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Civitavecchia’s event calendar is shaped by the port and the sea, with the big public celebrations clustered in the warmer months. The patron-saint feast, the Easter processions, and the summer fish festival are the highlights.
Events and Festivals in Civitavecchia: The Year
Festa di Santa Fermina (April 28)
The feast of Saint Fermina, Civitavecchia’s patron saint, is the town’s biggest celebration, held annually around April 28. It centers on a procession carrying the saint’s relics through the historic center, with floral street decorations, music, and a festive market near the seafront over several days.
Easter Processions (March or April)
During Holy Week the town hosts the traditional processions common across Lazio, most notably the Good Friday procession led by local confraternities in hooded robes through the old town. The date shifts between late March and late April with the liturgical calendar.
Sagra del Pesce (July)
The Sagra del Pesce, the fish festival, celebrates the fishing and port heritage with stalls serving grilled and fried local catch, held over a weekend in the first half of July near the seafront. Portions are cheap and there is a night market.
Ferragosto (August 15)
Ferragosto, the August 15 holiday, brings fireworks and a seafront celebration, though many shops and restaurants close for part of the week. Book restaurants ahead if your cruise calls on this date. The best time to visit guide shows how August heat and crowds play into planning.
Christmas Markets and the Befana (December to January 6)
December brings a small Christmas market to the center, and January 6 closes the season with the Befana, marked by a procession and small street fair. The winter events are low-key, suited to travelers who want to avoid crowds, and the December weather data will tell you what to expect.
Between festivals, fill your days with the things to do list, and plan lodging with the where to stay guide.
For area context, the neighborhood guide breaks down the town, and getting around is covered in the travel tips FAQ.
