Feast of the Madonna Annunziata
The patronal feast of Brolo: faith, tradition, and spectacle in the Nebrodi mountains
About Annunziata Feast
The patronal feast of Brolo
The Feast of the Madonna Annunziata is the primary religious and cultural event in Brolo, a coastal village in the Province of Messina overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, at the foot of the Nebrodi mountains. The Madonna Annunziata is the town's patron saint: although the liturgical date of the Annunciation is March 25th, the festivities have been moved to the last Sunday of May for many years to ensure better weather for outdoor functions and events.
Devotion and community
The festival is much more than a formal religious appointment; it is a moment of collective memory and identity, where the community of Brolo comes together. Liturgical rites, overseen by parish priest Father Enzo Caruso, mark several days of spiritual preparation, including the recitation of the Rosary, Holy Masses animated by local neighborhoods and parish groups, Eucharistic adoration, and the evocative enthronement of the Madonna's statue in the Mother Church.
The procession
The most anticipated moment is the procession on Sunday afternoon: the statue of the Madonna Annunziata travels through the town streets accompanied by the devotion of the faithful, traditional hymns, and an intergenerational participation that makes this moment one of the most authentic symbols of the Brolese community. In the morning, the marching band tours the neighborhoods, bringing festive traditional tunes to the streets.
Entertainment and popular tradition
Alongside the religious dimension, the festival offers the warmth of Sicilian popular tradition: live music evenings, cabaret shows, the classic evening bingo, and at midnight, the fireworks display that lights up the sky over the seafront. It is an opportunity for families and those living away to reunite in their hometown, in a festive atmosphere that intertwines the sacred and the profane, true to the authentic tradition of Sicilian village patronal feasts.
Brolo and the Nebrodi
Visiting Brolo during the festival is also an opportunity to discover a charming village on the Tyrrhenian side of Messina, dominated by its medieval castle, with beaches and the Nebrodi hinterland just a few kilometers away. An experience that combines spirituality, Sicilian hospitality, and landscape in the heart of northern Sicily.
Annunziata Feast — edition 2026
The 2026 edition opened on Thursday, May 28 with the recitation of the Rosary and Mass with Eucharistic adoration, continuing on Friday, May 29 with the Rosary and Holy Mass animated by parish groups. On Saturday, May 30, the vigil Mass hosted the traditional Wedding Anniversary Feast, with couples renewing their vows; in the evening, at 9:00 PM, the musical show by Onda Sonora followed by cabaret from Mariuccia Cannata. Sunday, May 31, the main day, featured morning Mass at Piana (8:30 AM), the marching band parade through the neighborhoods (9:00 AM), solemn Mass in the Mother Church (10:30 AM), and at 5:30 PM, the procession of the Madonna Annunziata statue through the town streets. The evening concluded with the Atmosfera Blu show (9:30 PM), the traditional bingo (11:30 PM), and at midnight, the fireworks by the Castorino Natale company.
Programme Annunziata Feast 2026
2026 Program
- Thursday, May 28: 6:30 PM Rosary; Mass with Eucharistic adoration until 10:30 PM
- Friday, May 29: 6:30 PM Rosary; 7:00 PM Holy Mass animated by parish groups
- Saturday, May 30: 7:00 PM Vigil Mass with the Wedding Anniversary Feast; 9:00 PM musical show by Onda Sonora and cabaret by Mariuccia Cannata
- Sunday, May 31: 8:30 AM Mass at Piana; 9:00 AM marching band parade; 10:30 AM solemn Mass in the Mother Church; 5:30 PM procession of the Madonna; 9:30 PM Atmosfera Blu show; 11:30 PM bingo; 12:00 AM fireworks (Castorino Natale company)
Highlights Annunziata Feast 2026
- Procession of the Madonna Annunziata statue through the streets of Brolo (Sunday at 5:30 PM)
- Wedding Anniversary Feast during the Saturday vigil Mass
- Musical shows by Onda Sonora and Atmosfera Blu, cabaret with Mariuccia Cannata
- Traditional bingo and midnight fireworks display
Prices Annunziata Feast 2026
Practical information — Annunziata Feast
How to get there
Brolo is located on the Tyrrhenian coast of the Province of Messina. By car, it can be reached via the A20 Messina-Palermo motorway (Brolo exit). By train, the Brolo-Ficarra station is on the Messina-Palermo Tyrrhenian line. The nearest airports are Catania-Fontanarossa and Palermo-Punta Raisi.
When
The festivities take place during the last week of May, culminating on the last Sunday of the month. Admission to all functions and events is free.
Tips
The late afternoon procession and the midnight fireworks are not to be missed. It is advisable to arrive early in the town center and along the seafront.
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Where does it take place — Annunziata Feast
Chiesa Madre Maria SS. Annunziata