Festa Patronale della Madonna del Carmine e Santa Giuletta
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Heritage Folk traditions

Festa Patronale della Madonna del Carmine e Santa Giuletta

The Madonna del Carmine and the summer festival of the Oltrepò village

Santa Giuletta — Pavia (018)
Dates 17 Jul — 20 Jul 2026
Location Santa Giuletta (018)
Prices Free
Status

About Festa Patronale di Santa Giuletta

In Santa Giuletta, a village in the Oltrepò Pavese, the summer patronal festival is dedicated to the Madonna del Carmine. Organized by the Associazione Sancta Julita, it enlivens the town for four days in July: the procession of the Madonna del Carmine on Friday evening, the dinner in the piazza on Saturday, and the masses on Sunday and Monday. A blend of faith, conviviality, and tradition, it is one of the most heartfelt events of the summer for this hilly corner of the province of Pavia.

The summer festival of the Oltrepò village

In Santa Giuletta, in the province of Pavia, in the heart of the Oltrepò Pavese, the summer patronal festival is one of the most anticipated moments of the year. Dedicated to the Madonna del Carmine, it takes place in July and combines the religious dimension with conviviality, bringing the entire village community together. It is organized by the Associazione Sancta Julita, which has been meticulously planning every detail of the event for years.

Four days of faith and conviviality

The heart of the festival is the procession of the Madonna del Carmine, which winds through the village streets on Friday evening, starting from the Belvedere of Palazzo Isimbardi and ending at the Castle Church. Saturday is dedicated to the grand dinner in the piazza, a convivial moment that brings together residents and visitors in the churchyards and streets of the center. On Sunday and Monday, religious celebrations continue with masses in honor of the patron saint.

An event of identity

The patronal festival of Santa Giuletta is much more than a recurrence: it is the moment when the village rediscovers its roots, amidst devotion and tradition. For those exploring the Oltrepò Pavese in summer, a land of hills and vineyards, it is an opportunity to discover the authenticity of a village festival and the hospitality of a community that values conviviality.

Festa Patronale di Santa Giuletta — edition 2026

The patronal festival of the Madonna del Carmine returns in July 2026 in Santa Giuletta, organized by the Associazione Sancta Julita, with the procession of the Madonna del Carmine, the dinner in the piazza, and religious celebrations in the Oltrepò Pavese village.

For 2026, Santa Giuletta celebrates its summer patronal festival dedicated to the Madonna del Carmine, usually on the third weekend of July. Organized by the Associazione Sancta Julita, the festival includes the procession of the Madonna del Carmine, the dinner in the piazza, and masses in honor of the patron saint.

Precise dates and the full program will be announced in the weeks preceding the event by the organizing association.

Programme Festa Patronale di Santa Giuletta 2026

The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be announced by the Associazione Sancta Julita. The usual structure of the festival includes:

  • Friday evening: procession of the Madonna del Carmine from the Belvedere of Palazzo Isimbardi to the Castle Church
  • Saturday: dinner in the piazza
  • Sunday and Monday: masses in honor of the patron saint

Highlights Festa Patronale di Santa Giuletta 2026

The evening procession of the Madonna del Carmine and the dinner in the piazza.

Prices Festa Patronale di Santa Giuletta 2026

<p>Religious celebrations with free admission. Dinner in the piazza is ticketed.</p>

Practical information — Festa Patronale di Santa Giuletta

How to get there

Santa Giuletta is located in the Oltrepò Pavese, south of Pavia, along the road to Casteggio and Broni. The festival takes place in the town center, between Palazzo Isimbardi and the Castle Church.

Admission

Religious celebrations have free admission; the dinner in the piazza is ticketed, often requiring advance booking.

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