September 8, 2026 – September 17, 2026 · Contrada Santa Lucia, Monopoli (BA)
Experience the vibrant Festeggiamenti in onore di Santa Lucia, a solemn celebration dedicated to Saint Lucia, virgin and martyr, in Contrada Santa Lucia, Monopoli. This event offers a rich program blending religious traditions, civic entertainment, and sports. Highlights include Eucharistic celebrations, captivating processions, spectacular fireworks displays, hot air balloon launches, and the beloved Sagra del Panzerotto. You'll also find sports tournaments and live music, featuring a tribute band to the iconic Italian artists 883 and Max Pezzali.
Indulge in the Sagra del Panzerotto, a dedicated food festival within the event, where you can savor freshly made panzerotti – delicious fried turnovers filled with various ingredients, a quintessential Apulian street food specialty.
The festivities kick off on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th, with a foosball tournament at 8:30 PM. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th, features a 'scopa' card game tournament for all ages at 8:30 PM. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th, begins with a festive 'Diana' (opening celebration) at 8:00 AM, followed by religious ceremonies including a Rosary at 6:00 PM, Eucharistic Celebration at 6:30 PM, and the enthronement of Santa Lucia's painting at 7:30 PM in the square opposite the post office. The evening concludes with a fireworks show by Maxima Fireworks at 8:00 PM. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th, continues with religious observances: Rosary at 6:00 PM and Eucharistic Celebration at 6:30 PM. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th, is packed with activities, including 'Olimpiadi in Contrada' for kids (6-13 years) at 3:30 PM, running races (4-6 years) at 5:30 PM, followed by religious ceremonies. At 8:00 PM, there will be an awards ceremony for sports competitions. The evening features a hot air balloon launch by 'Palloni Aerostatici di Pasquale Liuzzi' at 9:00 PM, alongside the Sagra del Panzerotto, and a theatrical performance 'AAA Cercasi Parroco' by Officina del Sorriso. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th, starts with 'Diana' at 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM by Fire Magic Event. A Solemn Eucharistic Celebration will be presided over by S.E. Mons. Giuseppe Favale at 10:00 AM. Another Eucharistic Celebration is at 6:00 PM, followed by a grand procession of the Simulacro and Reliquia di Santa Lucia through the streets, accompanied by the Banda dei Giubileo at 7:00 PM. A second hot air balloon launch by 'Palloni Aerostatici di Pasquale Liuzzi' is at 8:00 PM, with the Sagra del Panzerotto returning at 9:00 PM. The night culminates with an 883 & Max Pezzali Tribute Band performance at 9:00 PM and a spectacular fireworks display by Fire Magic Event at 11:00 PM. The celebrations conclude on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th, with the return procession of Santa Lucia's painting at 6:30 PM, a Thanksgiving Eucharistic Celebration at 7:00 PM, and a moment of fraternal conviviality at 8:00 PM.