Patron Saint Celebrations of Sant’Ampelio

From 14 to 17 May 2025, Bordighera celebrates its Patron Saint, Sant’Ampelio, with four days full of religious, civic and entertainment events. A unique opportunity to experience the city through tradition, live music, local cuisine and the thrill of fireworks over the sea.

Programme

Wednesday 14 May – Patron Saint’s Day

• 9:45 AM – Fishermen's Mutual Aid Society
  Award ceremony: Parmurelu d’Oru 2025
• 11:00 AM – Oratory of St. Bartholomew
  Pontifical Mass celebrated by the Bishop, with the Mayor and local authorities
• 4:30 PM – Departure from the Oratory of St. Bartholomew
  Procession and city blessing
• 7:00 PM – Spianata del Capo
  Award ceremony of the “Mother’s Day” contest
• 7:00 PM – Spianata del Capo
  Gastronomic and musical evening with the orchestra “Rita e gli evergreen”
• 10:00 PM – Capo Sant’Ampelio
  Fireworks display over the sea

Thursday 15, Friday 16 and Saturday 17 May

The celebrations continue with three gastronomic and musical evenings organised by Pro Loco Borghettina, every night at Spianata del Capo from 7:00 PM.

• Traditional Ligurian menu with high quality dishes
• Musical entertainment with DJ Michele Trifirò and Gabry Zeta-Jones

WHERE > See description

WHEN > from 14 May 2025 to 17 May 2025

HOURS > See description