Autumn Festival – Maria SS. del Rosario and Saints Cosmas and Damian

Autumn Festival 2025

From October 10 to 13, 2025, Noci celebrated its Autumn Festival in honor of Mary Most Holy of the Rosary and the Medici Saints, Cosmas and Damian. For the occasion, due to construction work in the San Domenico district, the celebrations were exceptionally moved to Piazza Garibaldi.

The religious program, led by the Parish of San Domenico, included the preparatory triduum and the solemn mass on Sunday, October 12, presided over by Bishop Giuseppe Favale, followed by the procession with flag-wavers and the cavalcade along the outer walls, with the release of a hot-air balloon at the Calvary.

The entertainment program was rich: on Friday, October 10, the historical pageant and the concert by Iva Zanicchi; on Saturday, October 11, the Zanzarita Orchestra with a tribute to Renzo Arbore; on Sunday, October 12, the Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino. The fireworks displays by the Senatore company from Cava de' Tirreni lit up the sky at the New Foro Boario, while in the square, the food and wine trail offered roasted chestnuts, wines selected by the AIS, and typical Murgia autumn dishes.