San Lorenzo Festival – Cibiana the Village that Tells Stories

A Festival Among the Murals of the Dolomites

The San Lorenzo Festival is the most cherished summer event in Cibiana di Cadore, a small municipality in the province of Belluno nestled in the heart of the Dolomites, at the foot of Monte Rite. The subtitle "the Village that Tells Stories" is no accident: Cibiana is known as the village of murals, because since the 1980s the facades of its houses have become canvases for painters who have depicted the village's memory, the trades of the past, and the stories of local families.

San Lorenzo, the Patron Saint of August 10th

The festival revolves around the figure of San Lorenzo, celebrated on August 10th, the night of the shooting stars. Religious devotion is combined with community spirit: the two days of the festival are a time when the village comes together, and when the many summer visitors who choose Cadore for their holidays are welcomed among the stalls and squares of the historic center.

What to Experience in the Village

The festival is organized by the Pro Loco of Cibiana di Cadore and offers typical mountain gastronomy, musical performances, and social opportunities for all ages. A simple and authentic formula, where the real protagonist remains the village itself, with its murals to be explored on foot and the Dolomite backdrop that changes color at sunset.

Why It's Worth the Trip

Visiting Cibiana during the San Lorenzo Festival means combining two experiences: the discovery of one of the most original villages in Cadore, where art has entered everyday life, and participation in a genuine village festival, far from mass tourism, in the heart of the Dolomite summer.