Fiera di Santo Stefano
The patron saint's fair of Vimercate, since 1860
About Fiera di Santo Stefano
The patron saint's festival of Vimercate
The Fiera di Santo Stefano celebrates the patron saint of Vimercate, a municipality in the province of Monza and Brianza, on a date held around August 3rd. It is one of the city's oldest and most characteristic festivals: the market fair has a tradition dating back to 1860, and still today it enlivens the squares and streets of the historic centre with stalls, events, and activities for all ages.
Religious tradition and popular festival
The most anticipated moment is the solemn Mass in the Collegiata di Santo Stefano, with the evocative lighting of the floral balloon, a ritual that has characterised the Vimercate festival for generations. The popular dimension revolves around the religious one: food stalls, with tripe served by the Alpini and «Maisagià » sweets sold by the Pro Loco, guided tours of the Collegiata, attractions for children, dancing in Piazza Castellana, and evening fireworks.
A festival organised by volunteers
The event is managed by Pro Loco Vimercate, which has been curating the programme for years, involving local associations and organisations. The Fiera di Santo Stefano is the time when the city, even in the heart of summer, comes together around its roots and identity.
Fiera di Santo Stefano — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Fiera di Santo Stefano is expected in Vimercate around August 3rd, the patron saint's day. The festival, organised by Pro Loco Vimercate, upholds a tradition that has enlivened the historic centre since 1860 with a market fair, religious moments, and popular festivities. The detailed programme will be published by the Pro Loco in the weeks preceding the event.
Programme Fiera di Santo Stefano 2026
The detailed programme for the 2026 edition will be announced by Pro Loco Vimercate in the weeks leading up to the fair.
Based on recent editions, the programme includes:
- Market fair in the squares and streets of the historic centre
- Solemn Mass in the Collegiata di Santo Stefano with the lighting of the floral balloon
- Food stalls with tripe served by the Alpini and «Maisagià » sweets from the Pro Loco
- Guided tours of the Collegiata
- Children's attractions, dancing in Piazza Castellana, and evening fireworks
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Practical information — Fiera di Santo Stefano
How to get there
The historic centre of Vimercate (Monza and Brianza) can be reached by car from the Tangenziale Est of Milan and the SP2; the city is connected to Monza and Milan by metro-tram and bus. The fair takes place between Piazza Roma, Piazza Castellana, and the streets of the centre.
Admission
Access to the fair and events is free. For the detailed programme, please consult the website and social media channels of Pro Loco Vimercate.
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Where does it take place — Fiera di Santo Stefano
Centro storico di Vimercate
Piazza Roma, 20871 Vimercate