Palio dell'Assunta

The 2026 edition of the Palio dell'Assunta confirms the event in Lugnano in Teverina with the grand medieval re-enactment linked to the patronal festivities of Saint Mary of the Assumption. As tradition dictates, the event is concentrated between late July and the first week of August, officially concluding on August 14 with the Offering of the Candle to the altar of the Assumption by the Municipality.

The four districts - Turris, Lapis in Gloria, Logge, and Campum Florum - return to compete in archery for the silver ring, amidst processions, knight investitures, musicians' challenges, and performances by flag-wavers, fire-eaters, and jesters. The precise dates and detailed program will be published by the Municipality in the weeks preceding the event.

The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be published by the Municipality of Lugnano in Teverina in the weeks preceding the event. The usual structure includes:

• Reading of the proclamation in Piazza Santa Maria
• Knights' Investiture at the Collegiate Church
• Palio del Popolo — public archery competition
• Musicians' Challenge between groups of drummers and trumpeters
• Palio dell'Assunta — final challenge between the four districts for the silver ring
• August 14 — Offering of the Candle to the altar of Saint Mary of the Assumption

The re-enactment is accompanied by flag-wavers, fire-eaters, historical dances, and jesters.

How to get there

Lugnano in Teverina is located in the province of Terni, in the Tiber valley, a short distance from Amelia and Orte. It can be reached by car from the A1 motorway (Orte exit) or from the Orte-Civitavecchia dual carriageway.

Information

Updated program and dates on the official channels of the Municipality of Lugnano in Teverina and on the official Facebook page.