Festa di San Michele Arcangelo
The patron saint's festival in Val Fontanabuona, recognised among the Authentic Ligurian Events
About San Michele a Orero
Saint Michael the Archangel, patron saint of Orero
In Orero, a Municipality in the Metropolitan City of Genoa in Val Fontanabuona, Saint Michael the Archangel is the patron saint. His festival, linked to the liturgical feast day of September 29th, is the most heartfelt moment of the year for the village community, which gathers to honour the saint and to experience the village festival together.
Between faith and community
The patronal festival combines the religious dimension, with celebrations in honour of Saint Michael, with the convivial moments typical of Ligurian hinterland festivals. It is an opportunity for the community of Orero to come together around its roots, in a climate of participation that is renewed every year.
An authentic event in Val Fontanabuona
The festival has been recognised among the Authentic Ligurian Events 2026, the programme with which the Liguria Region supports historical and traditional events in the area. For those who want to discover Val Fontanabuona and its hinterland, the Festa di San Michele in Orero is a genuine event, far from the most beaten tourist routes.
San Michele a Orero — edition 2026
For 2026, the Festa di San Michele Arcangelo in Orero is confirmed among the Authentic Ligurian Events funded by the Liguria Region. The feast day, linked to September 29th, combines religious celebrations in honour of the patron saint with the convivial moments of the village festival in Val Fontanabuona.
The detailed programme will be released by the Municipality of Orero and the parish church closer to the festival.
Programme San Michele a Orero 2026
Programme to be defined. Traditional structure of the patronal festival:
- Religious celebrations in honour of Saint Michael the Archangel
- Convivial moments and village festival
Details and times on the channels of the Municipality of Orero and the parish church.
Highlights San Michele a Orero 2026
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Practical information — San Michele a Orero
How to get there
Orero can be reached from Chiavari by going up the Val Fontanabuona; the village is located along the valley. Scenic valley roads.
When
At the end of September, around the feast of Saint Michael the Archangel (September 29th).
Admission
Free. Religious celebrations and convivial moments are open to all.
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Where does it take place — San Michele a Orero
Orero
Centro del paese, 16040 Orero