Patronal Feast of Saint Bartholomew in Lavenone
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Heritage Folk traditions

Patronal Feast of Saint Bartholomew in Lavenone

The patron saint's feast at the end of August in Valle Sabbia

Lavenone — Brescia (017)
Dates 23 Aug โ€” 24 Aug 2026
Location Lavenone (017)
Prices Free
Status โ€”

About Feast of Saint Bartholomew

At the end of August, Lavenone, a municipality in the Upper Valle Sabbia in the Province of Brescia, celebrates its patron saint, Saint Bartholomew the Apostle, with a multi-day festival. Organized by the Municipality with Pro Loco, AIB (local volunteer fire brigade), and the parish, the patronal feast combines religious moments with a convivial atmosphere, featuring food, music, and shows, and is one of the most cherished events in the town.

Lavenone Celebrates Saint Bartholomew

Saint Bartholomew the Apostle, commemorated on August 24th, is the patron saint of Lavenone, a municipality in the Upper Valle Sabbia in the Province of Brescia. Every year, on the days around the commemoration, the town dedicates its patronal feast to him, organized by the municipal administration together with Pro Loco, AIB, and the parish.

Between Faith and Community Celebration

The feast combines the religious dimension โ€“ linked to the parish of Saint Bartholomew, in the Upper Valle Sabbia area of the Diocese of Brescia โ€“ with a more festive one, with food, music, and shows animating the town for several days. It is an occasion for residents to gather and an attraction for visitors to the valley.

An Event in Valle Sabbia

In a mountainous territory like Valle Sabbia, where community ties remain strong, the Patronal Feast of Saint Bartholomew is a symbolic moment of Lavenone's summer, blending popular devotion, tradition, and conviviality.

Feast of Saint Bartholomew โ€” edition 2026

The Patronal Feast of Saint Bartholomew returns to Lavenone at the end of August 2026, organized by the Municipality with Pro Loco, AIB, and the parish. The patron saint's feast combines religious moments and conviviality, featuring food, music, and shows. Exact dates and the program will be announced in the weeks preceding the event.

For summer 2026, the return of the Patronal Feast of Saint Bartholomew in Lavenone is confirmed, an event held on the days around August 24th, the patron saint's day. The festival is organized by the Municipality in collaboration with Pro Loco, AIB, and the parish, and offers, alongside religious moments, a convivial part with food, music, and shows.

Programme Feast of Saint Bartholomew 2026

The precise dates and detailed program for the 2026 edition will be published by the Municipality of Lavenone and the organizing associations in the weeks before the event.

The traditional structure of the patronal feast includes:

  • Religious moments in honor of Saint Bartholomew the Apostle
  • Food and gastronomic stands
  • Music and evening shows in the town center

Highlights Feast of Saint Bartholomew 2026

The feast of the patron saint Saint Bartholomew, featuring religious moments, food, music, and shows in Valle Sabbia.

Prices Feast of Saint Bartholomew 2026

<p>Free entry to the festival. Food and drinks at the stands are at your own expense.</p>

Practical information — Feast of Saint Bartholomew

How to get there

Lavenone is located in the Upper Valle Sabbia, in the Province of Brescia, along the SS237 del Caffaro, between Lake Idro and Vestone. The festival takes place in the town center.

Information

For the exact dates and program of the current edition, consult the channels of the Municipality of Lavenone, Pro Loco, and the parish.

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Feast of Saint Bartholomew in brief

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History of Feast of Saint Bartholomew