Alserio's patronal festival, on the lake shores
Alserio, a municipality in the province of Como overlooking the small and picturesque Lake Alserio, in the heart of the Como region of Brianza, has San Clemente as its patron saint, whose liturgical feast day falls on November 23rd. Around this date, the town gathers for its patronal festival, traditionally celebrated on the closest weekend.
The central moment is the solemn Sunday Mass, followed by the blessing of cars and the distribution of blessed bread to the citizens, traditional gestures that strengthen the sense of belonging. The festival is organised in collaboration between the Municipality of Alserio, the Parish of San Clemente, the Pro Loco (local association), and the Municipal Library.
Alongside the religious events, the festival offers cultural and entertainment moments at the Multipurpose Structure, with evenings dedicated to Brianza traditions and civic awards. It is an occasion for the entire community of Alserio to come together.
For those visiting the area, Alserio and its lake offer a tranquil and natural corner of the province of Como, far from the mass tourism of Lake Como. The San Clemente festival is the ideal time to discover the genuine soul of this Brianza village.
The 2026 edition of the patronal festival of San Clemente in Alserio is expected at the end of November, on the weekend closest to the liturgical feast day of November 23rd.
The programme will follow tradition: the solemn Sunday Mass, the blessing of cars, the distribution of blessed bread to the citizens, and cultural events at the Multipurpose Structure. The precise dates will be announced by the Municipality of Alserio, the Parish, and the Pro Loco.
The detailed programme for the 2026 edition will be announced by the organisers. The traditional structure includes: a cultural evening on Saturday at the Multipurpose Structure; on Sunday, solemn Mass, blessing of cars, and distribution of blessed bread, with a reception offered by the municipal administration.
Alserio can be reached by car from Erba and Como, in the Brianza lakes area. The festival takes place between the church of San Clemente and the town's Multipurpose Structure.
The patronal festival is held at the end of November, on the weekend closest to November 23rd. Celebrations and events have free admission.
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Chiesa di San Clemente e Struttura Polivalente
Chiesa di San Clemente, 22040 Alserio