Infiorate di Spello
The night of flowers that transforms the village into an open-air museum
About Infiorate di Spello
The Infiorate di Spello, the ephemeral art of petals
Every year, on the occasion of the Corpus Domini feast, the village of Spello (province of Perugia) transforms into an immense open-air museum. The Infiorate di Spello are among the oldest and most prestigious in Italy: along a route of almost two kilometers, from Porta Consolare to the belvedere, the streets of the historic center are covered with floral paintings and carpets made exclusively from petals, leaves, and plant material.
The night of flowers
The heart of the event is the Notte dei Fiori (Night of Flowers): starting from Saturday evening, the flower-painters work non-stop until dawn to complete the artworks before Sunday morning. The compositions, ranging from a few square meters to over seventy, depict sacred subjects, biblical scenes, and decorative motifs of extraordinary complexity. It is a collective ritual involving about two thousand people, including designers, flower pickers, and flower-painters, passed down from generation to generation.
Between faith, art, and community
On Sunday morning, after Mass in the Church of San Lorenzo, the solemn procession of Corpus Domini passes through the still intact artworks, which are then judged by a jury for the competition awards. The main event is surrounded by floriculture and craft exhibitions, photographic exhibitions, floral cooking classes, street food, street artist performances, and activities for families. Recognized as one of the most representative popular traditions of Umbria, the Infiorate attract tens of thousands of visitors to Spello from all over Italy and abroad.
Infiorate di Spello — edition 2026
Infiorate di Spello 2026
The 2026 edition, with the 63rd Infiorate Competition, enlivens Spello on the weekend of June 6 and 7. On Saturday, the creation of the artworks begins at 7:00 PM and continues throughout the Night of Flowers; on Sunday morning, once the paintings and carpets are finished, the jury begins the selections and the Corpus Domini procession takes place.
Alongside the flower carpets, a rich collateral program: floral cooking class with chef Riccardo Foglietti, "Spello in Fiore" floriculture and craft exhibition, bonsai exhibition, "Fiori, cibo e fantasia" (Flowers, food, and fantasy) non-stop street food, evening concerts, and a free kids' area with inflatables.
Programme Infiorate di Spello 2026
Saturday, June 6
- Morning — Floral cooking class with chef Riccardo Foglietti (by reservation, wines from Alma Raminga of Foligno)
- 10:30 AM — Inauguration of the bonsai exhibition at the Palazzo Comunale
- 11:00 AM — Opening of the "Spello in Fiore" floriculture and craft exhibition (until Sunday evening)
- Afternoon — Traveling street artist performances in the historic center
- 7:00 PM — Designers at work: start of the creation of floral paintings and carpets
- 9:00 PM — Concert show "DJ Piper Foligno" (Villa dei Mosaici Parking Area)
- "Fiori, cibo e fantasia" non-stop street food and free kids' area
Sunday, June 7
- 8:00 AM — Completion of floral paintings and carpets, start of jury selections
- 10:00 AM — Celebration of Holy Mass (Church of San Lorenzo)
- 11:30 AM — Solemn procession of Corpus Domini
- 5:00 PM — Children's entertainment with Nicola Pesaresi
- 6:00 PM — Award ceremony for the 63rd Infiorate Competition
- 8:30 PM — Evening concert
Program and reservations at infioratespello.it.
Highlights Infiorate di Spello 2026
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Practical information — Infiorate di Spello
How to get there
Spello is located along the state road between Foligno and Assisi. By train: Spello station is on the Foligno-Perugia line, a few minutes' walk from the historic center. By car: take the Spello exit from the SS75, parking can be booked in advance on the official website (spaces are limited on event days).
Tickets
Access to the flower-lined streets is free. Some side activities (floral cooking class, "Turisti infioratori" experiences) are subject to a fee and require booking.
Tips
To admire the intact artworks, it's best to arrive early on Sunday morning, before the procession. Shops and restaurants remain open throughout the night between Saturday and Sunday.
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Where does it take place — Infiorate di Spello
Centro storico di Spello
Piazza della Repubblica, 06038 Spello