Festa Patronale di San Lorenzo
The patron saint of Cogoleto between band, procession, and fireworks over the sea
About San Lorenzo a Cogoleto
The patron saint of Cogoleto
San Lorenzo is the patron saint of Cogoleto, a town on the Riviera di Ponente in the Metropolitan City of Genoa, celebrated as tradition dictates on August 10th, the day of the martyr and the night of the famous 'shooting stars'. The patronal festival is one of the most cherished events of the Cogoleto summer and involves the entire community through faith, music, and entertainment.
Band, mass, and procession
The celebrations begin on Saturday evening with the concert 'Aspettando San Lorenzo' by the Banda Musicale Città di Cogoleto (Cogoleto City Musical Band) in Piazza della Chiesa. Sunday is the main day: the solemn mass in the afternoon and the evening procession in honor of the saint wind through the town center, accompanying the devotional aspect of the festival.
Music and fireworks over the sea
In the evening, Molo Speca hosts the concert by the Sunny Boys, while the most anticipated moment is the fireworks display at sea, with fireworks reflecting in the waters of the Riviera. The food stalls, set up at the Oratorio San Lorenzo since the beginning of August, complete a festival that combines religious tradition, good food, and fun for residents and tourists.
San Lorenzo a Cogoleto — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the patronal festival focuses on the weekend of August 9th and 10th, with food stalls active from the beginning of the month. The program alternates religious moments with entertainment, culminating in the usual fireworks finale over the sea.
Programme San Lorenzo a Cogoleto 2026
Saturday, August 9th
- Evening — Concert 'Aspettando San Lorenzo' by the Banda Musicale Città di Cogoleto in Piazza della Chiesa
Sunday, August 10th
- 6:00 PM — Solemn Mass
- 9:00 PM — Procession in honor of the patron saint
- Concert by the Sunny Boys at Molo Speca
- Fireworks display over the sea
Food stalls at the Oratorio San Lorenzo from August 2nd.
Highlights San Lorenzo a Cogoleto 2026
Prices San Lorenzo a Cogoleto 2026
Practical information — San Lorenzo a Cogoleto
How to get there
Cogoleto is located on the Riviera di Ponente, between Arenzano and Varazze. By car, take the A10 exit for Arenzano or Varazze. Cogoleto's train station is on the Genoa-Ventimiglia line, close to the town center and the seafront.
Information
Free admission; food and drinks payable at the stalls. To watch the fireworks display, it's advisable to find a spot along the seafront in advance. The program is distributed by the Municipality in the preceding days.
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Centro di Cogoleto e Molo Speca