Maggio Masatese — Festa di Masate
A month of events and tradition in the heart of the Martesana
About Maggio Masatese
The town festival in the Martesana
Maggio Masatese is the main event in Masate, a municipality in the Martesana area of the Province of Milan. It is not a single event, but a true cycle of initiatives spread over more than a month, from the beginning of May to the first days of June, with the peak moment on the Sunday of the town's festival. It is organized by the Union of Municipalities of Basiano and Masate in collaboration with the Pro Loco.
A widespread program
During the main day, the town transforms: in Via Roma and the market area, a market of artisans, hobbyists, and associations comes to life; in Via Venezia, street food accompanies the day; in Piazza della Repubblica, vintage car exhibitions and aperitifs with live music are held. There are also traditional games, activities for children with mini-quads and bicycles, sports demonstrations in the municipal gardens, and photographic exhibitions set up in the town's spaces.
The theme for 2026
The 2026 edition is dedicated to the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis, a common thread that intertwines the civil dimension of the festival with the religious and cultural one. Among the proposals are a theatrical performance dedicated to Saint Francis and the inauguration of the historical school archive.
A community that comes together
Maggio Masatese is above all an occasion for gathering for the inhabitants of Masate and neighboring municipalities. Through music, gastronomy, exhibitions, and activities for all ages, the event renews every year the bond between the town and its traditions, enhancing the work of local associations.
Maggio Masatese — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Maggio Masatese, organized by the Union of Municipalities of Basiano and Masate with the Pro Loco, runs from May 2 to June 6, with the town festival on Sunday, May 3. This year's theme is the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis's death, which also inspires the theatrical performance dedicated to the saint. The main day features markets, street food, vintage car exhibitions, live music, and family activities spread throughout the center of Masate (MI).
Programme Maggio Masatese 2026
Sunday, May 3, 2026 — Main day of the town festival:
- Municipal Garden (Via Milano 36) — Aikido and Tai Chi demonstrations.
- Council Chamber — Inauguration of the historical school archive (12:00 PM).
- Piazza della Repubblica — Vintage car exhibition and aperitif with live music by Diego Colombo.
- Via Roma and market area (9 AM - 7 PM) — Market of artisans, hobbyists, and associations.
- Via Venezia — Street food.
- Traditional games, mini-quads, and bicycles for children.
- Villa Staurenghi — Photographic exhibition "La nostra gesa" (Our Church).
- Theatrical performance "San Francesco" by Brass Mousiké.
Events continue in the following weeks until June 6. For the full schedule, consult the channels of the Union of Municipalities of Basiano and Masate.
Highlights Maggio Masatese 2026
Prices Maggio Masatese 2026
Practical information — Maggio Masatese
Where
Masate (MI): Piazza della Repubblica, Via Roma, Via Venezia, Via Milano, municipal garden, Villa Staurenghi, and market area.
When
From May 2 to June 6, 2026, culminating on Sunday, May 3 (town festival).
How to get there
Masate is reachable by car from the SP2 in the Martesana; by public transport with local buses from the stations of the Milan-Bergamo line.
Admission
Free admission. Food and drink services are paid.
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Where does it take place — Maggio Masatese
Centro di Masate
Piazza della Repubblica, 20060 Masate