Saint Bartholomew Patronal Festival
The patron saint festival of Vische, in the heart of the Canavese region
About San Bartolomeo Vische
A village festival rooted in the Canavese
The Saint Bartholomew Patronal Festival is the most anticipated event of the year in Vische, a village in the Canavese area of the Province of Turin, in Piedmont. Dedicated to Saint Bartholomew the Apostle, the town's patron saint honored by the Church on August 24th, the festival has for generations been the moment when the entire community reunites: families, young people, and former residents return to the village for a few days of music, good food, and tradition.
Who organizes it
The event is managed by the G.O.A.P. Vische Association, a group of volunteers who have been enlivening village life for decades. The festival weaves together religious celebrations in honor of the patron saint with a rich calendar of popular entertainment, confirming the vital role of local associations in keeping the identity of the Canavese territory alive.
What to expect
Although it is a village festival, the program is always packed and spans several days, typically centered around the last Sunday of August. The evenings revolve around the large covered pavilion and the town center streets, offering a familiar and welcoming atmosphere.
- Musical and dance evenings: Piedmontese ballroom orchestras, live bands, and DJ nights for the younger crowd.
- Food and wine stalls: Open in the evening from 7:30 PM, featuring traditional Canavese dishes and different specialties each night.
- Funfair and market stalls for all ages.
- Fireworks to close the festivities.
- Religious celebrations and a procession in honor of Saint Bartholomew.
Saint Bartholomew, a beloved patron
Saint Bartholomew the Apostle, celebrated on August 24th, is one of the most widely venerated patron saints in Europe, and numerous towns across Piedmont dedicate their summer festivals to him. In Vische, the occasion takes on a distinct Canavese flavor, defined by conviviality, local gastronomy, and dancing, making it one of the most cherished late-summer traditions in the area.
San Bartolomeo Vische — edition 2026
For 2026, the Saint Bartholomew Patronal Festival in Vische is confirmed for around August 24th, the liturgical feast day of the patron saint. As every year, the G.O.A.P. Association will host several evenings of entertainment in the town center, in the Canavese area near Turin.
The detailed program (musical evenings, orchestras, DJs, food stall hours, and fireworks) has not yet been released; it will be published by the organizers closer to the event. Based on previous editions, dance evenings with ballroom orchestras, entertainment for young people, a funfair, food stalls open from 7:30 PM with traditional Canavese dishes, and a final fireworks display are expected.
Programme San Bartolomeo Vische 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition has not yet been published by the G.O.A.P. Association and will be announced in the weeks preceding the festival.
Based on previous editions, the usual structure includes:
- Musical and dance evenings with Piedmontese ballroom orchestras and live bands;
- An evening dedicated to younger guests with DJ sets;
- Food stalls open every evening from 7:30 PM with a traditional Canavese menu, changing each night;
- Funfair and market stalls;
- Religious celebrations and a procession in honor of Saint Bartholomew;
- Fireworks display to close the festivities.
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Practical information — San Bartolomeo Vische
How to get there
Vische is located in the Canavese area, in the Province of Turin, a short distance from Caluso, Strambino, and Ivrea. By car, it can be reached via the SS26 or the A5 Turin-Aosta motorway (exits: Scarmagno or Albiano-Ivrea). The most convenient train stations are Caluso or Ivrea, on the Turin-Aosta line.
Admission and hours
Admission to the festival and the evening events is free. The food and wine stalls open in the evening starting at 7:30 PM. Musical evenings continue until late.
Contacts
G.O.A.P. Vische Association — Tel. +39 339 2494220. Information is also available from the Municipality of Vische ([email protected]).
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Where does it take place — San Bartolomeo Vische
Centro storico e padiglione coperto
Via Vittorio Veneto, 10030 Vische