Fête de Saint-Roch de Bastia
Religious festival in Bastia, Haute-Corse
About Fête de Saint-Roch de Bastia
Fête de Saint-Roch de Bastia in Bastia
Fête de Saint-Roch de Bastia is a must-attend event in the cultural life of Bastia and the Haute-Corse department, in Corsica. Since its creation in 1927, this event has established itself as a benchmark for religious festivals, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.
An event rooted in its territory
Located in the heart of Bastia, Fête de Saint-Roch de Bastia takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the municipality and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist attractiveness of the Haute-Corse department and enhances the cultural, natural, and human riches of the Corsica region.
Program and activities
Each edition of Fête de Saint-Roch de Bastia offers a varied program combining religious celebration and conviviality. Visitors can enjoy multiple activities, discoveries, and moments of sharing that make this event so rich. The complete program is announced each year on the official channels of the event.
A convivial gathering
Fête de Saint-Roch de Bastia is above all a moment of sharing and conviviality. Whether you are an informed enthusiast or simply curious, everyone will find something to satisfy their curiosity and have a pleasant time in Bastia. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.
Fête de Saint-Roch de Bastia — edition 2026
The Festa di San Roccu (Saint-Roch Festival) is celebrated every year on August 16th in Bastia, in the historic Terra Vechja district. Organized by the Cunfraterna di San Roccu, this religious and popular festival takes place around the Saint-Roch oratory and includes masses, a procession, and a concert of traditional Corsican songs.
Festa di San Roccu 2026 — Bastia
On August 16, 2026, Bastia celebrates Saint Roch, a festival perpetuated by the Cunfraterna di San Roccu (a brotherhood founded in 1788, refounded in 2005). The tradition originates from the Great Plague of 1569, from which the city was, according to legend, preserved by the intercession of Saint Roch.
The day unfolds around the Saint-Roch oratory, rue Napoléon, in the heart of the old town (Terra Vechja). The festivities combine religious fervor, a procession through the district's narrow streets, and Corsican polyphonic songs.
Programme Fête de Saint-Roch de Bastia 2026
Sunday, August 16, 2026
- 8:00 AM — First mass at the San Roccu oratory
- 10:30 AM — Solemn mass
- All day long — Distribution of blessed small breads to the faithful (tradition of protection against epidemics)
- 6:00 PM — Traditional procession through the narrow streets of Terra Vechja, passing by Cuncezziò and San Ghjuvà before returning to the oratory
- In the evening — Concert of traditional Corsican songs on the oratory's forecourt
Program renewed identically each year; precise times confirmed by the Tourist Office and the brotherhood for recent editions.
Highlights Fête de Saint-Roch de Bastia 2026
- Traditional religious festival set for August 16th, Saint Roch's Day
- Procession in the historic Terra Vechja district
- Distribution of blessed breads
- Corsican polyphonic songs on the oratory's forecourt
Prices Fête de Saint-Roch de Bastia 2026
Practical information — Fête de Saint-Roch de Bastia
Practical Information
Location
Bastia (20200), Haute-Corse.
Access
Reach Bastia by road. Parking is available on the outskirts of the event site. Consult official information for access details.
Prices
Free entry.
Contact
For more information, visit the official website of the event or contact the Bastia town hall.
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Where does it take place — Fête de Saint-Roch de Bastia
Oratoire Saint-Roch
Rue Napoléon, Terra Vechja, 20200 Bastia, 20200 Bastia