June 19, 2026 – June 30, 2026 · Velina
Experience a traditional Italian patron saint festival dedicated to Sant'Antonio di Padova in Velina, running from June 19th to 30th. This vibrant event features religious celebrations including novenas, rosaries, and masses, alongside lively processions accompanied by the Complesso Bandistico Santa Lucia. Enjoy musical performances by GLI SBANDATI, THE BEST'S 90, and the Accademia Musicale, culminating on June 28th with an evening procession, a solemn mass, and a spectacular fireworks display.
📅 **June 19th - 26th**: 🙏 Novena in honor of Sant'Antonio di Padova - Rosary and Mass (18:00-18:30, with variations to 18:30-19:00 on June 20th-21st), led by Don Francesco Pecoraro. 📅 **June 25th**: 🙏 Confessions (19:30-21:00). 📅 **June 27th (Vigil Saturday)**: 🙏 Holy Rosary (17:30) | 🎺 Procession (18:00) accompanied by the Complesso Bandistico "Santa Lucia" directed by M. Grambone Marzio, with stops in Via Vigne, Case popolari near Campo sportivo, Via Mandrone, contrada Salicuneta, contrada Santa Venere, contrada Coppola | 🎵 Musical performance by "GLI SBANDATI" (21:15, Piazza Ferrovia). 📅 **June 28th (Festival Sunday)**: 🎺 Gran Concerto Bandistico "Santa Lucia" - arrival and greeting to the town (08:00) | 🙏 Holy Mass (11:30) | 🎺 Holy Rosary (18:30) | 🙏 Solemn Holy Mass (19:00) | 🎺 Procession through the central streets of the town | 🎆 Fireworks display by "Migliorino" company. 📅 **June 29th (Monday)**: 🎵 Musical performance by "THE BEST'S 90" (21:30, Piazza Ferrovia). 📅 **June 30th (Tuesday)**: 🎵 Concert by the students of the Accademia Musicale M.G. Musica (21:00). ✨ Illuminations provided by Filippo Forte. The Festival Committee extends its gratitude to all contributors.