# San Petronio feast celebrations in Bologna

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/san-petronio-feast-celebrations-in-bologna
> Updated: 2026-09-30T01:44:08.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Bologna is preparing to celebrate the feast of its patron saint, San Petronio, on October 4. The festivities will include a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Matteo Zuppi at the Basilica of San Petronio, followed by a procession through Piazza Maggiore with the saint's relics.

Scheduled events also include musical performances by various artists and a light show. Alessandro Caspoli, President of the Committee for Petronian Manifestations, stated that this year’s celebrations will focus on themes of “peace, hospitality, and rights.”

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Bologna celebrates feast of patron saint San Petronio

Cardinal Matteo Zuppi will lead the feast of San Petronio in Bologna on October 4, featuring Mass, a religious procession, and various musical performances in Piazza Maggiore.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bologna-celebrates-feast-of-patron-saint-san-petronio

### 2026-09-25: Pesaro celebrates patron saint San Terenzio with large procession

Hundreds of people gathered in Pesaro for religious celebrations and a procession honoring the city's patron saint, San Terenzio, featuring a sermon by Archbishop Sandro Salvucci.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pesaro-celebrates-patron-saint-san-terenzio-with-large-procession

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