The patron saint of Tarcento is Saint Charles Borromeo, celebrated on 4 November.
On 5 January, the «Palio dei Pignarulârs» is run, a race of flaming carts through the streets of the centre. On 6 January, a costumed historical reenactment is held, followed by a torchlight procession climbing to the ruins of Coia castle: there the great bonfire is lit and the Venerable Old Man reads omens for the new year from the direction of the smoke. The town also holds the Church of San Leonardo Abate and the Church of San Pietro Apostolo.
