SS. Peter and Paul Patronal Festival
The patronal feast of Imer in the heart of the Primiero valley
About SS. Peter and Paul Festival
The patronal feast of Imer
The SS. Peter and Paul Patronal Festival is the most anticipated event of the year for the community of Imer, a picturesque village in the Primiero valley nestled in the Dolomites in the province of Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige. Dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul, the town's protectors, the festival has always combined religious devotion with popular celebration, attracting residents, vacationers, and hikers who frequent the valley during this time.
Religious tradition and community
The spiritual heart of the festival is the solemn sung mass in the Parish Church, accompanied by a parade of banners and the participation of civil and military authorities, the Fire Brigade, the Alpini, and local folk groups from Primiero. It is a moment of strong identity for the Imer community, renewing the bond with their roots and patron saints.
Gastronomy, markets, and entertainment
Surrounding the religious celebrations is a rich program of events: food stalls offer traditional Trentino dishes and local specialties, while craft markets enliven the streets of the center with typical products and artisan goods. There is no shortage of concerts, dialect theater, square games, and screenings, making the festival an event for all ages.
Sports in the Dolomites
The Imer festival is also a celebration of outdoor sports. Saturday is dedicated to the younger generation with the Mini Imer Bike, a mountain bike race for children aged 7 to 16, while Sunday features the Spèteme che Rue, a non-competitive 10-kilometer running race on a scenic route organized by the Gruppo Sportivo Pavione. It is a perfect opportunity to experience the Primiero mountains in an atmosphere of joy and sharing.
Where and when
The event takes place in the historic center of Imer, between the Parish Church, the squares, and the Ex Sièghe area. It is held every year at the end of June, near the feast day of Saints Peter and Paul. For information and reservations, please contact the Imer Tourist Information Point.
SS. Peter and Paul Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 SS. Peter and Paul Patronal Festival took place in Imer from Wednesday, June 26 to Tuesday, June 30. The program combined religious moments and entertainment events spread throughout the town center.
The 2026 program
- Wednesday, June 26: 8:00 PM, Holy Mass in memory of the deceased at the Parish Church.
- Thursday, June 27: 9:00 PM, Chamber music concert of the Trentino Music Festival at the Parish Church.
- Friday, June 28: Community confessions and, at the Ex Sièghe, screening of the short films "Aurai" and "Pionieri" with mountain guide Peter Moser.
- Saturday, June 29: Briscola card tournament, games and baby dance with Art Swiss, inauguration of the "Immergiti" Sensory Path, wellness moment with EM Danza and Eleonora Orler, fish or meat dinner with music by the Schweinhaxen at the Ex Sièghe.
- Sunday, June 30: 10:30 AM, Celebration of the solemn Holy Mass in the Parish Church.
The festival confirmed its dual nature, religious and popular, animating the Primiero village with activities suitable for families and visitors of all ages.
Programme SS. Peter and Paul Festival 2026
2026 Program
- Wed 26/6 8:00 PM - Holy Mass for the deceased (Parish Church)
- Thu 27/6 9:00 PM - Trentino Music Festival Chamber Concert (Parish Church)
- Fri 28/6 8:00 PM - Community confessions; 9:00 PM - Short film screening "Aurai" and "Pionieri" with Peter Moser (Ex Sièghe)
- Sat 29/6 2:30 PM - Briscola tournament; 4:00 PM - Games and baby dance (Art Swiss); 5:30 PM - Inauguration of the "Immergiti" Sensory Path; 6:00 PM - Wellness session (EM Danza, Eleonora Orler); 7:00 PM - Fish/meat dinner and Schweinhaxen music (Ex Sièghe)
- Sun 30/6 10:30 AM - Solemn Holy Mass (Parish Church)
Highlights SS. Peter and Paul Festival 2026
- Trentino Music Festival chamber music concert
- Short films "Aurai" and "Pionieri" with mountain guide Peter Moser
- "Immergiti" Sensory Path and dinner with live music
- Solemn Holy Mass of the patron saints
Prices SS. Peter and Paul Festival 2026
Practical information — SS. Peter and Paul Festival
How to get there
Imer is located along the SS50 Passo Rolle road in the Primiero Valley. By car, it can be reached from Trento (about 1 hour and 15 minutes) or from Feltre via the Passo Cereda. Parking is available near the center.
Information
Tourist Information Point, Via Nazionale 52, Imer (TN). Tel. +39 0439 67023 - [email protected]. Detailed program at www.imereventi.it.
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Where does it take place — SS. Peter and Paul Festival
Centro storico di Imer
Via Nazionale 52, 38050 Imer