July 29, 2026 – August 10, 2026 · Gallese (VT)
Gallese celebrates its patron saint, San Famiano, with a vibrant series of events from July 29th to August 10th. The program is packed with musical evenings featuring '90s DJ sets, energetic dance and Zumba performances, choral concerts, and engaging public quizzes. Visitors can also experience traditional moments like the lighting of the luminarie (decorative lights), a solemn procession, and the unique 'conta delle nuvolette' (counting of the clouds), alongside delicious food stands offering local specialties.
Indulge in authentic local cuisine at the food stands managed by the San Famiano Festivities Committee, offering a taste of traditional dishes and regional flavors throughout the event.
📅 WEDNESDAY, JULY 29th ✨ The festival kicks off with the ACCENSIONE DELLE LUMINARIE (lighting of the decorative lights). 📅 JULY 29th - AUGUST 6th 📍 Santuario di San Famiano: Daily Novena celebrations in preparation for the Saint's feast day. 📅 AUGUST 1st - AUGUST 10th 🍽️ Food Stand by the San Famiano Festivities Committee (classes 1975/2000) on August 1st, 5th, 6th, 9th, and 10th in Piazza Don Milani. 📅 SATURDAY, AUGUST 1st ⏰ 10:45 AM 📍 Santuario di San Famiano: NOVENA IN PREPARAZIONE DELLA FESTA DEL SANTO. ⏰ 10:00 PM 📍 Piazza Don Milani: SPECIAL PARTY ANNI '90 with DJ Set Fanel Desaga, vocalist, ledwall, dancers, mascots, special effects, gadgets, and a laser show. 📅 SUNDAY, AUGUST 2nd ⏰ 11:30 AM 📍 Piazza Castello: VESPA GATHERING. ⏰ 5:00 PM 📍 Through the town streets: Evocative parade by the Fanfara del Bersaglieri band. ⏰ 10:00 PM 📍 Piazza Castello: CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT with inflatables, laser tag, roller coaster VR viewer, gift gadgets, and cotton candy, provided by Baby Frog and sponsored by Mattucci srl. 📅 MONDAY, AUGUST 3rd ⏰ 9:00 PM 📍 Piazza Don Milani: ZUMBA PERFORMANCE led and offered by Paola Martellini. ⏰ 10:30 PM GROUP DANCE PERFORMANCE by C&F Dance School of Cristian Orlandini and Francesca Cutigni, with musical entertainment by DJ Fanel Desaga, presented by Ruggero Guazzoni. 📅 TUESDAY, AUGUST 4th ⏰ 9:30 PM 📍 Piazza San Lorenzo: "SERENATA AL CHIARO DI LUNA" CONCERT by the "Teofilo Gargani" Polyphonic Choir of Gallese, directed by Maestro Gabriele Campioni. ⏰ 9:30 PM 📍 Piazza Matteotti: DR. WHY PUBLIC QUIZ SHOW, offered by the San Famiano Festivities Committee (classes 1966/1991 and 1969/1994). 📅 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5th ⏰ 9:30 PM 📍 Piazza Don Milani: TALE E QUALE SHOW LIVE, with the contribution of the San Famiano Festivities Committee (classes 1973/1998). 📅 THURSDAY, AUGUST 6th ⏰ 9:30 PM 📍 Piazza Don Milani: Show with SUSAN J - LADY RENEE' BLU Dj Set, dancers, special effects, and gadgets, with the contribution of the San Famiano Festivities Committee (classes 1974/1999). 📅 FRIDAY, AUGUST 7th ⏰ 12:00 PM 📍 Via delle Mura Merlate: The sound of bells and the traditional CONTA DELLE NUVOLETTE will announce the start of the patron saint San Famiano's festivities. The Committee awaits you for a celebratory toast. ⏰ 6:00 PM The Banda Musicale Città di Gallese, directed by Maestro Gabriele Campioni, will animate the town streets. ⏰ 8:30 PM Procession of the "ZITELLE" accompanied by the "Banda Musicale Città di Gallese." 📅 SATURDAY, AUGUST 8th ⏰ Dawn will be greeted by a thunderous firing of bombs. ⏰ 5:30 AM 📍 Santuario di San Famiano: Holy Mass celebrated on the Saint's tomb. ⏰ 6:30 AM / 7:30 AM 📍 Santuario di San Famiano: Celebration of Holy Mass. ⏰ 9:00 AM SOLEMN PROCESSION from the Concattedrale Santa Maria Assunta to the Santuario di San Famiano, with the participation of the ZITELLE and the HISTORICAL PARADE of the City of Gallese. ⏰ 10:00 AM 📍 Santuario di S. Famiano: Celebration of HOLY MASS presided over by S.E. MARCO SALVI, Bishop of the Diocese of Civita Castellana. ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 Piazza S. Maria: The Venerabile Confraternita di San Famiano with...