Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua

A patronal feast in the heart of the trulli

The Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua is one of the most anticipated events in the calendar of Alberobello, in the Province of Bari, Apulia. Every year, around June 13th, the town in the Itria Valley celebrates the Saint with two days that intertwine religious and secular dimensions, involving the entire Alberobello community in a spirit of shared participation.

The festival revolves around the Parish of Saint Anthony of Padua in the Rione Monti district and represents a heritage of faith, identity, and tradition that unites citizens, the faithful, and visitors every year among the famous trulli, a site recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The religious program

The spiritual heart of the festival is June 13th, marked by Holy Masses celebrated from early morning until the evening service. At the end of the evening celebration, the solemn procession begins with the statue of the Saint, which travels through the main streets and squares of the town center, accompanied by a marching band. In the days leading up to the event, the community prepares with the traditional thirteen-day prayer cycle (tredicina), a series of prayers and celebrations leading to the Antonian solemnity.

The secular program

Alongside the religious rites, the festival offers a rich program of popular events: a charity raffle, craft markets featuring goods made by local educational centers, and, above all, the grand evening concert in Largo Martellotta, one of the largest and most popular spaces in Alberobello. Every year, the stage hosts prominent artists from the Italian music scene, with free admission open to everyone.

An event of identity

The Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua is not only a moment of devotion but also an opportunity for the entire citizenry and the many tourists visiting Alberobello during this period to gather. Illuminations, live music, Apulian culinary traditions, and the unique atmosphere of the trulli village make this patronal feast an unmissable early summer event in the Municipality of Alberobello and throughout the Itria Valley.