San Bartolomeo Festival

The San Bartolomeo neighborhood festival in Alatri

In the summer calendar of Alatri, a historic town in the Ciociaria area of the Frosinone province (Lazio), the San Bartolomeo Festival holds a special place. It is not the town's main patronal feast, but rather the celebration of the San Bartolomeo district: an event born from the grassroots and grown year after year thanks to the commitment of the San Bartolomeo Neighborhood and Festivities Committee, which transforms the district's streets for three days into a beating heart of social life, popular culture, and joy.

Three days of events, from July 17 to 19, 2026

The 2026 edition, the third consecutive one, takes place from July 17 to 19 with the slogan "Celebrate with us under the July sky!". The program is designed to please all ages and tastes, alternating evening music and entertainment with daytime activities for families and motor enthusiasts.

• Friday, July 17: Food court opens at 6:30 PM, followed by a live show on stage by Crazy Hit, blending the greatest national and international hits into an infectious rhythm perfect for dancing.
• Saturday, July 18: Food court opens at 6:30 PM, followed by the "Dancing under the stars" evening hosted by Free Time, featuring cabaret and comedy from the Trio Spa.
• Sunday, July 19: A full daytime schedule starting at 10:00 AM, with traditional games for children, a briscola tournament for adults, and a car tuning meet for motor enthusiasts. The food court remains open all day.

On both Friday and Saturday nights, around midnight, the traditional distribution of hot artisanal bombe (filled doughnuts) takes place—a sweet symbol of Ciociaria neighborhood festivals.

The food court

The convivial heart of the festival is the kitchen managed by the Committee's volunteers: stuffed sandwiches, French fries, and cold drinks, all served at popular prices. For Sunday's activities, the Committee invites citizens to inquire and book in advance to help organize the games and tournament effectively.

Alatri, the city of the Acropolis

The festival is also an opportunity to discover Alatri, one of the most fascinating villages in southern Lazio. The town is famous for its Acropolis with its imposing pre-Roman megalithic walls—among the best-preserved in Italy—and its medieval historic center. Experiencing the San Bartolomeo Festival means immersing yourself in the authentic hospitality of the Ciociaria region, amidst tradition, good food, and a sense of community.

A festival made by the neighborhood

What makes this event special is its deeply popular and participatory nature: it is the people of the district who build, animate, and experience it. Long-time residents, families with children, young people looking for music, and car enthusiasts gather on the same evenings, outdoors, under the summer sky. A model of community celebration that strengthens the bonds of the San Bartolomeo district of Alatri every year.