Festa Patronale di San Lorenzo
The patron saint of Ballabio celebrated on August 10th
About Festa di San Lorenzo
The patron saint of Ballabio
The Festa Patronale di San Lorenzo celebrates the patron saint of Ballabio, a municipality in Valsassina in the province of Lecco, at the foot of the Grigne mountains. The anniversary falls on the day of Saint Lawrence, August 10th, and is linked to an entire month of summer events in the town.
Between faith, music, and tradition
The festival day features the evocative climb to the bell tower of San Lorenzo with professional guides, and above all the Vespers of Saint Lawrence the Martyr, celebrated in Latin and Ambrosian chant by Res Musica: an event that places Ballabio within the circuit of the Festival Voces of early music. This is followed by a torchlight procession through the streets of Ballabio Inferiore and a grand tombola (raffle) in the oratory.
A summer of events
The patronal festival is the heart of an August full of initiatives, gathered under the banner of summer music evenings: cover concerts, a string quartet at the Castello delle Madri Canossiane, Irish, country, and ballroom music. The organization is largely handled by the Pro Loco Ballabio, which enlivens the town in the heart of the pre-alpine summer.
Festa di San Lorenzo — edition 2026
The Festa di San Lorenzo 2026
In 2026, the Festa Patronale di San Lorenzo will be held on Sunday, August 10th, the patron saint's day, at the church of San Lorenzo in Ballabio.
The program includes an afternoon climb to the bell tower with professional guides; at 5:00 PM, the Vespers of Saint Lawrence the Martyr, celebrated in Latin and Ambrosian chant by Res Musica, as part of the Festival Voces of early music; followed by a torchlight procession through the streets of Ballabio Inferiore and a mega tombola (raffle) in the oratory. The festival is part of the August schedule, with cover concerts (August 4th), a string quartet at the Castello delle Madri Canossiane (August 6th), and other music evenings organized by the Pro Loco.
Programme Festa di San Lorenzo 2026
Sunday, August 10th
- Afternoon - Climb to the San Lorenzo bell tower with professional guides
- 5:00 PM - Vespers of Saint Lawrence the Martyr in Latin and Ambrosian chant (Festival Voces, organized by Res Musica)
- Following - Torchlight procession through the streets of Ballabio Inferiore
- Mega tombola (raffle) in the oratory
August Events
- August 4th - 60s/70s/80s cover concert with Antony Music
- August 6th - Vivaldi string quartet at the Castello delle Madri Canossiane
Highlights Festa di San Lorenzo 2026
Prices Festa di San Lorenzo 2026
Practical information — Festa di San Lorenzo
How to get there
Ballabio is located along the SP62 of Valsassina, a few kilometers from Lecco towards Barzio and Piani Resinelli.
Costs
The celebrations and most of the events are free admission; some activities may require booking.
Info
Program organized by Pro Loco Ballabio.
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Where does it take place — Festa di San Lorenzo
Chiesa di San Lorenzo, Ballabio
Chiesa di San Lorenzo, 23811 Ballabio