Sant'Apollinare Festival
The traditional neighborhood festival of Piedicastello in Trento
About Sant'Apollinare Piedicastello
A neighborhood festival in the heart of Trento
The Sant'Apollinare Festival is the traditional neighborhood fair of Piedicastello, the historic district of Trento nestled at the foot of Doss Trento, in Trentino-Alto Adige. Every year, around mid-July, the event transforms the district square into a vibrant gathering space where residents, families, and visitors come together for three days of festivities dedicated to the patron saint.
The festival is organized by the Comitato Feste S. Apollinare, with the support of neighborhood associations, particularly the local Alpini (ANA Piedicastello) group, who have always managed the kitchen and the traditional community lunch. It is a grassroots event that has regained momentum over the years thanks to the redevelopment of the square, which has returned to being the hub of district life.
Three days of tradition, sport, and music
The program unfolds over the weekend with a rich calendar of events for all ages:
- Youth soccer tournament, with the final phase lighting up the square on Saturday evening;
- the characteristic corsa coi serci, a traditional race that recalls the popular roots of the festival;
- the Colori ed Emozioni painting and drawing competition, with the awards ceremony on Sunday;
- orienteering on Doss Trento, taking advantage of the district's panoramic location;
- live concerts, dance orchestras, and dance evenings in the square;
- workshops and entertainment for children.
The religious moment and the community lunch
The devotional heart of the festival is the solemn mass on Sunday in honor of Sant'Apollinare, followed by an aperitif in the square and the community lunch prepared by the Alpini, one of the most heartfelt and well-attended moments of the entire event. The day concludes with awards ceremonies, an evening concert, and the unmissable raffle drawing.
Gastronomy and neighborhood atmosphere
Throughout the festival, food stands serve traditional Trentino dishes and local products, while the "Scrigno" area at the foot of Doss Trento offers local wines and specialties. Admission to the events is free: the Sant'Apollinare Festival remains one of the most authentic neighborhood fairs in Trento, capturing the identity of Piedicastello and the sense of community that drives it.
Sant'Apollinare Piedicastello — edition 2026
Sant'Apollinare Festival 2026
The 2026 edition of the Sant'Apollinare Festival returns to the Piedicastello neighborhood (Trento) from Friday, July 18 to Sunday, July 20, 2026, with the full program published by the Festival Committee on the district's official website. Three days at the foot of Doss Trento featuring tradition, sport, music, and conviviality.
The weekend offers a youth soccer tournament with evening finals, the characteristic 'corsa coi serci' race, the 'Colori ed Emozioni' painting competition, orienteering on Doss Trento, live concerts, and dance evenings. Sunday is dedicated to the solemn mass in honor of Sant'Apollinare, an aperitif in the square, the community lunch prepared by the Piedicastello Alpini group, children's workshops, awards ceremonies, and the raffle drawing.
Programme Sant'Apollinare Piedicastello 2026
Friday, July 18 — Opening of the Sant'Apollinare Festival and start of the youth soccer tournament; opening of the "Scrigno" at the foot of Doss Trento with wines and specialties; evening concert in the square.
Saturday, July 19 — Youth soccer tournament finals; "Colori ed Emozioni" competition; 'corsa coi serci' race; entertainment and shows for children; dance orchestra and dance evening in the square.
Sunday, July 20 — Orienteering on Doss Trento; solemn patronal mass; aperitif in the square; community lunch organized by the Piedicastello Alpini; children's workshop; competition awards; evening concert and final raffle drawing.
Highlights Sant'Apollinare Piedicastello 2026
- Solemn mass of Sant'Apollinare and Alpini community lunch
- 'Corsa coi serci', the district's traditional race
- Youth soccer tournament with evening finals
- Concerts in the square and dance evening with orchestra
- "Colori ed Emozioni" painting competition and children's workshops
Prices Sant'Apollinare Piedicastello 2026
Practical information — Sant'Apollinare Piedicastello
How to get there
Piedicastello is a neighborhood of Trento located on the right bank of the Adige river, at the foot of Doss Trento, just a few minutes from the historic center. It can be reached on foot from the center via the San Lorenzo bridge, or by public transport. By car, take the Trento Centro/Nord exit from the A22 Brenner motorway.
Admission and information
Admission to the events is free. Food stands are available for purchase. The full program is published annually in PDF format on the neighborhood website.
Contacts
Comitato Feste S. Apollinare — official neighborhood website: piedicastello.tn.it
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Where does it take place — Sant'Apollinare Piedicastello
Piazza di Piedicastello