Patronal Feast of Maria SS. Annunziata
Scanzano Jonico celebrates its patron saint and queen Maria SS. Annunziata
About Annunziata Scanzano
The patron saint of the Ionian city
Scanzano Jonico, a young and lively municipality on the Metapontino coast in the Province of Matera, dedicates its patronal feast to Maria Santissima Annunziata, venerated as the patron saint and queen of the city. The celebrations, held in the first days of May, intertwine religious, civil, and musical dimensions, attracting the entire community and many visitors from the Ionian region.
Three days of celebration
The feast traditionally spans three days. It opens on May 1st with the celebration dedicated to Saint Joseph the Worker and the world of labor, at the chapel of Casale di Recoleta, a rural hamlet in the territory. May 2nd is the day of the solemnity: solemn Mass, procession through the city streets, and in the evening, the grand concert. May 3rd concludes the festivities.
Music and devotion
The 2026 edition featured the announced concert of Silvia Mezzanotte, the historic voice of Matia Bazar, to crown the main day: an event that combines devotional tradition with a show open to all. Illuminations, a band, markets, and stands complete the atmosphere of popular celebration.
Between sea and countryside
Scanzano Jonico is one of the most dynamic centers in the Metapontino area, a land of agriculture and seaside tourism. The Annunciation feast, at the beginning of the beautiful season, ideally marks the start of the Ionian summer and strengthens the community's bond with its identity, between the town center and the countryside of Casale di Recoleta.
Annunziata Scanzano — edition 2026
The 2026 program for the patronal feast of Scanzano Jonico unfolds over three days, from May 1st to 3rd. The first day is dedicated to Saint Joseph the Worker at the chapel of Casale di Recoleta; the second is the heart of the solemnity in honor of Maria SS. Annunziata, with a solemn Mass, procession, and evening concert; the third concludes the festivities.
Among the highlights is the concert by Silvia Mezzanotte on the evening of May 2nd.
Programme Annunziata Scanzano 2026
2026 Program
- May 1st — Celebration of Saint Joseph and the workers at the chapel of Casale di Recoleta
- May 2nd — Solemnity of Maria SS. Annunziata: solemn Mass, procession through the city streets, and in the evening, concert by Silvia Mezzanotte
- May 3rd — Conclusion of the festivities
Detailed times for Masses and the procession are indicated in the official posters distributed by the parish and the Municipality.
Highlights Annunziata Scanzano 2026
Prices Annunziata Scanzano 2026
Practical information — Annunziata Scanzano
How to get there: Scanzano Jonico is located along the SS 106 Jonica, between Policoro and Marina di Pisticci, about 60 km from Matera. The festivities take place in the town center and, on May 1st, at the chapel of Casale di Recoleta.
Admission: free for religious events and the concert.
Accommodation: hotels, residences, and B&Bs on the Ionian coast between Scanzano and Policoro.
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