Saint Martin Festival — Patronal Feast of Magenta

Saint Martin, Patron Saint of Magenta

The Saint Martin Festival is the main patronal event in Magenta (Province of Milan). Dedicated to Saint Martin the Bishop, celebrated on November 11th, it brings the community together around the Basilica of Saint Martin, the city's religious heart, where the solemn international Mass is celebrated.

Faith and Civil Tradition

Alongside the liturgical moment, the festival offers a rich civil program. The 'Curiosities in Magenta' market fills Piazza Liberazione and Via Mazzini with stalls of antiques, collectibles, and crafts, while the Saint Martin Fair, with stallholders from Insubria, enlivens the city center. Under the marquee in Piazza Mercato, the Polenta Fest offers the specialty that best suits the Lombard autumn.

The Saint Martin d'Oro Award

Among the most anticipated events is the Saint Martin d'Oro Award, an honor with which the city recognizes citizens, associations, and entities that have distinguished themselves for their contribution to the community. The award ceremony is a moment of strong civic value, renewing the sense of belonging for the people of Magenta each year.

A City Celebrating

From the presentation of volumes dedicated to local history to musical events, the Saint Martin Festival transforms Magenta into a large meeting space. It is the occasion when the city celebrates both its patron saint and its identity, in an atmosphere of participation involving families, parishes, and local associations.