Festival of Saint Michael the Archangel
The patronal feast in Val Fontanabuona, recognized among the Authentic Ligurian Events
About Saint Michael in Orero
Saint Michael the Archangel, patron saint of Orero
In Orero, a Municipality in the Metropolitan City of Genoa in Val Fontanabuona, Saint Michael the Archangel is the patron saint. His feast, linked to the liturgical date of September 29th, is the most heartfelt moment of the year for the village community, which gathers to honor the saint and to experience the village festival together.
Between faith and community
The patronal feast combines the religious dimension, with celebrations in honor of Saint Michael, with the convivial moments typical of Ligurian hinterland festivals. It is an opportunity for the community of Orero to come together around its roots, in a climate of participation that is renewed every year.
An authentic event in Val Fontanabuona
The festival has been recognized among the Authentic Ligurian Events 2026, the program with which the Liguria Region supports historical and traditional events in the territory. For those who want to discover Val Fontanabuona and its hinterland, the Festival of Saint Michael in Orero is a genuine event, far from the most beaten tourist routes.
Saint Michael in Orero — edition 2026
For 2026, the Festival of Saint Michael the Archangel in Orero is confirmed among the Authentic Ligurian Events funded by the Liguria Region. The feast, linked to September 29th, combines religious celebrations in honor of the patron saint with the convivial moments of the village festival in Val Fontanabuona.
The detailed program will be released by the Municipality of Orero and the parish close to the festival.
Programme Saint Michael in Orero 2026
Program to be defined. Traditional structure of the patronal feast:
- Religious celebrations in honor of Saint Michael the Archangel
- Convivial moments and village festival
Details and times on the channels of the Municipality of Orero and the parish.
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Practical information — Saint Michael in Orero
How to get there
Orero can be reached from Chiavari by going up the Val Fontanabuona; the village is located along the valley. Scenic valley roads.
When
At the end of September, around the feast of Saint Michael the Archangel (September 29th).
Admission
Free. Religious celebrations and convivial moments open to all.
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Where does it take place — Saint Michael in Orero
Orero
Centro del paese, 16040 Orero