Patronal Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel

Sunday, August 10, 2025

The day opened at 8:30 AM in Piazza Marconi with the musical matinée by the "Città di Ostuni" Band. In the afternoon, at 6:15 PM, the procession of the keys from the Chiesa Grande to the Chiesa Madre took place, followed by the solemn Eucharistic celebration presided over by Archbishop Giovanni Intini, with the act of entrustment to the patron saint, the offering of oil, and the lighting of the votive lamp, followed by the procession of the saint through the town streets. In the evening, at 9:30 PM in Piazza Marconi, the symphonic-operatic concert conducted by maestro Margherita Apruzzi, with the participation of Mario Rosini (finalist of The Voice Senior) and the Creatura Dance Research company.

Monday, August 11, 2025

The second evening was dedicated to civil music with the concert by Simona Molinari, a refined voice of the Italian pop-jazz scene, performing her Kairos Tour. At midnight, the grand finale with the fireworks display managed by the Truppa company from Latiano.

Sunday, August 10, 2025

• 8:30 AM — Piazza Marconi: musical matinée by the "Città di Ostuni" Band
• 6:15 PM — Procession of the keys from the Chiesa Grande to the Chiesa Madre (Piazza Dante)
• 6:15 PM — Solemn Eucharistic celebration presided over by Archbishop Giovanni Intini; act of entrustment, offering of oil, lighting of the votive lamp; followed by the patronal procession
• 9:30 PM — Piazza Marconi: symphonic-operatic concert, conductor Margherita Apruzzi, with Mario Rosini and the Creatura Dance Research company

Monday, August 11, 2025

• Evening — Concert by Simona Molinari (Kairos Tour)
• Midnight — Fireworks display by the Truppa company of Latiano