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San Nicola Patron Saint Festival

Musica · September 4, 2026 – September 6, 2026 · Mazzano Romano (RM)

Join the 51st edition of the beloved Bruschetta and Sausage Fair in the historic Piazza Giovanni XXIII of Mazzano Romano. Over three days you’ll enjoy tasty food stalls, live music, a solemn religious procession, dazzling fireworks and family‑friendly activities like inflatable playgrounds and fishing.

🍽️ Food & Menu

Savor authentic Italian street food with freshly‑topped bruschetta made from local tomatoes and herbs, and juicy grilled sausages prepared with traditional recipes that capture the flavor of the Lazio countryside.

📅 Program

Friday, September 4 2026 – The festivities kick off at noon with a performance by Colpi scuri. Food stalls open at 7:30 PM, followed by a Queen tribute show at 9:30 PM. Saturday, September 5 2026 – The evening mass in honor of San Nicola begins at 7 PM in the Church of San Nicola, after which the food stalls reopen at 7:30 PM. A solemn procession winds through the town at 8 PM, returning to the square for fireworks at 9 PM. The night continues with a 90s music DJ set at 9:30 PM. Sunday, September 6 2026 – The day starts with a welcome ceremony for newborns at 11:30 AM, followed by the awarding of the Nicola Renzetti merit scholarships at noon in the council hall. Food stalls resume at 7:30 PM, leading into a musical performance by I Figli delle stelle at 9:30 PM, and the festival closes with a spectacular fireworks display at 11:45 PM.