Saints James and Anne Patronal Feast
A local village festival featuring Novara cuisine, live music, and fireworks at the Pinetina Oratory
Edition 2026 not confirmed to date
This edition has not been confirmed by the organiser to date. We recommend checking before going.
About Casaleggio Novara Patronal Feast
A village festival in the heart of the Bassa Novarese
The Saints James and Anne Patronal Feast is the most cherished event of the year in Casaleggio Novara, a small town in the Province of Novara, Piedmont. The celebration is dedicated to the town's two patron saints—Saint James and Saint Anne—whose liturgical feast day is July 26th, the focal point of the festivities. It is a classic local festival that embodies the identity of the Bassa Novarese: unpretentious, authentic, and centered on a community gathering around food and music.
The venue: the "Pinetina" Oratory
The heart of the festival is the "Pinetina" parish oratory, an outdoor space where tables are set up for dinner and a stage is built for live music every evening. For several consecutive nights, the town transforms into a large, convivial gathering place open to everyone, from residents to visitors from neighboring towns.
Novara cuisine takes center stage
The main draw of the festival is its traditional local cuisine. The gastronomic evenings, with service starting at 7:30 PM, offer a different specialty each night: the famous fried frogs, paniscia (the iconic Novara dish made with rice, beans, and salam d'la duja), tripe, and fried fish. Each dish is a small lesson in Piedmontese gastronomy, served in a popular, no-frills setting.
Live music every night
Dinners are always accompanied by live music. Past editions have featured ballroom orchestras, tribute bands, and local groups, keeping the atmosphere lively until late with dancing and toasts. It is the classic formula of a Piedmontese village festival, where conviviality is just as important as the program.
The final fireworks display
The grand finale takes place on July 26th, the patronal day: the festivities conclude with a fireworks display that lights up the sky over Casaleggio Novara, cheered on by the entire community gathered at the oratory. Admission to all evenings is free.
Casaleggio Novara Patronal Feast — edition 2026
2026 Edition
The 2026 edition of the Saints James and Anne Patronal Feast is scheduled in Casaleggio Novara in conjunction with the patron saints' day, July 26th. At the moment, the official program has not yet been released by the organizers.
Based on historical editions, the usual formula is expected: several consecutive evenings at the "Pinetina" oratory, with dinners featuring traditional Novara cuisine (fried frogs, paniscia, tripe), live music every night, and a fireworks display to close the festivities. Details (exact dates, evening menus, and musical groups) will be announced by the Municipality and the parish in the weeks preceding the festival.
Programme Casaleggio Novara Patronal Feast 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition has not yet been published by the organizers. The festival centers around July 26th, the day of the patron saints.
Typical structure documented in past editions:
- Gastronomic evenings at the "Pinetina" oratory, with service from 7:30 PM and a different Novara specialty each night (fried frogs, paniscia, tripe, fried fish)
- Live music every evening (ballroom orchestras, tribute bands, and local groups)
- Fireworks display to close the festivities on July 26th
The exact dates, menus, and names of the musical groups for 2026 will be announced by the Municipality of Casaleggio Novara and the parish.
Highlights Casaleggio Novara Patronal Feast 2026
- Patronal day and final fireworks display on July 26th
- Traditional Novara cuisine: fried frogs, paniscia, tripe
- Live music at the "Pinetina" oratory every night
- Free entry and village festival atmosphere
Prices Casaleggio Novara Patronal Feast 2026
Practical information — Casaleggio Novara Patronal Feast
How to get there
Casaleggio Novara is located in the Bassa Novarese, Piedmont. By car, it can be reached via the A4 Turin-Milan motorway (Novara exits) and the A26. The nearest railway station is in Novara, from which you can continue by car to the town.
Venue
The festivities are held at the "Pinetina" parish oratory in Casaleggio Novara.
Costs and reservations
Admission to the evenings is free; reservations are recommended for dinner. For information: Municipality of Casaleggio Novara, tel. +39 0321 839132.
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Where does it take place — Casaleggio Novara Patronal Feast
Oratorio parrocchiale "Pinetina"