Patronal Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows
Edition 2026 Sacred music Gastronomy Heritage

Patronal Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows

The feast of the Madonna dei Duluri, the heart of summer in Uscio

Uscio — Genova (210)
Dates 11 Sep — 13 Sep 2026
Location Uscio (210)
Prices Free
Status

About Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows

For over a century, in mid-September, Uscio celebrates its patronal feast dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows, the «Madonna dei Duluri». An event that combines community devotion — with the procession and religious celebrations — with popular festivities featuring food stalls and music. Recognized as an Authentic Ligurian Event, it is one of the most cherished traditions in the Tigullio hinterland, drawing residents from Uscio and nearby towns into an atmosphere of tradition and conviviality.

The Madonna dei Duluri

The Patronal Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows is the most important event in Uscio, a town in the Tigullio hinterland within the Metropolitan City of Genoa. Affectionately known as the feast of the «Madonna dei Duluri», it has over a hundred years of history and celebrates the community's patron saint in mid-September.

Between Devotion and Popular Festivities

The program intertwines religious moments — with the procession and celebrations in honor of Our Lady of Sorrows — with popular festivities, featuring food stalls and music. The feast involves the entire community and is organized by the «Madonna dei Duluri» Celebration Committee, together with the Municipality of Uscio, the Pro Loco, and the Parish of Sant'Ambrogio.

An Authentic Ligurian Event

The feast is recognized among the Authentic Ligurian Events, a mark that highlights events most rooted in the region's tradition. It's an opportunity to discover Uscio, also known for its historic bell and tower clock factory, and to experience the authentic atmosphere of patronal feasts in the Genoese hinterland.

Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows — edition 2026

The Patronal Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows in Uscio is expected in mid-September 2026, according to tradition. The procession, religious celebrations, food stalls, and music will animate the town in honor of the «Madonna dei Duluri». Authentic Ligurian Event 2026. Detailed dates to be confirmed.

For 2026, the patronal feast is expected in mid-September, in line with recent editions that have placed it between the second and third week of the month.

The program will follow the traditional structure, with the procession and celebrations dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows, alongside food stalls and musical interludes. The event is recognized as an Authentic Ligurian Event 2026; precise dates will be announced by the celebration committee.

Programme Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows 2026

The detailed program and dates for 2026 will be announced by the Celebration Committee. Based on recent editions:

  • Religious celebrations and procession in honor of Our Lady of Sorrows
  • Food stalls with local dishes
  • Musical evenings and entertainment

Highlights Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows 2026

Procession of the Madonna dei Duluri, food stalls, and music.

Prices Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows 2026

Free admission to celebrations; paid consumption at the stalls.

Practical information — Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows

Where

Uscio (GE), town center, Tigullio hinterland.

How to get there

Uscio can be reached by car from Recco or Chiavari, heading inland towards the Tigullio hinterland.

When and admission

Mid-September. Free admission to celebrations; food and drinks at the stalls are paid.

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Where does it take place — Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows

Centro di Uscio

Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows in brief

Sacred music Gastronomy Heritage Folk traditions Folklore Outdoor Free Genova

History of Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows