Palio Festivals

Sansepolcro is famous as the birthplace of Piero della Francesca, and can be considered one of the most interesting examples of Renaissance cities, thanks to the elegance and beauty of its architecture. In September every year, the "Town of Piero" relives the splendid traditions, atmosphere, arts and crafts of the Renaissance.

The colours, sounds, flavours and sights of September give rise to ever-new excitement, and visitors are bound to be enchanted by the splendour of these prestigious cultural and folkloric occurrences.

Events Program

Thursday 31 August 2023	OFFERING OF WAX 21:00, at the Cathedral of Sansepolcro, with procession in and out.
Friday 1° September 2023	PRESENTATION OF THE PALIO 18:00, The Palio della Balestra® is presented
Friday 1° September 2023	PALIO DI SANT'EGIDIO 21:00, the traditional Palio of Sant'Egidio is held at the Luigi Batti.
Sunday 3 September 2023	TORNEO BAI Challenge between Crossbowmen of Sansepolcro, Gubbio and Assisi. 21:00 Piazza Torre di Berta
Wednesday 6 September 2023	PALIO DEI RIONI 21:00 Piazza Torre di Berta
Thursday 7 September 2023	PROPIZIATORY CONCERT 21:00 at the Cathedral
Friday 8 September 2023	PROPITIATORY DINNER AT THE PALIO 20:00 Piazza Garibaldi
Sunday 10 September 2023	10:00 Sant'Egidio market 11:00 Araldo 16:00 PALIO DELLA BALESTRA ® 19:00 Historical parade