Festa Patronale di San Lorenzo
The village of Valle Intelvi celebrates its patron saint
About Festa di San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo, Patron Saint of Laino
In Laino, in the Province of Como, nestled in the Valle Intelvi between Lake Como and Lake Lugano, the patronal festival is dedicated to San Lorenzo, celebrated on August 10th. The anniversary coincides with the famous night of shooting stars, lending the festival a special charm and an appeal that extends beyond the village borders.
Faith and Tradition
The religious heart of the festival is the solemn mass in honor of San Lorenzo, followed by the procession through the village streets, a moment of great community participation. Devotion to the saint has been passed down through generations and marks one of the most heartfelt events of the Laino summer.
Gastronomy and Conviviality
Alongside the religious moments, the festival offers food stalls with specialties of the Lombard and mountain tradition, live music entertainment, and recreational activities for families and children. It is the convivial dimension of the village that expresses itself best, with communal tables, music, and the evening atmosphere of a mountain village.
A Jewel of Valle Intelvi
Valle Intelvi is a land of ancient art masters - the famous "magistri intelvesi" - and picturesque alpine landscapes, in the Lombardy Region. The Festa Patronale di San Lorenzo is the ideal opportunity to discover Laino and its territory on a warm August night, amidst spirituality, flavors, and tradition.
Festa di San Lorenzo — edition 2026
On August 10, 2026, the village of Laino, in Valle Intelvi, celebrates its patron saint, San Lorenzo. The day begins with a solemn mass in honor of the saint, followed by a procession through the village streets, a moment of strong community participation.
Alongside the religious moments, the festival offers food stalls with specialties of the Lombard and mountain tradition, live music entertainment, and recreational activities for families and children, on a warm August night that coincides with the night of the shooting stars.
Programme Festa di San Lorenzo 2026
Monday, August 10, 2026 — Laino, Valle Intelvi
- Solemn mass in honor of San Lorenzo
- Procession through the village streets
- Food stalls with specialties of the Lombard and mountain tradition
- Live music entertainment
- Activities for families and children
The program may be subject to change: it is advisable to check the official channels.
Highlights Festa di San Lorenzo 2026
The solemn mass and procession for San Lorenzo on the night of the shooting stars, with food stalls and live music.
Prices Festa di San Lorenzo 2026
Practical information — Festa di San Lorenzo
How to get there
Laino is located in Valle Intelvi, in the Province of Como, between Lake Como and Lake Lugano. By car, it can be reached from the Valle Intelvi road that climbs from Argegno (on Lake Como). The celebrations take place in the historic center and the parish area.
Times and admission
The festival takes place on August 10th, with religious celebrations and convivial moments. Admission is free. The program may be subject to change: it is advisable to check the official parish channels.
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Where does it take place — Festa di San Lorenzo
Centro storico di Laino