Saint George's Festival
The patron saint's festival of Boltiere, between liturgy and band tradition
About Saint George's Festival
Saint George, Patron Saint of Boltiere
The Saint George's Festival is the patronal feast of Boltiere, a municipality in the Province of Bergamo in the lower Bergamo plain. Saint George is the patron saint of the town and is celebrated on April 23rd, the day of his liturgical feast.
Faith and Community
The heart of the festival are the liturgical celebrations in the parish church dedicated to Saint George, a moment when the entire community gathers around its patron saint. The occasion renews the identity and roots of the village every year, in an interweaving of religious tradition and a sense of belonging.
The Band Tradition
The historic Saint George Musical Corps of Boltiere, the town's band that accompanies the most significant moments of community life, is also named after the patron saint. The band's music is an integral part of the tradition linked to Saint George, and contributes to making the festival an eagerly awaited event, capable of uniting different generations.
Saint George's Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 Saint George's Festival celebrates the patron saint of Boltiere on April 23rd, the day of his liturgical feast.
The festival includes liturgical celebrations in the parish church dedicated to Saint George, with the traditional participation of the Saint George Musical Corps of Boltiere, which has always accompanied the most significant moments of the town's life. The detailed program will be announced by the parish in the preceding weeks.
Programme Saint George's Festival 2026
The detailed 2026 program will be published by the parish in the preceding weeks. The festival traditionally includes:
- Liturgical celebrations in honor of Saint George in the parish church
- Participation of the Saint George Musical Corps of Boltiere
- Community events for the citizens
Highlights Saint George's Festival 2026
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Practical information — Saint George's Festival
When
April 23rd, Saint George's Day. Celebrations may extend to the nearest weekend.
Where
Parish Church of Saint George and the center of Boltiere (BG).
Admission
Religious celebrations are free admission.
How to get there
Boltiere can be reached by car from the A4 motorway (Dalmine exit) and from the provincial roads of the lower Bergamo plain.
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Where does it take place — Saint George's Festival
Chiesa parrocchiale di San Giorgio e centro del paese