Saint Gottard Festival
Trenzano's long patronal festival, combining faith, music, and community
About Saint Gottard Festival
Trenzano's Patronal Festival
The Saint Gottard Festival is the most important festival in Trenzano, a municipality in the province of Brescia in the Bassa Bresciana area. Dedicated to the patron saint Saint Gottard, the celebration spans over ten days, from April 25th to May 5th, intertwining the religious dimension with a packed calendar of cultural, musical, and popular events that involve the entire community.
Faith and Tradition
The spiritual heart of the festival is marked by the novena, with afternoon and evening gatherings in the parish church, culminating on the patron saint's day, May 4th, with solemn Masses and a procession through the town's streets. The blessing of motorcyclists and their vehicles is one of the most heartfelt and traditional events, drawing numerous participants to the square each year.
Culture, Music, and Entertainment
Alongside the religious moments, the program offers a wide range of initiatives: theatre performances, art and photography exhibitions, musical evenings with bands and groups, dances, and DJ sets, including events dedicated to younger audiences. Food stalls, markets, and the funfair accompany the entire duration of the festival, enlivening Trenzano's historic centre in a spirit of shared joy.
The Grand Finale
The festival concludes with a fireworks display, a highly anticipated final moment that brings the community together to bid farewell to the celebrations. The Saint Gottard Festival thus represents an event of identity for Trenzano, capable of uniting devotion to the patron saint, local traditions, and the desire to be together.
Saint Gottard Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 Saint Gottard Festival takes place in Trenzano (Brescia) from April 25th to May 5th, with a program combining religious celebrations and cultural and popular initiatives. The patronal festival, dedicated to Saint Gottard, involves the entire community for over ten days.
Among the events: the novena in the parish church, theatre performances, art and photography exhibitions, musical evenings, dances, and DJ sets, the blessing of motorcyclists, food stalls, and the funfair. The patron saint's day, May 4th, is marked by solemn Masses and a procession. The festival concludes on May 5th with fireworks.
Programme Saint Gottard Festival 2026
April 25th - May 5th 2026
A calendar focused on faith, music, and community (program spread throughout the period):
- April 25th — Festival opening
- On weekdays — Afternoon and evening novena in the parish church
- Theatre performances, art and photography exhibitions
- Musical evenings with bands and groups, dances, and DJ sets
- Blessing of motorcyclists and their vehicles in the square
- Food stalls, markets, and funfair for the entire duration of the festival
- May 4th (Saint Gottard's Day) — Solemn Masses and procession through the town's streets; stalls and music in the afternoon and evening
- May 5th — Festival closing with fireworks
Detailed program, with times and guests, will be published by the organizers closer to the event.
Highlights Saint Gottard Festival 2026
- Procession and solemn Masses on May 4th, patron saint's day
- Blessing of motorcyclists
- Musical evenings, theatre, and exhibitions
- Final fireworks display
Prices Saint Gottard Festival 2026
Practical information — Saint Gottard Festival
When
From April 25th to May 5th, with the patron saint's day on May 4th.
Where
Historic centre, parish church, and squares of Trenzano (BS).
How to get there
By car from Brescia towards western Bassa Bresciana. Trenzano is connected to neighbouring towns by provincial roads.
What to find
Food stalls, markets, and a funfair for the entire duration of the festival; final fireworks display.
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Where does it take place — Saint Gottard Festival
Centro storico di Trenzano