August 19, 2026 – August 24, 2026 · Opicina, Trieste (TS)
Experience the vibrant Festa del Patrono San Bartolomeo Apostolo in Opicina, Trieste, with a rich program of free events. This celebration offers something for everyone, from historical bunker tours and vintage tram exhibits to children's entertainment with inflatables and face painting, a charming market, chess tournaments, and live concerts. It's a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the patron saint with culture, music, and fun for the whole family.
Join us for a diverse program of events: 📅 THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 At 9:00 AM: Explore the Opicina bunkers with guides Furio Alessi and Sara Gruber from GAAST (Gruppo Ambientale Artistico Storico Triestino). Meeting point at Quadrivio di Opicina parking, Banne side. Reservations required: call 3452304840 or email gaasts1@gmail.com. 📅 FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM: See a historic tram car on display at the Opicina tram station, courtesy of Trieste Trasporti. From 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM: Inflatables for kids by Adriano Rosada on the churchyard behind the church. From 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM: Children's entertainment with face painting and Magician Ernesto. At 7:00 PM at the church: THE MIND'S FITNESS. An ORIENTEERING training session by Punto K Orienteering ASD. This is a free-will offering event. Register by TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, or on-site while maps last. Information: info@puntok.it cell. 3482666607. 📅 SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 From 8:00 AM: "Un pozzo di occasioni" market by Associazione culturale "Cose di Vecchie Case" along Via Nazionale, Strada per Vienna, and Via di Prosecco near the Zinzendorf Stele. From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM: Historic tram car exhibit at the Opicina tram station, thanks to Trieste Trasporti. From 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM: Inflatables and a slide by Adriano Rosada. At 6:30 PM, children will receive a free ice cream voucher from Gelateria Arnoldo Opicina (while supplies last). From 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM: Entertainment with face painting and Magician Ernesto. At 7:00 PM: Bilingual Holy Mass, followed by a social gathering in the churchyard. 📅 SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 At 9:00 AM: Holy Mass in Slovenian with the SV. JERNEJ Choir, followed by a solemn procession around the churchyard. At 9:00 AM: Bunker tour of Opicina with guides Furio Alessi and Sara Gruber from GAAST. Meeting point at Quadrivio di Opicina parking, Banne side. At 11:00 AM: Italian language service with the CHI CANTA PREGA DUE VOLTE Choir. From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM: Historic tram car exhibit at the Opicina tram station, thanks to Trieste Trasporti. At 6:00 PM: Presentation of Circolo Finžgarjev dom, its activities, and projects at their stand (Strada per Vienna, 35?). From 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM: Entertainment with face painting and Magician Ernesto. 📅 MONDAY, AUGUST 24 From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM: Historic tram car exhibit at the Opicina tram station, thanks to Trieste Trasporti. At 5:00 PM: On-site registration opens for the Chess Tournament and Giant Chessboard by Accademia Scacchi Trieste, starting at 5:30 PM. At 6:00 PM: Presentation at the Circolo Finžgarjev dom stand (Strada per Vienna, 35).