November 1, 2026 – November 22, 2026 · Adelfia (BA)
Join the solemn celebrations in honor of San Trifone Martire in Adelfia! This year marks a special occasion with the 300th anniversary of the Mother Church's dedication, and the highly anticipated arrival of the Saint's relics from Cattaro (Kotor). The festivities include a novena, processions, a 'Notte Bianca' (White Night), and the Sagra dell'agnello e del vino novello (Lamb and New Wine Festival). Expect grand band galas, a historical parade, and spectacular daytime and nighttime fireworks displays.
Indulge in local culinary delights at the Sagra dell'agnello e del vino novello, featuring delicious grilled lamb and the fresh taste of new wine, a true regional specialty.
The celebrations kick off on October 31st at 6:30 PM with Holy Mass and the Enthronement of the Sacred Image. A Novena in honor of San Trifone runs from November 1st to 9th. Highlights include the Solemnity of All Saints on November 1st with a town tour by Bassa Musica di Molfetta and a concert by 'M. Lufrano' di Triggiano, plus a bomb launch at 5:00 PM. November 2nd features a procession to the cemetery at 3:00 PM. Eucharistic Day is on November 3rd with adoration at 7:00 PM. November 4th is Armed Forces Day with Holy Mass. On November 5th, enjoy activities from 'Adelfia in cammino' at 7:30 PM. November 6th is Oriental World Day with Akathistos hymn prayer at 7:30 PM. November 7th, Agricultural World Day, includes a blessing of farms from 9:00 AM, a historical parade and banner display at 6:30 PM, and performances by Sbandieratori Militia Sancti Nicolai from Bari. November 8th brings the Fiera di San Trifone from 7:00 AM, the 17th edition of the 'Notte Bianca Aspettando San Trifone' at 8:30 PM, and the 3rd edition of the Sagra dell'agnello e del vino novello in the historic center. The relics from Cattaro will be welcomed at 5:00 PM, followed by a bomb launch. November 9th features the Gran Concerto Bandistico Città di Rutigliano, a national pyrotechnic art conference at 4:00 PM, a hot air balloon launch at 8:00 PM, 'La notte delle lanterne' in Piazza Leone XIII at 9:00 PM, and a Sanseverese pyrotechnic battery at 11:00 PM, with a procession of the Quadro di San Trifone at 7:30 PM. The Solemnity of San Trifone on November 10th includes a celebration with the Bishop of Cattaro at 10:00 AM, a procession of the Relics at 11:30 AM, and the handing over of the town keys at 12:00 PM. Expect a grand band gala in Corso Umberto I at 8:30 AM, a daytime pyrotechnic kermesse at 2:30 PM, a nighttime pyrotechnic kermesse at 9:00 PM, and the 'Fire on the Beat' pyromusical show. November 11th includes a celebration with civil and military authorities at 10:00 AM, a procession at 11:00 AM, another grand band gala in Corso Umberto I at 8:30 AM, a bomb launch at 2:30 PM, a hot air balloon launch at 8:00 PM, and the return procession of the Quadro at 8:00 PM, concluding with a fireworks display at 11:00 PM. On November 12th, bid farewell to the relics of San Trifone at 8:00 AM before their departure for Cattaro (Kotor). The festival's Octave on November 22nd includes a procession to the cemetery at 10:00 AM, a town tour with the 'M. Lufrano' di Triggiano Concert, a Solemn Celebration and repositioning of the Sacred Image at 6:30 PM, and a pyrotechnic fantasy at 9:00 PM.