Palio dei Rioni of Arsago Seprio
The challenge between the four districts of Arsago Seprio
About Palio dei Rioni
The great challenge between the districts
The Palio dei Rioni of Arsago Seprio is the historic event that, every year in June, ignites friendly rivalry between the four districts of the municipality in the province of Varese: San Rocco, San Vittore, Santa Maria, and Longobardi. For a week, the town transforms into a large playing field, with evening races at the oratory and challenges through the streets of the center.
A tradition reborn
The palio was established in 1974 and revived in 2015 after a long break. Today it is organized by the association I Rioni Arsaghesi ODV, which manages every aspect with the aim of promoting community cohesion and preserving local heritage in its natural, cultural, artistic, historical, and gastronomic dimensions.
Folklore, history, and competition
The event combines folkloristic, historical, and cultural elements with the competitive dimension: the trials test the districts' skills, teamwork, and creativity, in a spirit of healthy rivalry. The overall standings, updated year after year, fuel the districts' passion for winning the palio.
Identity and community
More than just a competition, the Palio dei Rioni is a moment of identity for Arsago Seprio, a village with ancient Lombard origins. Registrations traditionally open in May, during the Feast of San Vittore, in anticipation of the week of races in June.
Palio dei Rioni — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Palio dei Rioni of Arsago Seprio takes place in June, as is tradition, with a week of races between the town's four districts.
Registrations officially opened on May 10, 2026, on the occasion of the Feast of San Vittore. The official website of the association I Rioni Arsaghesi confirms the 2026 edition with a dedicated countdown. The challenges, mainly in the evening, are held at the oratory and through the streets of the center, in an atmosphere of competition, folklore, and community spirit. The detailed race schedule is published by the association closer to the event.
Programme Palio dei Rioni 2026
The detailed race program for the 2026 edition will be published by the association I Rioni Arsaghesi on the website irioniarsaghesi.it. The event unfolds over a week in June with evening trials featuring the four districts competing:
- San Rocco District
- San Vittore District
- Santa Maria District
- Longobardi District
The challenges combine folkloristic, historical, and cultural elements with tests of skill and teamwork, and contribute to the overall palio standings.
Highlights Palio dei Rioni 2026
The week of evening races between the four districts and the awarding of the palio are the heart of the event.
Prices Palio dei Rioni 2026
Practical information — Palio dei Rioni
How to get there
Arsago Seprio can be reached by car from the SS336 near Milan Malpensa Airport. The races take place at the oratory and in the streets of the center.
When
The palio takes place over a week in June, with races mainly in the evening. Registrations open in May during the Feast of San Vittore.
Contacts
I Rioni Arsaghesi ODV. Race schedule and updates on the website irioniarsaghesi.it.
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Where does it take place — Palio dei Rioni
Oratorio e vie del centro, Arsago Seprio