Palio dei Terzieri 2017

9-20 August 2017

Advance ticket sales at the Tourist Office in Piazza Matteotti – La Rocca – tel. +39 0578 298520

WEDNESDAY 9 AUGUST
TERZIERE CASALINO
La bottega dell’arte
Presents a comedy in historical costume “Il confessionale di Don Cateno” (Don Cateno’s confessional) 9.30 pm – Orti del Vescovo

THURSDAY 10 AUGUST
TERZIERE CASALINO
La notte del Barbacane
Historical re-enactment of night-time at the barbican 9.30 pm – in the streets and squares of the Terziere Casalino district

FRIDAY 11 AUGUST
TERZIERE BORGO DENTRO
“De burgi gaudio et fiera”
Renaissance market from the times of Bandino Games and street performances from 10 am – in the streets and squares of the Terziere Borgo Dentro district

SATURDAY 12 AUGUST
TERZIERE BORGO DENTRO
“De burgi gaudio et fiera”
Renaissance market from the times of Bandino Games and street performances from 10 am – in the streets and squares of the Terziere Borgo Dentro district

Sgherri di balia
Performances and Renaissance duels with historical weapons and costumes 10 pm – Piazza Plebiscito

13, 14 AND 16 AUGUST
TERZIERE CASTELLO
Celebrations in honour of the patron

SUNDAY 13 AUGUST
TERZIERE CASTELLO
Announcements by the town crier
in the streets of the Terziere Castello district

Fiera di San Rocco (St. Rocco’s festival)
Artisan booths with a re-enactment of by-gone crafts and typical food. Street entertainment 9 pm – in the streets and squares of the Terziere Castello district

MONDAY 14 AUGUST
TERZIERE CASTELLO
Fiera di San Rocco (St. Rocco’s festival)
Artisan booths with a re-enactment of by-gone crafts and typical food. Street entertainment 9 pm – in the streets and squares of the Terziere Castello district

TUESDAY 15 AUGUST
ENTE PALIO DEI TERZIERI
Blessing of the archers’ bows
5 pm – Cathedral

Issuing the challenge between districts (Terzieri)
5.30pm – Piazza Plebiscito

WEDNESDAY 16 AUGUST
TERZIERE CASTELLO
Festival at the Palace in honour of the Patron Saint Rocco
Entertainment in the square “Incanto” (Enchantment) by the “COMPAGNIA DEI FOLLI” theatre company – Big Ending Fire breathing and jugglers 10 pm – Piazza Plebiscito

THURSDAY 17 AUGUST
TERZIERE CASALINO
Display of medieval fighting
10 pm – Piazza Plebiscito of the Terziere Castello District

FRIDAY 18 AUGUST
TERZIERE BORGO DENTRO
The “Compagnia dell’Orca” theatre company
Presents “The romantic adventures of a young man from Pieve” theatre performance 9.30 pm – in the streets of the Terziere Borgo Dentro district

SATURDAY 19 AUGUST
TOWN COUNCIL
Concert of Renaissance music 9.30 pm – Cathedral

ENTE PALIO DEI TERZIERI
The flag-throwers and musicians of Città della Pieve
Fluorescent flag throwing performance 10.30 pm – Piazza Plebiscito (proceeding to Campo di Santa Lucia)

SUNDAY 20 AUGUST
ENTE PALIO DEI TERZIERI
Historical Procession and Bull Hunt
5 pm – Piazza Plebiscito (proceeding to Campo di Santa Lucia)

During the celebrations, the characteristic taverns of the districts will be open.