Monterosso’s ProLoco has come up with a rich schedule of events for June:
To help you out, I’ve translated the schedule to English for you:
Saturday, June 2nd:
- Guided visits to the Capuchin monastery from 10am to 5:30pm
- Sacred music concert at 9:15pm at the village’s main church (San Giovanni Battista)
Sunday, June 3rd:
- Corpus Domini & Infiorata festivities, located in the historical center of the village throughout the day
- ProLoco Flower Party at 10am along the seafront promenade in Fegina
- Corpus Domini religious procession at 6pm in the historical center of the village
Monday, June 4th:
- Piano bar (live music) at Piazza Fegina at 9:30pm
Monday, June 11th:
- Piano bar (live music) at Piazza Fegina at 9:30pm
Saturday, June 16th:
- Fried anchovy festival starting at 12 noon in Piazza Garibaldi
Sunday, June 17th:
- Ballroom dancing starting at 9:30pm near the ferry docking point in the historical center of the village
Monday, June 18th:
- Piano bar (live music) at Piazza Fegina at 9:30pm
Friday, June 22nd:
- “I Trilli” (a Genoese musical group) concert at 9:30pm at Piazza Belvedere
Saturday, June 23rd:
*San Giovanni Battista Patron Saint Festivities*
- Sacred music concert at 9:15pm at the village’s main church (San Giovanni Battista)
- San Giovanni Battista bonfire at 10pm at the beach in Monterosso Vecchio
Sunday, June 24th:
*San Giovanni Battista Patron Saint Festivities*
- Games for children on Piazza Garibaldi at 4:30pm
- Procession in the historical center of the village at 9pm
- Fireworks at 10:30pm at the beach in Monterosso Vecchio
Monday, June 25th:
- Piano bar (live music) at Piazza Fegina at 9:30pm
Friday, June 29th:
- Ballroom dancing starting at 9:30pm near the ferry docking point in the historical center of the village
Sunday, June 30th:
- Poetry reading with music at 9:30pm at the Santa Croce church
My recommendation? If you’re here for the dates, don’t miss the Corpus Domini or the patron saint festivities (they are my favorites)!
Enjoy,
Amy