Festa Patronale di San Rocco
The patronal festival of Pisticci between devotion, illuminations and great concerts
About Festa di San Rocco Pisticci
Pisticci celebrates San Rocco
Every year, around Ferragosto, the white village of Pisticci, in the Province of Matera, gathers around its patron saint San Rocco in one of the most heartfelt festivals in the area. From August 15 to 18, the streets of the town centre are lit up by illuminations, while the community experiences days of intense devotion and great popular celebration.
Faith and tradition
The religious heart of the festival is the procession with the statue of San Rocco, accompanied by liturgical celebrations and the choral participation of the people of Pisticci. Musical tradition is entrusted to the bands, particularly those from Puglia, which liven up the squares with their concerts, while in the evening the sky is lit up by fireworks.
Major concerts in Piazza La Salsa
Alongside the devotional dimension, the patronal festival offers a rich programme of shows. The stage in Piazza La Salsa hosts concerts by nationally renowned artists: the closing evening on August 18 is always one of the most anticipated moments of the Pisticci summer. The organisation is managed by the Associazione Feste Patronali San Rocco di Pisticci.
Festa di San Rocco Pisticci — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Patronal Festival of San Rocco is held in Pisticci from August 15 to 18, organised by the Associazione Feste Patronali San Rocco di Pisticci. Four days of devotion and popular celebration, with the procession of the saint, Puglian brass bands, illuminations and fireworks.
The highlight is the closing evening: Tuesday, August 18 at 10 PM, in Piazza La Salsa, Simone Cristicchi performs in concert, the singer-songwriter who won the Sanremo Festival in 2007 with "Ti regalerò una rosa".
Programme Festa di San Rocco Pisticci 2026
2026 Programme
- August 15-17 — Religious celebrations, procession with the statue of San Rocco, brass band concerts (Puglian bands), illuminations and fireworks.
- August 18, 10:00 PM — Concert by Simone Cristicchi in Piazza La Salsa, closing evening of the patronal festival.
The detailed hourly schedule for each day will be announced by the Associazione Feste Patronali San Rocco in the weeks preceding the event.
Highlights Festa di San Rocco Pisticci 2026
Prices Festa di San Rocco Pisticci 2026
Practical information — Festa di San Rocco Pisticci
How to get there
Pisticci is reachable by car from the SS407 Basentana and the SS106 Jonica; Pisticci Scalo station is on the Ionian railway line. Concerts are held in Piazza La Salsa.
Admission
Religious celebrations, band concerts and shows in the square are free.
Information
Organisation by the Associazione Feste Patronali San Rocco di Pisticci.
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Where does it take place — Festa di San Rocco Pisticci
Piazza La Salsa