San Remigio Patronal Feast

The patronal feast of Carignano

The San Remigio Patronal Feast is the most anticipated event on the calendar in Carignano, a town in the Metropolitan City of Turin, Piedmont, overlooking the banks of the Po river. Saint Remigius of Reims is the co-patron of the city alongside Saint John the Baptist; the monumental 18th-century Duomo, a masterpiece by architect Benedetto Alfieri that dominates the historic center, is dedicated to both. The festival takes place every year on the last weekend of September and culminates on the Sunday dedicated to the saint.

September with San Remigio

The event, known as "September with San Remigio", intertwines the religious dimension with civil and social festivities. On one hand, there are solemn liturgical celebrations, with masses in the church of San Remigio and the city's Duomo, serving as a moment of reflection for the parish community; on the other, popular festivities organized by the Pro Loco Carignano, which bring the Via Monte di Pietà park to life for several days.

Festive evenings in the park

The social heart of the festival is the evening program curated by the Pro Loco. Recent editions have offered three days of festivities with a proven formula:

• Dining area and dinners by reservation, featuring traditional Piedmontese dishes — the Sunday lunch featuring bagna cauda is a must;
• Dance evenings with ballroom orchestras;
• DJ sets and silent discos for younger audiences, with tributes to Italian dance music;
• Entertainment and shows for children, with magicians and performers in the afternoon.

A community tradition

The San Remigio Patronal Feast represents one of the most deeply felt and well-attended events in Carignano: an occasion where devotion to the patron saint blends with a village festival, bringing together residents and visitors alike. The organization involves the Municipality, the parish, and local associations, confirming the event's deep roots in city life. It is also an opportunity to discover the historic center of Carignano and its Duomo, one of the most important examples of late Baroque architecture in Piedmont.