Summer Festival Lucino in Rodano

A Country Festival on the Outskirts of Milan

A few kilometres from Milan, in the hamlet of Lucino in Rodano (Metropolitan City of Milan, Lombardy), the parish oratory becomes the centre of a village festival that has stood the test of time for ten evenings. The Summer Festival is organized by the Parish of San Giovanni Evangelista of Lucino, within the Pastoral Unit of Rodano, and keeps alive a tradition of conviviality that spans generations.

Flavours Take Centre Stage

The true draw of the Festival is its hearty and traditional cuisine. The signature dish is donkey braised with polenta, a recipe from the Lombard peasant tradition, served alongside wild boar ragu tagliatelle and other seasonal specialities. The oratory's kitchen offers generous portions at popular prices, in the spirit of festivals that prioritize authenticity over appearance.

Evenings Under the Stars

Every evening, starting from 7:00 PM, the food stand welcomes visitors in a covered area with about 250 seats. From 9:00 PM, the celebration continues with dancing evenings animated by an orchestra, the ever-present lucky dip wheel, and, to end on a sweet note, crêpes. It's the typical atmosphere of country festivals in the Milan area, where neighbours gather and dance until late.

A Community Event

Spread over three weekends, the Lucino Summer Festival is much more than a gastronomic event: it's a moment of aggregation for the community of Rodano and neighbouring towns, and an opportunity for those coming from Milan to discover a corner of the Lombard countryside and its culinary traditions.