Festa Patronale di Sant'Ambrogio
The patron saint's festival that Lonate shares with Milan
About Sant'Ambrogio a Lonate Pozzolo
The patron saint that Lonate shares with Milan
The feast of Sant'Ambrogio is the patronal festival of Lonate Pozzolo, a municipality in the province of Varese. The saint is not only the protector of the town: he is also the patron saint that Lonate shares with Milan, a city to which the territory is historically and culturally linked. The occasion marks, in addition to the religious moment, the beginning of the Christmas period.
The market and the festival in the centre
The heart of the festival is the traditional market that enlivens the square and the streets of the historic centre, with stalls and the atmosphere of special occasions. Around the market, community initiatives unfold, including the distribution of typical dishes of Lonate cuisine and moments dedicated to local traditions.
A community occasion
The feast of Sant'Ambrogio is a much-anticipated event for the inhabitants of Lonate Pozzolo and takes place every year. Promoted with the involvement of the Municipality, parish realities, and local associations, it represents one of the most identifying moments of the town's calendar, in the Varesotto and in Lombardy.
Sant'Ambrogio a Lonate Pozzolo — edition 2026
In 2026, the Patronal Feast of Sant'Ambrogio in Lonate Pozzolo returns in December, around the saint's feast day (December 7th) and the closest Sunday. As December 7th, 2026 falls on a Monday, the festival in the square will focus on the adjacent Sunday, according to local tradition.
As every year, the day features the traditional market in the square and the streets of the historic centre, with community initiatives and the distribution of typical Lonate cuisine dishes. The detailed programme is published by the Municipality and the parish in the weeks preceding the event.
Programme Sant'Ambrogio a Lonate Pozzolo 2026
December 2026
The detailed programme for the 2026 edition will be communicated by the Municipality of Lonate Pozzolo and the parish closer to the festival. Based on tradition, the day includes:
- The traditional market in the square and the streets of the historic centre
- Religious celebrations in honour of Sant'Ambrogio
- Distribution of typical Lonate cuisine dishes and initiatives by local associations
Highlights Sant'Ambrogio a Lonate Pozzolo 2026
Prices Sant'Ambrogio a Lonate Pozzolo 2026
Practical information — Sant'Ambrogio a Lonate Pozzolo
Where
The festival takes place in the historic centre of Lonate Pozzolo (VA), with the market in the square and the streets of the town.
How to get there
Lonate Pozzolo is located in the province of Varese, near Milan Malpensa airport, reachable by car from the A8 motorway and from the Gallarate and Busto Arsizio routes.
When
The festival is celebrated in December, coinciding with the feast of Sant'Ambrogio (December 7th) and the closest Sunday. For the detailed programme, please refer to the Municipality and parish channels.
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Where does it take place — Sant'Ambrogio a Lonate Pozzolo
Centro storico di Lonate Pozzolo
Centro storico, 21015 Lonate Pozzolo