21st Sagra della Patata · 24–27 September 2026 · Piazza Giovanni XXIII, Lazzate (Italy)
In collaboration with the local associations: Amici di Cesarino  ·  Ardor Lazzate  ·  A.S. Lazzate Volley  ·  Corpo Musicale S. Cecilia  ·  Enalcaccia il Roccolo  ·  Gap Lazzate  ·  G.V.A.T.  ·  Ju Ippon Karate  ·  Moto Club Lazzate  ·  Museo Etnografico Lazzate  ·  Pesca Sportiva Lazzate  ·  Cittadini Volontari
★ Not only potatoes

Side
events

At the weekend, the old-time games for children and families and the exhibition at Casa Volta; live music every evening in the square. There is more to do alongside the restaurant and the markets.

Children and families · Free entry

The games of the old days

Over 70 wooden games and brain-teasers for all ages

A journey back in time to rediscover the fun of the old days. Grown-ups and children alike can test themselves with puzzles, games of dexterity and challenges of skill.

A chance to play, work together and have fun side by side.

Saturday 26 September
14.30 – 18.30
Sunday 27 September
11.00 – 19.00
⚑ Where: Piazza Giovanni Paolo II — this is not the restaurant square; it is a few minutes' walk away. See the map →

The exhibition at Casa Volta

Solo exhibition · Papier-mâché

Forms of joy

Bice's papier-mâché girls

Vivid, sunny and generous sculptures that tell the joy of living through the ancient, reinterpreted art of papier-mâché.

  • •When: Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September, from 10.00 to 19.00
  • ⚑Where: Casa Volta · Piazza Don Antonio Galli
  • ✦Free entry, a short walk from the festival square
Solo exhibition by
Rosanna Bice Marchioro

Music and tradition in the square

A few pictures from past editions: the folk group, the evening concerts under the marquee and the autumn displays along the streets of the borgo.

The folk group playing on the church steps
The folk group
The festival stage with the band
The festival stage
Evening concert under the marquee
The evening concerts
Pan flute players in traditional costume
The pan flutes
Autumn display and creative workshop in the square
The autumn displays
The festival square with the bell tower and the band playing
The band in the square

Live music every evening

Four evenings, four different acts: the music plays in Piazza Giovanni XXIII during dinner, and you can enjoy it just walking by. Free entry.

Thursday24
DJ set
Christian Boselli DJ
during dinner · Piazza Giovanni XXIII
Friday25
Cover band
Spicegirls
during dinner · Piazza Giovanni XXIII
Saturday26
Pop
Funky Machine
during dinner · Piazza Giovanni XXIII
Sunday27
Cover band · tribute
Tribute Band Bon Jovi
during dinner · Piazza Giovanni XXIII
More to come — initiatives by the local associations are still being confirmed: this page will be updated as soon as the programme is complete.
In partnership with
Comune di Lazzate Associazione Borgo in Festa
Under the patronage of
Provincia di Monza e Brianza Regione Lombardia