Saint James Festival of Sedrina

The Patron Saint of Sedrina

The Saint James Festival is the patronal feast of Sedrina, a municipality at the entrance to the Brembana Valley in the province of Bergamo. It is dedicated to Saint James the Great Apostle, celebrated on July 25th, and represents the most important event in the town's religious and civil calendar, drawing residents and visitors every year.

A Week of Celebration at the Oratory

The festival unfolds over a week of celebrations, with the town's oratory as the heart of the event. Amidst religious services, food stalls, music, and social gatherings, the feast offers a rich and varied program designed to engage all generations of the community.

The Church of San Giacomo

The connection with the patron saint is also evident in Sedrina's artistic heritage: the Church of San Giacomo, built in the 15th century by the Brembana architect Mauro Codussi, is one of the town's most significant monuments. The festival is also an opportunity to rediscover this gem and the community's historical roots.

A Tradition at the Valley Entrance

For Sedrina and the entrance to the Brembana Valley, the Saint James Festival is a well-established tradition, part of the rich calendar of patronal feasts that liven up the Bergamo valleys during the summer. It is an event that intertwines faith, gastronomy, and conviviality, renewing the sense of community belonging every year, in the province of Bergamo.