Altro · June 26, 2026 – July 6, 2026 · Roccella Jonica
Celebrate the solemn feast of Maria Santissima delle Grazie, the patron saint of Roccella Jonica’s fishermen. This vibrant event blends a rich religious program – novena, masses and processions – with lively civil activities, including live music, local gastronomy and concerts. Experience authentic Calabrian tradition and community spirit in a setting that feels both reverent and festive.
June 26, 18:00 – Solemn celebrations begin with the religious program: a Novena in preparation for the feast, the Rosary, and a Holy Mass at the Sanctuary of the Grazie. June 26, 20:00 – Civil program kicks off in the Sanctuary garden with the "La Festa di Roccella, un Santuario da vivere" opening, food stalls and music by Enzo ed Enzo. June 27 – Live performance by Lino ed Lino. June 28 – Concert by Officine d'Autore. June 30, 22:00 – Night vigil at the Sanctuary lasting until dawn. July 1, 5:30 – Dawn Mass. July 1, 18:00 – Rosary, Novena and Mass followed by the procession of the revered statue of the Madonna delle Grazie into the Mother Church, accompanied by the historic Stilo Band. July 2, 8:30 – Liturgical memorial of Maria SS.ma delle Grazie with Mass. July 4, 18:00 – Rosary, Novena and Mass, then a city‑wide procession led by the historic "Gran Concerto Bandistico Due Mari Tiriolo". July 4, 22:00 – Concert in Piazza San Vittorio by the historic "Gran Concerto Bandistico Due Mari Tiriolo". July 5, 8:00 – Solemnity of Maria SS delle Grazie with Mass. July 5, 9:00 – Band concert "G. Rossini" in Gioiosa Ionica. July 5, 9:30, 16:00, 17:30, 19:30 – Additional Masses and Eucharistic celebration. July 5, 22:00 – Concert by Mimmo Cavallaro. July 5, 24:00 – Fireworks show by "Pirotecnica Sarro". July 6, 18:00 – Transfer of the revered statue to the Port of Grazie (traditional Regatta pier), then to Largo Colonne "Rita Levi Montalcini", returning later to the Marina Church and finally back to the Sanctuary, with the historic Stilo Band accompanying the procession.