Musica · July 30, 2026 – August 10, 2026 · Oria (BR)
Step back in time with a week-long historical and folkloric celebration in Oria, honoring Emperor Frederick II (1194-1250). Experience an authentic medieval encampment, a grand historical parade featuring over 1,000 costumed participants, and a thrilling medieval tournament where the four local districts (Rioni: Castello, Lama, Giudea, Santo Basilio) compete. The event culminates in the Torneo dei Rioni, commemorating a 1225 tournament organized by Frederick II himself. Enjoy flag-wavers, medieval challenges, and an immersive historical atmosphere.
The Palio di Oria offers a packed schedule of medieval festivities: 📅 July 30 at 9:00 PM — 'Stupor Mundi' at Parco Montalbano 📅 July 31 at 8:30 PM — Flag-wavers Tournament (Torneo degli Sbandieratori) in Piazza Lorch 📅 August 1 at 8:00 PM — Medieval Dinner (Cena Medievale) in the Jewish Quarter 📅 August 2 at 8:00 PM — 18th edition of the Medieval Treasure Hunt (Caccia al Tesoro Medievale) at Parco Montalbano 📅 August 3 at 8:00 PM — 'Onore al Castello' in the Historic Center 📅 August 4 at 9:00 PM — Blessing of the Athletes (Benedizione Atleti) in Piazza Donnolo 📅 August 5 at 9:00 PM — 'Serata Giallonera' in Piazza Lorch 📅 August 6 at 8:30 PM — 'Athletis Signum' in Piazza Lama 📅 August 7 at 8:00 PM — Blessing of the Palio in the Basilica Cattedrale 📅 August 7 at 9:00 PM — Knight Investiture Ceremony (Cerimonia di Investitura del Cavaliere) at Parco Montalbano 📅 August 7 at 8:00 PM — 'Notti Federiciane' in the Historic Center 📅 August 8 at 6:00 PM — Grand Historical Parade of Frederick II (Corteo Storico) with 1,000 costumed figures through the city streets 📅 August 8 at 9:00 PM — Presentation of the Palio in Piazza Lorch 📅 August 8 at 6:00 PM — 'Notti Federiciane' in the Historic Center 🏆 August 9 at 7:30 PM — The main event: Torneo dei Rioni, a competition between Castello, Lama, Giudea, and Santo Basilio at Campo Padri Rogazionisti 📅 August 10 at 8:30 PM — 'Contropalio' in Piazza Lorch