast falls on June 7, in line with the tradition of setting it on the second Sunday of the month. The main day includes the procession in honor of Saint Anthony, accompanied by convivial evenings at the town's sports field.
Programme Saint Anthony in Coreglia 2026
- Religious celebrations in honor of Saint Anthony of Padua
- Solemn procession on the Sunday of the feast
- Evenings at the sports field with food stalls and music
Detailed hourly program to be announced by the Municipality of Coreglia Ligure in the preceding days.
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How to get there
Coreglia Ligure is located in Val Fontanabuona, in the hinterland of Tigullio. By car, it can be reached from Chiavari by driving up the valley. It is not served by a direct train station; the nearest stop is Chiavari.
Information
Free admission; purchases payable at the stalls in the sports field. Program and times announced by the Municipality in the preceding days.
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Where does it take place — Saint Anthony in Coreglia
Centro di Coreglia Ligure e campo sportivo