Saint Pancras Festival - Night of Saint Pancras
Edition 2026 Sacred music Pyrotechnic show Heritage

Saint Pancras Festival - Night of Saint Pancras

The patron saint's festival of Montichiari, between faith, music, and fireworks

Montichiari — Brescia (017)
Dates 12 May — 12 May 2026
Location Montichiari (017)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Saint Pancras

The Festa di San Pancrazio celebrates the patron saint of Montichiari on May 12th, combining a religious dimension with a popular festival. The heart of the celebrations is the Notte di San Pancrazio, an evening of concerts, shows, and entertainment in the historic center, with Holy Mass at the historic Pieve di San Pancrazio and a grand fireworks display at Bonoris Castle. Part of the Maggio Monteclarense, it is one of the most cherished events by the community of Brescia.

The Patron Saint of Montichiari

The Festa di San Pancrazio celebrates the patron saint of Montichiari, in the Province of Brescia, on May 12th. A recurring event that combines the religious dimension, with celebrations at the historic Pieve di San Pancrazio, with the popular festival that enlivens the town's historic center.

The Night of Saint Pancras

The highlight is the Notte di San Pancrazio, an evening of celebration that from late afternoon until late at night fills the historic center with concerts, shows, children's entertainment, and association stands. Among the events are a puppet show, musical moments, and gastronomic offerings, in a festive atmosphere that involves the entire community of Montichiari.

Mass and Fireworks

The evening is intertwined with the Holy Mass at the Pieve di San Pancrazio and culminates in a grand fireworks display that lights up the sky above Bonoris Castle. Part of the Maggio Monteclarense program, the Festa di San Pancrazio is one of Montichiari's defining events, capable of uniting faith, tradition, and fun.

Saint Pancras — edition 2026

The 2026 Festa di San Pancrazio celebrates the patron saint of Montichiari on May 12th. The Notte di San Pancrazio, from 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM, offers concerts, 'Il Bosco Incantato' puppet shows, association stands, Holy Mass at 8:00 PM at the Pieve di San Pancrazio, and a fireworks display at 10:30 PM at Bonoris Castle.

The 2026 edition of the Festa di San Pancrazio celebrates the patron saint of Montichiari on Tuesday, May 12th, as part of the Maggio Monteclarense. The Notte di San Pancrazio, from 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM, enlivens the historic center with concerts, shows, and the 'Il Bosco Incantato' puppet show, as well as association stands. At 8:00 PM, Holy Mass at the Pieve di San Pancrazio; at 10:30 PM, the fireworks display at Bonoris Castle.

Programme Saint Pancras 2026

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 — Night of Saint Pancras

  • 6:00 PM - 11:30 PM — Concerts, shows, entertainment, and association stands in the historic center
  • 'Il Bosco Incantato' puppet show
  • 8:00 PM — Holy Mass at the Pieve di San Pancrazio
  • 10:30 PM — Fireworks display at Bonoris Castle

Highlights Saint Pancras 2026

  • Night of Saint Pancras in the historic center
  • Holy Mass at the Pieve di San Pancrazio
  • Fireworks display at Bonoris Castle

Prices Saint Pancras 2026

<p>Free admission.</p>

Practical information — Saint Pancras

When

May 12th, patron saint's day.

Where

Historic center of Montichiari, Pieve di San Pancrazio, and Bonoris Castle (BS).

Admission

Free.

How to get there

Montichiari is accessible from the A4 (Brescia Est exit) and the A21.

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Where does it take place — Saint Pancras

Pieve di San Pancrazio e Castello Bonoris

Pieve di San Pancrazio, 25018 Montichiari

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Saint Pancras in brief

Sacred music Pyrotechnic show Heritage Folk traditions Folklore Outdoor Free Brescia

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