Festa Patronale di Sant'Alberto Quadrelli
The patron saint of Rivolta d'Adda between faith, history, and celebration
About Festa di Sant'Alberto
The patron saint of Rivolta d'Adda
The Festa Patronale di Sant'Alberto Quadrelli is dedicated to the patron saint of Rivolta d'Adda, in the province of Cremona. Saint Albert Quadrelli (1103-1173) was a bishop and a prominent figure in local history: born in Rivolta, he was its provost for twenty-five years before becoming bishop, and is venerated today as the community's patron.
The triple procession
The celebrations, held around July 4th, are characterized by a striking triple procession: on Saturday evening, the relic is transported from the church dedicated to him to the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta and San Sigismondo; on Sunday afternoon, the precious artistic reliquary is carried in procession through the town's streets, in a moment of great popular participation. The saint's relics—including a tibia kept in the Church of Sant'Alberto since 1856—testify to the centuries-old bond between Rivolta and its patron.
Faith and popular celebration
Alongside the religious dimension, the festival features a fair, exhibitions, music, games, and fireworks, enlivening the town center in a festive atmosphere that involves the entire community. An event that intertwines spirituality, historical memory, and tradition, telling the deep identity of Rivolta d'Adda and the "850 years of Rivolta spirit" linked to the figure of Saint Albert.
Festa di Sant'Alberto — edition 2026
The Festa Patronale di Sant'Alberto Quadrelli returns to Rivolta d'Adda in early July 2026, around the July 4th anniversary, with the main celebrations on the closest Sunday.
The most solemn moment is the triple procession: the saint's relic is transported from the Church of Sant'Alberto to the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta and San Sigismondo, while on Sunday afternoon the artistic reliquary parades through the town's streets. Alongside the religious celebrations, the festival offers a fair, music, games, and fireworks.
Programme Festa di Sant'Alberto 2026
Patronal celebrations (early July 2026)
- Saturday evening — Relic transport procession from the Church of Sant'Alberto to the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta and San Sigismondo
- Sunday — Solemn religious celebrations and, in the afternoon, procession of the artistic reliquary through the town's streets
- Popular festival — Fair, exhibitions, music, games, and fireworks
The detailed program will be published by the parish and the Municipality in the weeks preceding the event.
Highlights Festa di Sant'Alberto 2026
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Practical information — Festa di Sant'Alberto
How to get there
Rivolta d'Adda can be reached by car from the Crema area and the Milanese hinterland. The celebrations take place between the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, the Church of Sant'Alberto, and the streets of the center.
Useful information
Admission to the celebrations and the fair is free. For the religious and civil program, it is advisable to consult the channels of the parish and the Municipality of Rivolta d'Adda.
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Where does it take place — Festa di Sant'Alberto
Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta e centro di Rivolta d'Adda
Centro di Rivolta d'Adda, 26027 Rivolta d'Adda