Madonna delle Grazie Festival
The religious festival in Adrano honoring the Madonna delle Grazie, featuring processions, brass bands, and local traditions.
About Madonna delle Grazie Adrano
A celebration of faith in the heart of Adrano
The Madonna delle Grazie Festival is one of the most deeply rooted religious traditions in Adrano, a town nestled on the southwestern slopes of Mount Etna in the province of Catania, Sicily. In early July, the local community gathers around the statue of the Virgin to renew a devotion passed down through generations, blending popular faith, tradition, and collective participation.
The church and the devotion
The heart of the festivities is the Church of Maria Santissima di Tutte le Grazie, one of the city's most cherished sacred buildings. Its architecture reflects the typical Sicilian Baroque style and houses frescoes, ornate altars, and sacred artworks that bear witness to the long-standing veneration of the Madonna, invoked as a protector and dispenser of graces. During the festival, the church becomes a destination for prayer and a meeting point for the faithful of the Etna region.
Procession, band, and community
The most anticipated moment is the procession: the statue of the Madonna delle Grazie is carried on shoulders along the main streets of the town, accompanied by confraternities, the clergy, numerous faithful, and the brass band. Religious hymns, prayers, and moments of reflection mark the passage of the pageant through the decorated streets, while people watch from balconies and windows to pay homage to the Virgin.
Between the sacred and the popular
Beyond the liturgical dimension, the event retains the warmth of a village festival: food stalls offer traditional Adrano and Sicilian dishes, market stalls enliven the squares, and the atmosphere remains joyful until evening. It is an opportunity to rediscover the identity of a community that finds its roots every year around the Madonna delle Grazie.
When it takes place
The festivities are traditionally concentrated at the beginning of July, with the main day dedicated to the Madonna. The festival is promoted by the Madonna delle Grazie Festival Committee with the involvement of the parish and the citizens of Adrano.
Madonna delle Grazie Adrano — edition 2026
2026 Edition — July 1, 2, and 3
For 2026, the Madonna delle Grazie Festival in Adrano will span three days, from July 1st to 3rd, as announced by the Festival Committee. The festivities combine liturgical and popular dimensions, with the Adrano community gathered around the statue of the Virgin.
The core of the event remains the solemn Eucharistic celebrations at the Church of Maria Santissima di Tutte le Grazie and the procession of the statue along the main streets of the center, accompanied by confraternities, the faithful, and the brass band. Decorated streets, food stalls with traditional dishes, and festive moments complete the days.
For detailed schedules of masses and the procession, please refer to the official channels of the Festival Committee and the parish.
Programme Madonna delle Grazie Adrano 2026
Festivities from July 1 to 3, 2026 in Adrano (CT), as announced by the Madonna delle Grazie Festival Committee.
- Solemn Eucharistic celebrations at the Church of Maria Santissima di Tutte le Grazie
- Procession of the statue of the Madonna delle Grazie through the main streets of the town, with confraternities, clergy, and the faithful
- Accompaniment by the brass band, religious hymns, and prayers
- Food stalls with traditional local dishes
Exact times for individual celebrations will be communicated by the Festival Committee and the parish.
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Practical information — Madonna delle Grazie Adrano
Location
Adrano (CT), Sicily. Celebrations take place at the Church of Maria Santissima di Tutte le Grazie and along the main streets of the historic center for the procession.
How to get there
By car: Adrano is accessible via the SS121 and SS284, approximately 35 km from Catania. By train: The Ferrovia Circumetnea connects Adrano to Catania and the surrounding Etna towns. The nearest airport is Catania-Fontanarossa.
Admission
Religious celebrations and the procession are free and open to all.
Tips
For updated schedules of masses and the procession, it is recommended to consult the official channels of the Festival Committee and the parish. During the procession, some streets in the center may be closed to traffic.
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Chiesa di Maria Santissima di Tutte le Grazie