Viguzzolo Patronal Feast
The village festival in honor of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, between the Romanesque Pieve and the town square
About Viguzzolo Patronal Feast
The festival that tells the story of Viguzzolo
In the calendar of the small town of Viguzzolo, located in the province of Alessandria just a few kilometers from Tortona, the Patronal Feast is the most cherished event of the year. Celebrated in September in honor of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the town's patron saint commemorated on September 8th, it transforms the historic center into a vibrant meeting place for the entire Val Curone community.
This is not an event built for mass crowds; it is a true village festival where people gather in the streets and squares, and where local associations and merchants join forces to bring the days to life. The heart of the secular celebrations beats around Piazza della Libertà, where the traditional tombola with prize draws—the highlight of the Sunday festivities—has been held for years.
The Romanesque Pieve, the soul of the village
The true treasure of Viguzzolo is the Romanesque Pieve of Santa Maria, one of the most significant examples of Romanesque architecture in southern Piedmont. During the weekend of the Patronal Feast, the Pieve opens with extended hours and offers free guided tours, thanks to the volunteers of the Associazione Culturale Viguzzolese, allowing residents and visitors to discover a monument of rare beauty and great historical value.
In recent years, the cultural program has enriched the festival with photography exhibitions, book presentations, and the Pieve in Musica chamber music festival, which brings great classical music under the church's thousand-year-old vaults.
A festival for the whole community
The Viguzzolo Patronal Feast is the ideal occasion for those wishing to experience an authentic slice of Piedmontese village life: religious tradition, conviviality, culture, and that deep bond with the territory that makes festivals in the Alessandria area so special. It is an event that weaves together faith, history, and social life, reflecting a community that loves to gather around its patron saint and its Pieve.
Viguzzolo Patronal Feast — edition 2026
Il fine settimana del 12-13 settembre 2026 Viguzzolo celebra la sua Festa Patronale in onore della Natività della Beata Vergine Maria. Accanto alla tradizionale parte civile e religiosa del paese, l'Associazione Culturale Viguzzolese ha confermato un programma culturale di rilievo, con la Pieve romanica di Santa Maria aperta a orari più ampi e visite guidate.
La festa rappresenta il momento più atteso dell'anno per la comunità di Viguzzolo, in provincia di Alessandria, tra fede, cultura e convivialità nel cuore della Val Curone.
Programme Viguzzolo Patronal Feast 2026
Sabato 13 e domenica 14 settembre — programma culturale confermato
Nel fine settimana della Festa Patronale, presso la Pieve romanica di Santa Maria, sono in programma:
- 12-13 settembre — Mostra fotografica "Natura mirabile" di Daniela Alini
- 13 settembre — Presentazione del romanzo storico "Le 13 stelle di Lenin" di Enrico Magnano
- 12-13 settembre — Aperture straordinarie e visite guidate gratuite alla Pieve romanica, a cura dei volontari dell'Associazione Culturale Viguzzolese (orari più ampi rispetto al consueto)
Il programma civile completo della festa (tombola in Piazza della Libertà, iniziative dei commercianti locali e momenti religiosi) è curato dall'Associazione Vigu in Festa e viene annunciato nelle settimane precedenti l'evento. I dettagli definitivi saranno pubblicati sui canali ufficiali del Comune e dell'Associazione Culturale Viguzzolese.
Highlights Viguzzolo Patronal Feast 2026
- Mostra fotografica "Natura mirabile" di Daniela Alini
- Presentazione del romanzo storico "Le 13 stelle di Lenin" di Enrico Magnano
- Visite guidate straordinarie alla Pieve romanica di Santa Maria
Prices Viguzzolo Patronal Feast 2026
Practical information — Viguzzolo Patronal Feast
Location
Viguzzolo (AL), in Val Curone, approximately 6 km from Tortona. Events take place in the historic center, in Piazza della Libertà, and at the Romanesque Pieve of Santa Maria.
How to get there
By car: Take the Tortona exit on the A7 Milan-Genoa motorway, then follow the provincial road towards Val Curone. By train: Arrive at Tortona station, then take local connections to Viguzzolo.
Information
Associazione Culturale Viguzzolese — email [email protected], tel. +39 351 670 4484. For the musical program: [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Viguzzolo Patronal Feast
Centro storico e Pieve Romanica di Santa Maria
Piazza della Libertà, 15058 Viguzzolo