Patronal Feast of Saint James
Edition 2026 Mountain Heritage Folk traditions

Patronal Feast of Saint James

The patron saint of Carlazzo, at the gateway to Val Cavargna

Carlazzo — Como (013)
Dates 25 Jul — 25 Jul 2026
Location Carlazzo (013)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Saint James Carlazzo

On July 25th, Carlazzo, a municipality in the Province of Como overlooking Val Cavargna and not far from Lake Lugano, celebrates its patron saint, Saint James. The patronal feast, marked by liturgical celebrations in honor of the apostle, is a traditional event for the community of this corner of the upper mountain Lario region.

Saint James, Patron Saint of Carlazzo

Carlazzo is a municipality in the Province of Como located at the entrance of Val Cavargna, in the mountainous hinterland between Lake Como and Lake Lugano. Its patron saint is Saint James the Apostle, celebrated on July 25th, the day the town celebrates its patronal feast.

A Mountain Village Festival

The occasion revolves around religious celebrations in honor of the apostle, the heart of the festival for a community with alpine traditions. As in many villages in the upper Lario region, the patronal feast is a time that brings together the inhabitants of the various hamlets and keeps the town's identity alive.

Carlazzo and its Territory

In addition to the main town, the municipality includes several hamlets, including Gottro, known for its historic Serassi organ. Nestled among the mountains of the Province of Como, Carlazzo offers the Feast of Saint James a backdrop of nature and mountain tradition, a short distance from the shores of Lake Ceresio and the western bank of Lake Como.

Saint James Carlazzo — edition 2026

The feast of the patron saint Saint James in Carlazzo is scheduled for July 25th, 2026, with liturgical celebrations in honor of the apostle in the parish church.

The Patronal Feast of Saint James in Carlazzo, Province of Como, is celebrated on July 25th, 2026, a day dedicated to Saint James the Apostle, the town's patron saint.

Programme Saint James Carlazzo 2026

The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be announced by the parish of Carlazzo in the preceding days. The feast is centered on liturgical celebrations in honor of Saint James the Apostle, on the day of his commemoration, July 25th.

Highlights Saint James Carlazzo 2026

The celebrations in honor of Saint James the Apostle, patron saint of Carlazzo.

Prices Saint James Carlazzo 2026

Free participation in religious celebrations.

Practical information — Saint James Carlazzo

Where

Parish Church of Saint James, Carlazzo (CO).

How to get there

Carlazzo can be reached by car from Menaggio, along the road that climbs from Lake Como towards Val Cavargna and Porlezza; bus connections from the western shore of the lake.

Admission

Free participation in religious celebrations.

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Where does it take place — Saint James Carlazzo

Chiesa parrocchiale di San Giacomo, Carlazzo

Saint James Carlazzo in brief

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