Madonna del Passo Festival

Sunday, September 7, 2025

The first day opened at 6:00 PM in Piazza del Popolo with the Zagor Street Band, which blended Apulian traditions and Balkan rhythms, while from 6:30 PM, Artisti di Strada Puglia entertained the main streets. At 8:00 PM, the Patù Flower Festival Volunteer Group created a spectacular infiorata (flower carpet) measuring 5x5 meters dedicated to the Madonna. The evening continued with the Transformers Show and concluded at 9:30 PM with a concert by I Calanti, young musicians and dancers specializing in Salento pizzica.

Monday, September 8, 2025

In the morning, the centuries-old market fair took place near the crypt, followed in the evening by the novena at 7:00 PM and the solemn procession with the "Zzi Banda" band from Alezio, representatives, and the "A. Regno" Grand Concert Band from Veglie. To close, fireworks by the Fireworks Salento company from Corsano. Throughout the festivities: artisan market, funfair for children, and free photo service.

Sunday, September 7, 2025

• 6:00 PM — Zagor Street Band in Piazza del Popolo (until 8:30 PM): music blending Apulian traditions and Balkan rumbas
• 6:30 PM — Artisti di Strada Puglia on the main streets (until 10:00 PM)
• 8:00 PM — Infiorata dedicated to the Madonna (5x5 meters), by the Patù Flower Festival Volunteer Group
• 8:30 PM — Transformers Show New Edition in Piazza del Popolo
• 9:30 PM — Concert by I Calanti (Salento pizzica)

Monday, September 8, 2025

• Morning — Centuries-old market fair near the crypt
• 7:00 PM — Novena dedicated to the Madonna outside the sacred site
• After Mass — Solemn procession with the "Zzi Banda" band from Alezio, military representatives, and the "A. Regno" Grand Concert Band from Veglie
• Following — Fireworks by Fireworks Salento (Corsano)

Throughout the festival: artisan market, SelfieFun free photo service, funfair for children in Piazza S. Oronzo, and amusement park at the Former Convent of the Black Franciscans.