Festa di San Getulio — Festa Patronale di Gambolò

San Getulio, patron saint of Gambolò since 1672

Every year, on the last Sunday of October, the municipality of Gambolò, in Lomellina in the province of Pavia, celebrates its patron saint San Getulio, venerated in the town since 1672. The patronal festival is one of the most heartfelt events of the year, capable of uniting devotion, tradition, and culture in one great community celebration.

A program between faith, folklore, and culture

The celebrations include a series of religious, folklore, and cultural events. Among the traditional events are the city palio, performances by the band, and guided tours of the town's monuments. The history and martyrdom of San Getulio are also revisited through publications dedicated to the patron saint's figure.

• Religious events in honor of San Getulio
• Traditional city palio
• Painting exhibitions in the spaces of Castello Litta
• Concerts by the band and guided tours

Castello Litta and the Museum

The monumental heart of the festival is Castello Litta, which during the celebrations hosts painting exhibitions and cultural initiatives, as well as the Lomellino Archaeological Museum. Its presence makes the patronal festival an opportunity to rediscover the historical and artistic heritage of Gambolò.

A Decennial Tradition

An element that makes this festival special is the procession with the Saint's body through the town's streets, which takes place every ten years and represents the most solemn and anticipated moment of Gambolò's devotion to San Getulio.