Patronal Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel

The 2025 Patronal Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel brought Gravina in Puglia to life from September 27th to 30th. September 29th, the liturgical day of the Archangel, was the heart of the festivities: from the early hours of the morning, the "Umberto Minervini" Brass Band of Santeramo paraded through the city streets, while solemn masses were held in the Co-Cathedral Basilica, culminating in the 7:00 PM celebration presided over by the Diocesan Archbishop, followed by the handing over of the city keys to the patron saint and the procession through the historic center.

The secular program was also rich: on September 27th, the "San Mich Sound" evening, an open-air disco with DJ sets in Piazza Pellicciari; on September 29th at 9:00 PM, a Vasco Rossi tribute concert by the Generale Street Band and, in Piazza Plebiscito, a concert by the symphony orchestra; on September 30th, a concert by Valerio Scanu with the "Sounds Cool" project. The festivities were completed by light displays, food stalls, and traditional fireworks.

Saturday, September 27

• Piazza Pellicciari — "San Mich Sound": open-air disco with DJ set, entertainment, and gadgets

Monday, September 29 — Saint Michael the Archangel Day

• From early morning — the "Umberto Minervini" Brass Band of Santeramo through the city streets
• Morning — solemn masses in the Co-Cathedral Basilica
• 7:00 PM — solemn mass presided over by the Archbishop of the Diocese of Altamura-Gravina-Acquaviva delle Fonti, handing over of the city keys to the patron saint, and procession with the statue of Saint Michael through the historic center
• 9:00 PM, Piazza Pellicciari — Vasco Rossi tribute concert with the Generale Street Band
• 9:00 PM, Piazza Plebiscito — symphony orchestra concert

Tuesday, September 30

• Piazza Pellicciari — concert by Valerio Scanu with the musical project "Sounds Cool"

Throughout the four days: light displays in the historic center, food stalls, and fireworks.