Altro · June 20, 2026 – July 2, 2026 · Matera (MT)
Experience the ancient Festa della Bruna, a deeply cherished traditional event honoring Matera's patron saint, Madonna Santissima della Bruna. Now in its 637th edition, this festival is a vibrant blend of religious celebrations, solemn processions, Marian vigils, and moments of prayer. The festivities reach their peak with the Processione dei Pastori, the three Giri del Carro, the dramatic Strazzo, and a spectacular fireworks display that lights up the night sky.
Join us for a series of heartfelt celebrations: 📅 Saturday, June 20th: 📍 Basilica Cattedrale 6:30 PM – Holy Rosary Prayer 7:00 PM – Holy Mass presided over by Don Michele La Rocca 8:00 PM – Peregrinatio of the Sacred image of Maria SS. della Bruna from the Basilica Cattedrale to the Parish of Marisa SS dell’Addolorata 8:30 PM – Welcoming of the Sacred Image of the Madonna in Viale Europa near Bar La Serra, followed by a procession, reception in the Church, and a moment of prayer. 📅 Sunday, June 21st: 📍 Parrocchia Maria SS Addolorata 9:30 AM – Holy Mass presided over by Padre Vincent K. Kalau 11:15 AM – Holy Mass presided over by Don Michele La Rocca 6:30 PM – Meditated Holy Rosary Prayer 7:00 PM – Holy Mass presided over by Don Michele La Rocca 8:00 PM – Sub Tuum Presidium: Incanto alla Bruna, a Marian prayer vigil with meditations and hymns by the parish choir Dolce Sentire. 🍽️ Afterwards in Piazza Duomo – Cena Solidale, where La Bruna offers a meal to its children. 📅 Monday, June 22nd: 📍 Parrocchia SS Maria Addolorata. 7:30 AM – Holy Mass presided over by Padre Vincent K. Kalau 8:00 AM – Morning Lauds Celebrations. 10:00 AM – Welcoming of the children from San Giovanni da Matera Kindergarten and a moment of prayer. 📅 Wednesday, July 2nd: The Processione dei Pastori The Madonna atop the Carro The three Giri del Carro The Strazzo 🎆 Grand finale fireworks display.