Festival of Saint Victor the Martyr
Arsago Seprio celebrates its patron saint with a historical procession and tradition
About Festival of Saint Victor
The Patron Saint of Arsago Seprio
The Festival of Saint Victor the Martyr is the grand patronal feast of Arsago Seprio, a municipality of ancient Lombard origin in the province of Varese. The event, held in May, combines the religious dimension, linked to the Basilica of Saint Victor and the venerated Silver Bust of the saint, with moments of popular celebration that liven up the historic center.
The Historical Procession and the Silver Bust
The most solemn moment is the historical procession with the procession of the Silver Bust of Saint Victor the Martyr, followed by the solemn Mass in the Basilica. Around this religious heart, a rich entertainment program for all ages unfolds.
Gastronomy, Music, and Tradition
The festival offers:
- food stalls with traditional dishes
- live concerts, including the "80 Trash Party" dedicated to Italian hits of the eighties
- traditional games, a small funfair, and creative workshops
- face painting and pony rides
- the Hobby Market and the Flavors Market
The Treasures of Arsago
During the festival, you can access the "Treasures of Arsago": the Basilica of Saint Victor, the Church of Santa Maria, and the town museum. The Festival of Saint Victor is also the occasion when registrations open for the Palio dei Rioni, the historic competition that in June sees the four districts of the town compete.
Festival of Saint Victor — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Festival of Saint Victor the Martyr in Arsago Seprio takes place on Saturday May 9 and Sunday May 10.
Saturday evening is dedicated to food stalls (from 7 PM) and the "80 Trash Party" concert, a tribute to Italian hits of the eighties (from 9 PM). Sunday opens at 10:30 AM with the historical procession and the procession of the Silver Bust of Saint Victor from Parco Pissina to the Basilica, followed by the solemn Mass. All day long: traditional games, a small funfair, creative workshops, face painting and pony rides by the Ronco di Diana Riding Center, access to the "Treasures of Arsago", food stalls, the Hobby Market, and the Flavors Market. During the festival, registrations open for the Palio dei Rioni.
Programme Festival of Saint Victor 2026
Saturday, May 9, 2026
- 7:00 PM — Opening of food stalls and bar
- 9:00 PM — "80 Trash Party" concert, tribute to Italian hits of the eighties
Sunday, May 10, 2026
- 10:30 AM — Historical procession with the Silver Bust of Saint Victor the Martyr from Parco Pissina to the Basilica
- Solemn Holy Mass in the Basilica
- Traditional games, small funfair, creative workshops
- Face painting and pony rides (Centro Ippico Ronco di Diana)
- Access to the "Treasures of Arsago": Basilica of Saint Victor, Church of Santa Maria, town museum
- Opening of registrations for the "Palio dei Rioni"
- Food stalls, Hobby Market, Flavors Market
Highlights Festival of Saint Victor 2026
The historical procession with the Silver Bust of Saint Victor and the "80 Trash Party" concert are the highlights of the patronal feast.
Prices Festival of Saint Victor 2026
Practical information — Festival of Saint Victor
How to get there
Arsago Seprio can be reached by car from the SS336 near Milan Malpensa Airport. The festival takes place in the center, around the Basilica of Saint Victor (Via Martignoni 11).
Opening Hours
Saturday: food stalls from 7 PM and concert from 9 PM; Sunday: historical procession from 10:30 AM and activities throughout the day.
Admission
Free admission to the festival; food stalls and some activities are paid.
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Where does it take place — Festival of Saint Victor
Basilica di San Vittore e centro storico, Arsago Seprio
Via Martignoni 11, 21010 Arsago Seprio