Festa di Desio – Sagra del Madunin
The patronal festival of the Madonna del Rosario
About Festa di Desio
«Il Madunin», the soul of Desio
The most cherished festival in Desio (province of Monza and Brianza) is that of the Madonna del Rosario, which the people of Desio affectionately call «il Madunin». The recurrence falls on the first Sunday of October and is accompanied by the local civic holiday on Monday, transforming the city centre into a large festival space for four days.
The Sagra del Madunin
The heart of the event is the Sagra del Madunin, with a themed village (in recent editions inspired by the world of fairy tales, «Once upon a time») full of games and workshops for children, stalls, markets, and abundant street food. Among the gastronomic offerings, the traditional «Trippa in piazza» (Tripe in the square) is not to be missed.
The VelociRun and Villa Tours
Among the most popular events is the VelociRun, a fun non-competitive race in dinosaur costumes that involves schools, shopkeepers, and families. The festival is also an opportunity for guided tours of the city's historic residences, Villa Tittoni and Villa Longoni, architectural jewels of Desio. Concerts by the town's musical bands, magic shows for children, and solidarity initiatives – such as the «Torta del Cuore» (Cake of the Heart) in support of the hospital – complete the programme.
A Community Festival
Organised jointly by the Parish Community, the Pro Loco Desio (local tourism board), and the Municipality, the Festa di Desio is the moment when the city comes together around its religious and popular roots, between Piazza Conciliazione and the gardens of the historic villas.
Festa di Desio — edition 2026
For 2026, the patronal festival of the Madonna del Rosario falls on the weekend of October 3rd to 6th, with Monday as a local civic holiday. The Sagra del Madunin offers a themed village for children, markets, and street food in Piazza Conciliazione, the VelociRun dinosaur costume race, guided tours of Villa Tittoni and Villa Longoni, and charity initiatives. The festival is organised by the Parish Community with Pro Loco Desio and the Municipality.
Programme Festa di Desio 2026
Sagra del Madunin
- Themed village with games and workshops for children
- Markets, craft stalls, and street food in Piazza Conciliazione
- «Trippa in piazza» (Tripe in the square) and tastings
VelociRun
- Non-competitive race in dinosaur costumes for schools, shopkeepers, and families
Culture and entertainment
- Guided tours of Villa Tittoni and Villa Longoni
- Concerts by the town's musical bands
- Magic show for children
Solidarity
- «Torta del Cuore» (Cake of the Heart) in support of the local hospital
The detailed timetable will be published by the Municipality of Desio in the weeks preceding the event.
Highlights Festa di Desio 2026
Prices Festa di Desio 2026
Practical information — Festa di Desio
Where
Historic centre of Desio (MB), Piazza Conciliazione, Villa Tittoni and Villa Longoni.
When
October 3–6, 2026 (local civic holiday on Monday, October 6th).
Admission
Free; some activities and guided tours may require booking.
How to get there
Desio is served by the train station on the Milan–Asso line. The historic centre is easily reachable on foot.
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Where does it take place — Festa di Desio
Centro storico e Villa Tittoni
Centro storico, 20832 Desio