Festone of Grottaminarda

The 2025 Festone in Grottaminarda

The 134th edition of the Festone was held from August 21st to 25th, 2025, confirming the now-established five-day format. The opening, on Thursday, August 21st, was marked by the «Dinner under the Arches», now in its fourth edition, with long themed tables set up in the center under artistic lights.

On Friday, August 22nd, the day began with «Bimbo Day» organized by the Piccoli Passi association and concluded at 10:00 PM with a concert by Fred De Palma near Piazzale San Pio. The weekend was dedicated to the religious aspect, with solemn celebrations and processions of the statues of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Saint Roch, and Saint Anthony carried on shoulders through the town streets, accompanied by brass band concerts from Ailano and the "Città di Conversano" band, as well as evening musical performances. On Monday, August 25th, the fireworks competition closed the festival, illuminating the sky of Grottaminarda.