September 8, 2026 – September 27, 2026 · Triggiano (BA)
Triggiano celebrates the 294th anniversary of the Festa Patronale di Maria SS. della Croce, an event recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Puglia Region. The rich program includes religious ceremonies with solemn processions and masses, as well as numerous civic events such as concerts, pyro-musical shows, and historical parades. It's a unique opportunity to experience the community's tradition and devotion.
📅 Tuesday, September 8 🎵 9:00 AM: The historic Premiata Bassa Musica Città di Carbonara parades through the town streets. 📍 7:00 PM: Solemn Holy Mass in the Mother Church presided over by His Excellency Rev. Mons. Giovanni Intini. 📍 8:00 PM: Procession of the Madonna's Image to the Santa Maria Veterana Church, accompanied by the 'Michele Lufrano' Band of Triggiano. 📅 Wednesday, September 9 🎵 8:30 PM: Musical recital 'MARIA, IL SUO Si' by the cultural association 'Lo specchio di Francesco'. 📅 From September 11 to 19 📍 6:30 PM: Solemn Novena in honor of the Madonna della Croce with Rosary and Holy Mass in the Mother Church. 📅 Tuesday, September 15 📍 8:00 PM: Presentation in the Mother Church of the book 'Alla Musa di Maria Laterza' with original pieces performed and composed by Maestro Walter Folliero. 📅 Wednesday, September 16 🎵 8:00 PM: Concert in the Mother Church 'Florilegio Agostiniano' - International Season of Santa Maria del Passo Organova. 📅 Thursday, September 17 📍 6:30 PM: Rosary and Holy Mass in the Mother Church, with liturgical animation by the San Giuseppe Moscati Parish. 📅 Friday, September 18 📍 5:30 PM: Burraco Tournament at the Luciano Addante Institute. 📍 7:00 PM: Holy Mass at the Mother Church. 📍 8:00 PM: Translation of the Painting and Historical Parade accompanied by drummers and flag-wavers from the Associazione Militia Sancti Nicolai. 📍 8:00 PM: Historical Parade organized by the Associazione In Tempo Connessioni Culturali APS. 📍 9:30 PM: Lighting of the artistic illuminations by the company Illuminazioni Faniuolo di Putignano. 🎵 9:30 PM: Popular Festival in Piazza Vittorio Veneto with the cultural association Musica Historica featuring traditional music and dances. 📍 9:45 PM: Welcoming of the Madonna della Croce Painting on the Altar located in Piazza Vittorio Veneto. 📅 Saturday, September 19 💥 8:00 AM: 'Diane' fireworks display by Maxima Fireworks. 🎵 8:30 AM: 'Davide Delle Cese' Band Complex Città di Bitonto parades through the town streets. 🎵 9:00 AM: Historic Premiata Bassa Musica Città di Carbonara parades through the town streets. 📍 7:00 PM: Solemn Holy Mass at the Mother Church presided over by His Excellency Rev. Mons. Filippo Santoro. 🎉 8:00 PM: 10th 'Bimbi in Festa' (Kids' Festival) in the open space between Via Cesare Battisti and Via Dante. 🎵 9:00 PM: Concert in Piazza Vittorio Veneto by Giardino dei Semplici. 📅 Sunday, September 20 💥 8:00 AM: 'Diane' fireworks display by Maxima Fireworks. 📍 9:00 AM: Parade of the highest Civil and Military authorities in Piazza Vittorio Veneto accompanied by the Gran Concerto Bandistico M° Gaetano Cellamara - Città di Rutigliano. 🎵 9:00 AM: Historic Premiata Bassa Musica Città di Carbonara parades through the town streets. 📍 9:30 AM: Solemn civic Holy Mass in Piazza Vittorio Veneto presided over by Don Biagio Lavarra. 📍 10:45 AM: Handover of keys by the Mayor and consecration of the Madonna. Followed by a gala procession. 💥 12:00 PM: 'Diane' fireworks display by Maxima Fireworks. 📍 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM: Pro