Feast of Saint Sebastian
📅 Every year, on 20 January
On 20 January Fosciandora celebrates its patron Saint Sebastian; the territory hosts the Santuario Maria Santissima della Stella.
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Saint Martin and Saint Blaise, patrons of the town of the Versiliana Festival
📅 Every year, on 3 February
Pietrasanta celebrates Saints Martin and Blaise on 3 February; every summer, in the hamlet of Marina di Pietrasanta, the famous Versiliana Festival is held, drawing nationally known singers and comedians to the town's great pine forest.
The Most Holy Annunciate Mary, patron celebrated with the ancient fair of the ciottorini
📅 Every year, on 25 March, with the fair of the ciottorini the week before
Viareggio celebrates the Most Holy Annunciate Mary on 25 March, with the 18th-century fair of the ciottorini the week before; the town's first historical records date from 1172, when the Lucchesi built a watchtower there on the coastline.
The Archangel Michael, patron of the Medieval Feast
📅 Every year, on 8 May; the first Saturday of August brings the Medieval Feast
Coreglia Antelminelli celebrates the Archangel Michael on 8 May. The first Saturday of August brings the Medieval Feast, recreating the atmosphere of the ancient Vicaria with crossbowmen and flag-wavers.
Saint Justus of Volterra, patron of the Monday after Pentecost
📅 Every year, on the Monday after Pentecost
Porcari celebrates Saint Justus of Volterra on the Monday after Pentecost, in the church dedicated to him.
The Most Holy Name of Jesus, patron of the town that adorns doorways with garlands
📅 Every year, on 1 June
Camaiore celebrates the Most Holy Name of Jesus on 1 June, adorning with flower garlands the monograms that many houses have set above their doorways; the feast was established in 1528 following a sermon by Saint Bernardine of Siena in the Camaiore castle.
Saint Anthony of Padua, patron of Stazzema
📅 Every year, on 13 June
Stazzema celebrates Saint Anthony of Padua on 13 June.
Saints Quiricus and Julitta, patrons of a village born from a chapel dating to 745
📅 Every year, on 16 June
Capannori celebrates Saints Quiricus and Julitta on 16 June; the earliest historical records of the village date from 745, when a monk had a chapel built dedicated precisely to Saint Quiricus, around which the first dwellings of ancient Capannole arose.
Saint John the Baptist and the Festa della Libertà
📅 Every year, on 24 June, with the Festa della Libertà on the Sunday after Easter
Pieve Fosciana celebrates Saint John the Baptist on 24 June. The Sunday after Easter and the following Monday bring the Festa della Libertà, dating back to 1369.
Saints Peter and Paul, patrons of the Chain Bridge
📅 Every year, on 29 June
Bagni di Lucca celebrates Saints Peter and Paul on 29 June.
Feast of Saint Peter
📅 Every year, on 29 June
On 29 June Careggine, a municipality of 584 inhabitants in the province of Lucca, celebrates its patron Saint Peter with the procession.
Saints Peter and Paul, patrons of the New York Academy's European seat
📅 Every year, on 29 June, at the European seat of the New York Academy of Music
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana celebrates Saints Peter and Paul on 29 June, in the church dedicated to them. The town hosts the European seat of the International Academy of Music of New York's festival, alongside Burgos and Saint Petersburg.
Saints Peter and Paul and the Spelt Festival
📅 Every year, on 29 June, with the Fiera di San Pietro on the Sunday closest to 28 June
Piazza al Serchio celebrates Saints Peter and Paul on 29 June. The Fiera di San Pietro, on the Sunday closest to 28 June, has been preceded since 2010 by the Notte Bianca.
Saint Paulinus, patron of the city of the Holy Face and Europe's oldest shooting regulations
📅 Every year, on 12 July, with the Palio della Balestra under the 1443 regulations
Lucca celebrates Saint Paulinus on 12 July with the traditional Palio della Balestra, contested among the city's terzieri under the 1443 regulations, the oldest in Europe; the city was a stop on the Via Francigena thanks to the venerated relic of the Holy Face.
Saint James, patron of the town on the Via Francigena
📅 Every year, on 25 July, with historical procession and crossbow shooting
Altopascio celebrates Saint James on 25 July, with festivities including a historical procession, crossbow shooting and the re-enactment of a medieval village's activities; the town is a historic stop on the Via Francigena and hosts the Francigena International Arts Festival every summer.
Saint Christopher, patron amid jazz and live music in the little squares
📅 Every year, on 25 July; Live in Barga at the end of July, the Barga Jazz Festival in August
Barga celebrates Saint Christopher on 25 July. In the second half of July, Live in Barga is held, also known as the Festa del Centro Storico or Festa delle Piazzette, a genuine live music festival; in the second half of August, the famous Barga Jazz Festival is held, an international competition drawing enthusiasts from across Italy.
Saint James and the Rocca di Camporgiano
📅 Every year, on 25 July
Camporgiano celebrates Saint James on 25 July, in the shadow of the Rocca di Camporgiano.
Feast of Saint James
📅 Every year, on 25 July
On 25 July Fabbriche di Vergemoli, a municipality of 820 inhabitants in the province of Lucca, celebrates its patron Saint James (San Giacomo).
Saint James and the biennial Palio
📅 Every year, on 25 July; the Palio di San Jacopo every two years
Gallicano celebrates Saint James on 25 July. Every two years, on that day, the Palio di San Jacopo is held, with floats built by the town's different boroughs.
Saint James, patron of the town of the Massaciuccoli thermal baths
📅 Every year, on 25 July
Massarosa celebrates Saint James on 25 July, in the church of Santi Jacopo e Andrea dedicated to him together with the apostle Andrew.
Feast of Saint Sixtus and Saint Margaret
📅 Every year, on 6 August
On 6 August Villa Collemandina, a municipality of 1,363 inhabitants in the province of Lucca, celebrates its patrons Saint Sixtus and Saint Margaret (san Sisto e santa Margherita).
Feast of Saint Romanus
📅 Every year, on 9 August
On 9 August San Romano in Garfagnana, a municipality of 1,459 inhabitants in the province of Lucca, celebrates its patron Saint Romanus (san Romano).
Saint Lawrence and Saint Barbara, patrons of the land of the Palio dei Micci
📅 Every year, on 9 and 10 August, with the traditional bonfire at the Serra-Vezza river confluence
Seravezza celebrates Saint Lawrence and Saint Barbara on 9 and 10 August, with the traditional bonfire at the confluence of the Serra and Vezza rivers. Since 1956, on the first Sunday of May, in the hamlet of Pozzi, the Palio dei Micci donkey race between eight districts is run.
Feast of Santa Maria Assunta
📅 Every year, on 15 August
On 15 August Villa Basilica, a municipality of 1,700 inhabitants in the province of Lucca, celebrates its patroness Santa Maria Assunta (Assumption of Mary).
Our Lady of Solca and the Chestnut Museum
📅 Every year, on 21 August
Pescaglia celebrates Our Lady of Solca on 21 August.
Feast of San Bartolomeo
📅 Every year, on 24 August
On 24 August Molazzana, a municipality of 1,127 inhabitants in the province of Lucca, celebrates its patron San Bartolomeo.
Feast of San Bartolomeo
📅 Every year, on 24 August at Sillano and on 2 September at Giuncugnano
On 24 August Sillano Giuncugnano, a municipality of 1,150 inhabitants in the province of Lucca, celebrates its patron San Bartolomeo at Sillano; Sant'Antonino is celebrated at Giuncugnano on 2 September.
Saint Hermes, patron of the town that shipped out the Apuan marble
📅 Every year, on 28 August, with a propitiatory bonfire lit the evening of the 27th
Forte dei Marmi celebrates Saint Hermes the Martyr on 28 August, with a propitiatory bonfire lit in Piazza Garibaldi the night before; the town was born to carry to the sea, along its famous pier, the marble blocks from the Apuan quarries granted to the Medici in 1515.
Feast of San Regolo
📅 Every year, on 1 September
On 1 September Vagli Sotto, a municipality of 991 inhabitants in the province of Lucca, celebrates its patron San Regolo.
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Patron saint festival 📍 Castiglione di Garfagnana
Feast of San Michele
📅 Every year, on 29 September
On 29 September Castiglione di Garfagnana, a municipality of 1,860 inhabitants in the province of Lucca, celebrates its patron San Michele.
Patron saint festival 📍 Minucciano
Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel
📅 Every year, on 29 September
On 29 September Minucciano celebrates Saint Michael the Archangel; the municipal territory includes Monte Pisanino, the highest peak of the Apuan Alps.