Patronal Festival of Saint Peter the Apostle
Edition 2026 Music Gastronomy Local produce

Patronal Festival of Saint Peter the Apostle

The patron saint's feast of Lavagno between late June and early July, in the heart of San Pietro

Lavagno — Verona (023)
Dates 25 Jun โ€” 01 Jul 2026
Location Lavagno (023)
Prices Free
Status โ€”

About Festival of Saint Peter

Lavagno, a municipality in the eastern Verona area, celebrates its patron saint, Saint Peter the Apostle, with its patronal festival between late June and early July. In the hamlet of San Pietro di Lavagno, the feast intertwines religious observance with food stalls, music, and entertainment, in a tradition that draws residents and visitors from the surrounding areas. It is one of the most deeply rooted summer events in the region, focused on conviviality and Veronese flavours.

The patron saint's feast of Lavagno

The Patronal Festival of Saint Peter the Apostle is the feast of the patron saint of Lavagno, a municipality in the province of Verona located in the plain east of the provincial capital. The occasion, linked to June 29th, also gives its name to the hamlet of San Pietro di Lavagno, the heart of the celebrations.

Between late June and early July

Historically, the festival takes place over several days straddling late June and early July, with a program that alternates the religious solemnity of the patronal feast with more popular and convivial moments. The food stalls offer traditional Veronese dishes, accompanied by musical evenings and activities for all ages.

A Veronese tradition

The festival represents an identity event for the community of Lavagno, an opportunity to come together around its roots and the flavours of the territory in the height of summer. The feast is enlivened by local associations with the support of the Municipal Administration.

Festival of Saint Peter โ€” edition 2026

In 2026, the Patronal Festival of Saint Peter the Apostle in Lavagno is expected in the usual period straddling late June and early July, around the patron saint's feast day. The precise dates have not yet been officially announced: the program with food stalls, musical evenings, and religious moments will be announced in the weeks preceding the festival.

The 2026 edition of the Patronal Festival of Saint Peter the Apostle in Lavagno is scheduled, as per tradition, for the period straddling late June and early July, coinciding with the patron saint's feast day. The event takes place in the hamlet of San Pietro di Lavagno.

At present, the exact dates for the 2026 festival have not yet been officially announced. The detailed program, including the opening of food stalls, musical evenings, and religious moments, is traditionally published in the weeks preceding the festival through the channels of the Municipality and local associations.

Programme Festival of Saint Peter 2026

The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be announced in the weeks preceding the festival. The usual structure includes the religious celebration of the patron saint Saint Peter the Apostle, accompanied by food stalls offering traditional Veronese dishes, musical evenings, and entertainment.

Prices Festival of Saint Peter 2026

Free admission. Food stalls open on the evenings of the festivities.

Practical information — Festival of Saint Peter

How to get there

San Pietro di Lavagno can be reached by car from Verona along the SR11 or from the A4 motorway (Verona Est exit). The hamlet is connected to the provincial capital by ATV public buses.

Information

Admission to the festival is free, with food stalls open on the evenings of the festivities. For the precise dates of the current edition, it is advisable to consult the channels of the Municipality of Lavagno.

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Where does it take place โ€” Festival of Saint Peter

San Pietro di Lavagno

San Pietro di Lavagno, 37030 Lavagno

Festival of Saint Peter in brief

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