All Traditional Festivals

Festa di Sant’Agata 2025 will take place between Monday, February 3, and Wednesday, February 5, 2025, in the beautiful city of Catania. The celebration is dedicated to Saint Agatha, the patron saint of the city of Catania, who was martyred in the year 251 AD, during the persecution of the Roman Emperor Decius. The saint is celebrated in Catania twice a year. The Feast of Saint Agatha held in February commemorates the martyrdom of the Saint. The Summer Feast of Saint Agatha, held on August 17, celebrates the return of her remains to Catania, after 86 years in which the relics were kept in Constantinople. In February, around one million people come from all over Sicily to attend Festa di Sant’Agata. The feast is comparable with the Holy Week in Seville, Spain, or the Feast of Corpus Domini in Cuzco, Peru.   WHAT ARE THE DATES FOR FESTA DI SANT’AGATA 2025? Festa di Sant’Agata is a three-day event marked by a series of religious processions, elaborate rituals, and cultural festivities. The Feast of Saint Agatha 2025 will be held from Monday to Wednesday, between 3 and 5 of February, 2025. For three days, the city will forget about everyday things Read more [...]

The Carnival of Acireale 2025 (Carnevale di Acireale 2025) will take place between Saturday, February 15, and Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Acireale. The Acireale Carnival, held every year in the charming town of Acireale, on the eastern coast of Sicily, is one of Italy’s most renowned and colorful festivals. The Carnival of Acireale is known for the parade of allegorical floats, decorated with flowers and lights, accompanied by masked people and music bands.   WHAT ARE THE DATES FOR THE CARNIVAL OF ACIREALE 2025? The Carnival of Acireale 2025 will start 19 days before Lent and will end on Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras), the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. In 2025, Shrove Tuesday will fall on March 4.   WHAT IS THE LOCATION OF THE ACIREALE CARNIVAL 2025? The Carnival of Acireale 2025 will take place, of course, in Acireale, in the historical center of the city. The starting point for the parade of allegorical floats will be the beautiful Piazza del Duomo, which will then unfold along the main streets of the city.   SHORT HISTORY OF THE CARNIVAL OF ACIREALE The origins of the Carnival of Acireale can be traced back to the Read more [...]

The Explosion of the Cart 2025 (Scoppio del Carro 2025) will take place on April 20, 2025, in Piazza del Duomo, in Florence. Among the rich cultural traditions Florence offers, the Explosion of the Cart stands out as one of the most spectacular and ancient. Held every Easter Sunday, this centuries-old tradition symbolizes the city’s rich history and deep-rooted Christian faith, offering a unique blend of religious ritual and public festivity. The Explosion of the Cart is a vivid example of how Florence maintains a living connection to its medieval past while celebrating the resurrection of Christ.   WHAT IS THE DATE FOR THE EXPLOSION OF THE CART 2025? As usual, the Explosion of the Cart 2025 will take place on Easter Sunday. In 2025, the Easter Sunday will fall on April 20.   WHAT IS THE LOCATION FOR THE EXPLOSION OF THE CART 2024? The location for the Explosion of the Cart 2025 is the beautiful Piazza del Duomo, located in front of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, in Florence. Florence is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany, and lies in a basin formed by the beautiful hills of Careggi, Fiesole, Settignano, Arcetri, Poggio Read more [...]

Calendimaggio 2025 will most likely take place between Wednesday, May 7, and Saturday, May 10, 2025, in the beautiful town of Assisi. The town of Assisi, nestled in the rolling hills of Umbria, is not only renowned for its spiritual heritage as the birthplace of Saint Francis, but also for its rich cultural traditions. Among these, the Calendimaggio stands out as a vibrant and colorful festival that brings the medieval history of the town to life.   WHAT ARE THE DATES FOR CALENDIMAGGIO 2025? Since 2015, the festival is held every year on the first Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday after the 1st of May, to greet the arrival of spring. In 2025, May 1st will fall on a Thursday, and Calendimaggio 2025 will most likely take place between May 7 and 10.   WHAT IS THE LOCATION FOR CALENDIMAGGIO 2025? Calendimaggio 2025 will take place in Assisi, and the most important events of the festival will be held in the main square of the town, Piazza del Comune.   SHORT HISTORY OF CALENDIMAGGIO The origins of Calendimaggio are lost in time. Most likely, the festival tried to revive an ancient pagan custom that celebrated the return of spring and Read more [...]

Infiorata di Noto 2025, the 46th edition of the famous flower festival, will take place between Friday, May 16, and Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Via Corrado Nicolaci, in the beautiful town of Noto. Infiorata di Noto is part of the Baroque Spring (Primavera Barocca), a series of events which includes concerts, craft exibitions and the Baroque Procession (Corteo Barocco). The Baroque Procession consists of people in period costumes, flag-wavers and musicians, who parade through the streets of the historical center of Noto.   WHAT ARE THE DATES FOR INFIORATA DI NOTO 2025? As usual, Infiorata di Noto 2025 will take place on the third weekend of May. More precisely, the festival will be held between Friday, May 16, when the participating artists will start creating their works, and Tuesday, May 20, when the floral panels will be removed.   WHAT IS THE LOCATION FOR INFIORATA DI NOTO 2025? Nestled in the southeastern corner of the island of Sicily, the Baroque town of Noto is renowned for its stunning architecture, for its rich history, and for the flower festival which takes place here every year. In short, Infiorata di Noto 2025 will take place in Noto, in Via Corrado Nicolaci, Read more [...]

Festa della Bruna 2025 will take place on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in the beautiful city of Matera. The event, officially known as Festa della Madonna della Bruna, is a religious feast held every year since 1389, in honor of the Madonna della Bruna, the patron saint of Matera. The religious celebration is rooted in the city’s medieval traditions, making it a fascinating display of cultural heritage that has been passed down through generations. Over the centuries, the festival has grown in scale and significance, becoming one of the most important religious events in Southern Italy. Festa della Bruna 2025 will be the 636 edition of the festival.   WHAT IS THE DATE FOR FESTA DELLA BRUNA 2025? Every year, on July 2, Festa della Madonna della Bruna transforms the city into a colorful and lively celebration of faith, tradition, and community. Festa della Bruna 2025 will fall on a Wednesday.   WHAT IS THE LOCATION OF FESTA DELLA BRUNA 2025? Festa della Bruna is one of the most vibrant and enduring religious festivals in Southern Italy, celebrated with great fervor in the ancient city of Matera. Matera is a city of about 60,000 inhabitants located in the homonymous province, Read more [...]

Palio di Siena 2025 will be held, as usual, twice in 2025, in the magnificent Piazza del Campo, in Siena. The first event, Palio di Provenzano 2025, will take place on July 2, and the second, Palio dell’Assunta 2025, will be held on August 16. Palio di Provenzano is dedicated to the Madonna of Provenzano, and Palio dell’Assunta is held in honor of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Palio di Siena is one of Italy’s most iconic and historical events, capturing the essence of the Sienese culture and tradition. The event is practically a horse race between the 17 contrade (districts or wards) of the city, held in the shell-shaped square Piazza del Campo. The race is a vibrant spectacle of color, competition, and community spirit, with deep roots in the city’s history and religious devotion.   WHAT ARE THE DATES FOR PALIO DI SIENA 2025? Palio di Siena 2025 will be held twice in 2025, as usual. Palio di Provenzano will take place on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, and Palio dell’Assunta will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025.   WHAT IS THE LOCATION OF PALIO DI SIENA 2025? Palio di Siena 2025 will be held in the Read more [...]

Festa di Santa Rosalia 2025 will take place from Thursday, July 10, to Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in the beautiful city of Palermo. The religious feast, one of the most important in Sicily, was officially recognized as an intangible heritage of Italy by the Central Institute for Demo-Ethno-Anthropology. The feast is dedicated to Saint Rosalia, also called La Santuzza (Little Saint) or Rusulia (in Sicilian dialect), the patron saint of Palermo. Festa di Santa Rosalia commemorates the miraculous appearances of the Saint from 1624, when the city was hit by plague. Festa di Santa Rosalia serves as a platform for showcasing Sicilian art, music, and cuisine, contributing to the cultural and economic vitality of the region. In 2017, Palermo was recognized as the Italian Capital of Culture, and the Feast of Santa Rosalia played a significant role in the city’s cultural offerings during that year. Festa di Santa Rosalia 2025 will be the 401 edition of the event.   WHAT ARE THE DATES FOR FESTA DI SANTA ROSALIA 2025? Every year, the festival lasts six days, between 10 and 15 of July, with the first three days being reserved for the preparation of the great procession held on the evening Read more [...]

Festa del Redentore 2025, one of the most important events in the Venetian calendar, will take place on Saturday, July 19, and Sunday, July 20, 2025, in Venice. The Feast of the Redeemer is one of the most cherished and visually stunning festivals in Venice. The event is also known as the Most Famous Feast (Festa Famosissima). This centuries-old celebration is a poignant blend of religious devotion, historic remembrance, and vibrant festivity, encapsulating the spirit of the Venetians.   WHAT ARE THE DATES FOR FESTA DEL REDENTORE 2025? Since 1577, when the city of Venice was liberated from a terrible plague, the Feast of the Redeemer is celebrated every year in the third weekend of July. Festa del Redentore 2025 will be celebrated in the weekend of 19 and 20 July.   WHAT IS THE LOCATION FOR THE FEAST OF THE REDEEMER 2025? For the Feast of the Redemeer, a votive bridge will be built between Fondamenta delle Zattere, in front of the Church of Spirito Santo, and the Giudecca island, in front of the Church of the Redeemer. During the event, thousands of people will cross the bridge on pilgrimage to the beautiful church of Andrea Palladio.   SHORT Read more [...]

Palio di Siena 2025 will be held, as usual, twice in 2025, in the magnificent Piazza del Campo, in Siena. The first event, Palio di Provenzano 2025, will take place on July 2, and the second, Palio dell’Assunta 2025, will be held on August 16. Palio di Provenzano is dedicated to the Madonna of Provenzano, and Palio dell’Assunta is held in honor of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Palio di Siena is one of Italy’s most iconic and historical events, capturing the essence of the Sienese culture and tradition. The event is practically a horse race between the 17 contrade (districts or wards) of the city, held in the shell-shaped square Piazza del Campo. The race is a vibrant spectacle of color, competition, and community spirit, with deep roots in the city’s history and religious devotion.   WHAT ARE THE DATES FOR PALIO DI SIENA 2025? Palio di Siena 2025 will be held twice in 2025, as usual. Palio di Provenzano will take place on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, and Palio dell’Assunta will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025.   WHAT IS THE LOCATION OF PALIO DI SIENA 2025? Palio di Siena 2025 will be held in the Read more [...]