Saint Roch Festival - Valsolda
Valsolda's patronal feast in the heart of August
About Saint Roch Festival
The Patron Saint of Valsolda
The Saint Roch Festival is the patronal feast of Valsolda, a municipality in the province of Como spread across the hamlets overlooking Lake Lugano. The event is celebrated in the heart of August, around the day dedicated to the saint (August 16th), and is part of the summer festivals that liven up the lower Ceresio area.
Between Faith and Tradition
Like many patronal feasts in the Larian towns, the celebration of Saint Roch combines the religious dimension—with services and devotion to the patron saint—with community gatherings. It is an occasion for residents and holidaymakers to come together, in the height of the tourist season, for one of the town's most cherished events.
Valsolda and Lake Lugano
Valsolda stretches between villages and hamlets overlooking the Ceresio, on the border with Switzerland, in a landscape also made famous by the writings of Antonio Fogazzaro. The patron saint's festival is part of the identity of this border community in Lombardy.
Saint Roch Festival — edition 2026
The patronal feast of Saint Roch returns to Valsolda in 2026, around August 16th, the day dedicated to the saint. As is customary, the event combines religious devotion with community gatherings in the height of summer. The final program is released by the Municipality of Valsolda and the parish in the weeks preceding the event.
Programme Saint Roch Festival 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be announced by the Municipality of Valsolda and the parish closer to the event. The festival focuses on devotion to the patron saint, Saint Roch, with religious celebrations and community activities.
Highlights Saint Roch Festival 2026
Patronal feast in honor of Saint Roch, patron saint of Valsolda.
Prices Saint Roch Festival 2026
Practical information — Saint Roch Festival
When
Around August 16th, Saint Roch's Day.
Where
Valsolda (CO), in the hamlets of the municipality on Lake Lugano.
Admission
Community-based patronal feast. For detailed program information, please refer to the Municipality and the parish of Valsolda.
How to get there
Valsolda can be reached by car along the Lake Lugano road from Porlezza; seasonal lake connections are possible.
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