Sant'Andrea Corsini Patronal Feast
Celebrating the patron saint of Pino Torinese through faith, culture, and Piedmontese tradition
About Sant'Andrea Corsini Feast
The Patronal Feast of Pino Torinese
In the heart of the Piedmontese winter, the town of Pino Torinese, nestled in the hills just outside Turin, comes together to honor its patron saint, Sant'Andrea Corsini, whose feast day falls on February 4th. For decades, the Patronal Feast has been one of the most cherished events for the local community: a weekend where religious observance meets cultural and popular traditions, creating a celebration that bridges generations.
A program of faith and culture
The spiritual centerpiece is the Holy Mass held in the evocative SS. Annunziata Church, the town's religious heart. Surrounding the liturgy is a rich calendar of cultural and musical offerings. Highlights include classical music concerts, often featuring internationally renowned musicians, and performances by the Filarmonica Pinese, the town's historic band. The program also features book presentations focused on the memory and identity of the Turin hills, with a special emphasis on the great authors who lived in and wrote about these lands.
«Ël Disnè dij Paltò»: the traditional lunch
The true symbol of the festival is the traditional lunch known as «Ël Disnè dij Paltò» — literally "the lunch of the coats" — organized by the Gastronomic Group of the Pro Loco Pinese. It is a moment of great conviviality held in the Nino Costa Middle School gymnasium, where hundreds of people gather to enjoy authentic Piedmontese cuisine. During the lunch, local merchants celebrating significant business anniversaries are honored, highlighting the strong bond between the festival and the town's economic fabric.
Folk music and traditions
Sunday afternoon comes alive with performances by folk groups, offering modern interpretations of traditional Piedmontese songs. Folk sounds, the local dialect, and traditional costumes provide the backdrop for a festival that is, above all, an opportunity for the entire community to meet.
A celebration of identity
The Sant'Andrea Corsini Patronal Feast is the result of a joint effort by the Pro Loco Pinese, the Municipality of Pino Torinese, the Santa Maria del Pino Association, and the Filarmonica Pinese. More than just a religious recurrence, it is a collective ritual that strengthens the identity of Pino Torinese and celebrates its roots, language, and culinary culture in the heart of the Turin hills.
Sant'Andrea Corsini Feast — edition 2026
Edizione 2026
La Festa Patronale di Sant'Andrea Corsini 2026 si è aperta sabato 31 gennaio alle ore 17:00 all'Auditorium di piazza Montessori con la presentazione del libro «L'altra collina. Cesare Pavese tra Reaglie e Pino» di Gioele Cristofari, in dialogo con Valter Boggione e Bruno Quaranta (ingresso libero). Alle 19:30, nella Chiesa SS. Annunziata, si è tenuto il concerto di musicisti dei Berliner Philharmoniker — il Trio «Le Musiche» con il pianista Roberto Issoglio, su repertorio mozartiano, a cura dell'Associazione Santa Maria del Pino.
Domenica 1° febbraio la giornata è iniziata con la Santa Messa delle 11:30 nella Chiesa SS. Annunziata, seguita alle 12:30 dal concerto della Filarmonica Pinese e dal pranzo tradizionale «Ël Disnè dij Paltò» nella palestra della Scuola media Nino Costa. Nel pomeriggio si è esibito il gruppo folkloristico «Enrico Negro & Le Nostre Vigne» (ingresso gratuito).
Programme Sant'Andrea Corsini Feast 2026
Sabato 31 gennaio
- 17:00 – Auditorium piazza Montessori: presentazione del libro «L'altra collina. Cesare Pavese tra Reaglie e Pino» di Gioele Cristofari (ingresso libero)
- 19:30 – Chiesa SS. Annunziata: concerto di musicisti dei Berliner Philharmoniker, Trio «Le Musiche» con il pianista Roberto Issoglio (Mozart)
Domenica 1° febbraio
- 11:30 – Chiesa SS. Annunziata: Santa Messa
- 12:30 – Palestra Scuola media Nino Costa: concerto della Filarmonica Pinese
- 13:00 – Palestra Scuola media Nino Costa: pranzo tradizionale «Ël Disnè dij Paltò» con premiazione degli anniversari dei commercianti locali
- Pomeriggio – Spettacolo del gruppo folkloristico «Enrico Negro & Le Nostre Vigne» (ingresso gratuito)
Highlights Sant'Andrea Corsini Feast 2026
- Concerto di musicisti dei Berliner Philharmoniker nella Chiesa SS. Annunziata
- Pranzo tradizionale piemontese «Ël Disnè dij Paltò»
- Spettacolo folkloristico in dialetto piemontese
- Santa Messa solenne in onore del patrono
Prices Sant'Andrea Corsini Feast 2026
Practical information — Sant'Andrea Corsini Feast
Getting there
Pino Torinese is located in the hills east of Turin. By car, it can be reached from the city in about 15-20 minutes via the SS10 (Strada Padana Superiore) or the scenic hill road. By train, the Pino Torinese station is served by the Turin–Chieri line (SFM1). Numerous bus lines also connect the town to the Piedmontese capital.
Venue
Events are primarily held at the SS. Annunziata Church (religious services and concerts) and the Nino Costa Middle School gymnasium (lunch and performances). Cultural presentations take place in the Piazza Montessori Auditorium.
Costs and reservations
Admission to religious services and folk performances is free. Concerts and the traditional «Ël Disnè dij Paltò» lunch require payment and mandatory booking at local shops by the dates indicated by the organizers. For information: Municipality of Pino Torinese, tel. +39 011 8117011.
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Where does it take place — Sant'Andrea Corsini Feast
Chiesa SS. Annunziata e Scuola media Nino Costa