August 29, 2026 – September 8, 2026 · Banzi (PZ)
The community of Banzi celebrates its Patron Saint, Santa Maria, with a rich program of religious and civil events. The festivities include masses, novenas, processions, and entertainment with music and fireworks. It's a wonderful opportunity to experience the local tradition and spirituality.
Join the celebrations for Santa Maria Protettrice di Banzi with a diverse program of events: 📅 SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 6:00 PM: Sacrament of Confirmation presided over by S.E. Mons. Francesco Sirufo, Archbishop of Acerenza. 📅 AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 7 NOVENA IN HONOR OF S. MARIA DI BANZI 5:30 PM: Holy Rosary and Litany singing 6:15 PM: Celebration of Vespers 6:30 PM: Holy Mass and Novena prayer 📅 SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 7:00 PM: Opening fireworks display. 📅 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 5:30 PM: Holy Rosary and Litany singing 6:15 PM: Celebration of Vespers 6:30 PM: Holy Mass and Novena prayer presided over by don Vincenzo Agatiello 7:30 PM: Encounter with the exorcist: "The role of Maria in the spiritual fight against the power of darkness" with don Antonio Mattatelli. 📅 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 11:00 AM: Holy Mass 5:30 PM: Holy Rosary and Litany singing 6:15 PM: Celebration of Vespers 6:30 PM: Holy Mass and Novena prayer 📍 5:00 PM, Piazza E. Gianturco: 2 vs 2 Cage Tournament 🎵 10:00 PM, Piazza E. Gianturco: DROPS in concert. 📅 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 11:00 AM: Holy Mass 5:30 PM: Holy Rosary and Litany singing 6:15 PM: Celebration of Vespers 6:30 PM: Holy Mass and Novena prayer, commemorating the birth of the Madonna 7:30 PM: Marian Torchlight Procession, followed by the blessing of oil and lighting of the votive lamp of the Madonna 📍 5:00 PM, Piazza E. Gianturco: 2 vs 2 Cage Tournament 💃 10:00 PM, Piazza E. Gianturco: SESTO LISCIO VERO dancing evening. 📅 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 7:00 AM: Opening fireworks display 🎵 8:00 AM: Band parade through the town streets by the "F. Zotta" band from Genzano, directed by M° Rosario De Luca 11:00 AM: Holy Mass 6:00 PM: Holy Mass followed by a procession with the image of the Madonna 🎵 10:00 PM, Piazza E. Gianturco: RICCHI E POVERI TRIBUTE concert, followed by closing fireworks by the award-winning company Padovano Giovanni from Genzano di Lucania.