Palio Arnense
The Renaissance re-enactment of Ripa, a hamlet of Perugia
About Palio Arnense
A Palio in the Hills of Perugia
The Palio Arnense takes place in Ripa, a hamlet of Perugia located about 313 metres above sea level and about fifteen kilometres from the centre of the provincial capital. The event is organised by the Pro Loco of Ripa and is rooted in the ancient festival of Sant'Antonio Abate, documented in the village since 1593 and linked to the two parish churches of the town.
History and Re-enactment
The Palio Arnense is a late-Renaissance re-enactment that intertwines the religious and agricultural dimensions of the patron saint's festival with historical reconstruction. For the duration of the event, the village comes alive with costumes, atmospheres, and moments that recount the life of yesteryear in the Perugian countryside.
Taverns and Castle Visits
Among the week's events are evening dinners in the taverns featuring traditional dishes and theatricalised visits to the castle, with the participation of actors. An opportunity to discover a lesser-known hamlet of Perugia and its heritage of popular traditions, in an authentic setting far from the mass tourist circuits.
Palio Arnense — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Palio Arnense, the twenty-ninth, enlivens the hamlet of Ripa di Perugia from June 15th to 21st. Organised by the Pro Loco of Ripa, the late-Renaissance re-enactment recalls the ancient festival of Sant'Antonio Abate.
The programme includes dinners in the taverns every evening of the event and theatricalised castle visits with the actor Carlo Dalla Costa, scheduled for June 16th, 18th, and 22nd. The village transforms into a period set with costumes, music, and traditions of the Perugian countryside.
Programme Palio Arnense 2026
From June 15th to 21st, 2026 — Ripa (Perugia)
- Dinners in the taverns with traditional dishes, every evening of the event
- Theatricalised castle visits with actor Carlo Dalla Costa (June 16th, 18th, and 22nd)
- Late-Renaissance re-enactment of the festival of Sant'Antonio Abate, with period costumes and atmospheres
Details of timings and evening events will be provided by the Pro Loco of Ripa closer to the event.
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How to get there
Ripa is a hamlet of Perugia, about 15 km from the centre, reachable by car along the hilly roads east of the provincial capital. From the centre of Perugia, follow signs for Ripa.
Information
The event is organised by the Pro Loco of Ripa; the programme and tavern bookings are disseminated through the association's channels.
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Where does it take place — Palio Arnense
Frazione di Ripa, Perugia