Madonna del Pozzo Festival (Festa Grande)
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Madonna del Pozzo Festival (Festa Grande)

29 Aug 2025 — 07 Sep 2025
Capurso — Bari (272)

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Edition 2025 — Festa Grande of Capurso

The 2025 edition of the Festa Grande, from August 29 to September 7, celebrated the 320th anniversary of the discovery of the Madonna del Pozzo image. Ten days of faith and celebration in Capurso, featuring the solemn procession on August 31, the Triumphal Float, the historical pageant, the 'Pozzo di Stelle' pyromusical show, and special guests like Uccio De Santis and the Gemelli di Guidonia.

320th anniversary of the discovery

The 2025 edition of the Festa Grande of Capurso took place from August 29 to September 7, celebrating the 320th anniversary of the discovery of the sacred image of the Madonna del Pozzo. After the prelude of the 'Bassa Banda' parades through the city streets, the lighting of the illuminations and the procession of the Madonna's Painting from Largo Piscino to Piazza Umberto officially opened the festivities on Friday, August 29, followed by the concert of the Grande Orchestra Italiana.

On Saturday, August 30, the long-awaited 'Pozzo di Stelle' pyromusical show took place, while on Sunday, August 31, the day of the solemnity, the solemn procession of the Sacred Image was held, featuring the Triumphal Float, the historical pageant, and midnight fireworks. The calendar concluded with the historical re-enactment of the discovery and, in Piazza Gramsci, shows by Uccio De Santis (September 1) and the Gemelli di Guidonia (September 7), crowning ten days of devotion and popular celebration.

Programme

Tuesday, August 26 - Thursday, August 28

  • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM — Bassa Banda parade through the city streets

Friday, August 29

  • 8:00 AM — Diana (opening firework display)
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Bassa Banda through the town streets
  • 8:00 PM — Lighting of the illuminations
  • 8:30 PM — Procession of the Madonna's Painting from Largo Piscino to Piazza Umberto
  • 10:00 PM — Concert by the Grande Orchestra Italiana at Piazza Umberto

Saturday, August 30

  • 8:00 AM — Blood donation (AVIS)
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM — 'Città delle Grotte' brass band concert of Castellana
  • 10:30 PM — 'Pozzo di Stelle' pyromusical show

Sunday, August 31 — Solemnity

  • 8:00 AM — Diana
  • 9:00 AM — Eucharistic celebration
  • 10:30 AM — Solemn procession of the Sacred Image
  • 5:00 PM — Return to the Sanctuary
  • 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM — 'Città di Rutigliano' brass band concert
  • 10:00 PM — Triumphal Float and historical pageant
  • 12:00 AM — Firework display

Monday, September 1

  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Music through the streets (Amici della Musica)
  • 8:30 PM — Procession of the Madonna
  • 9:00 PM — Uccio De Santis Show at Piazza Gramsci

Saturday, September 6

  • 8:30 PM — Historical re-enactment of the discovery

Sunday, September 7 — Octave

  • 7:00 PM — Eucharistic celebration
  • 9:00 PM — Gemelli di Guidonia Show at Piazza Gramsci

Highlights

Solemn procession of the Sacred Image (August 31), 'Pozzo di Stelle' pyromusical show, Triumphal Float and historical pageant, concerts by Uccio De Santis and the Gemelli di Guidonia.

Prices

Free admission to all events.

Where does it take place — Festa Grande of Capurso

Santuario Madonna del Pozzo e centro storico di Capurso

Contact Festa Grande of Capurso

Tel
+39 080 4551126

Festa Grande of Capurso in brief

Variety Sacred music Brass band Comedy Pyrotechnic show Heritage Historical reenactment Folk traditions Folklore Outdoor Free Bari

History of Festa Grande of Capurso

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