Saint Lucy Festival with the Fanòi

Saint Lucy 2025 in Galatone

The 2025 edition took place on December 12th and 13th in the historic center and districts of Galatone (LE). On the night of December 12th, the traditional fanòi were lit—the large bonfires that burn in the city's neighborhoods. Residents and visitors gathered around the fire for the longest night of the year, dedicated to the patron saint of eyesight.

The program alternated between religious moments—the solemn Holy Mass in the Mother Church and the procession with the statue of Saint Lucy accompanied by local bands—and civil festivities, with artistic illuminations in the historic center, folk and brass band concerts, and performances by folklore groups. There was no shortage of food stalls serving pittule, friselle, pezzetti di cavallo, traditional sweets, and new wine, ending with a fireworks display.

December 12, 2025 — Eve and fanòi

• Lighting of the fanòi (bonfires) in the city's districts, including San Luca-Fulcignano
• Folk music and traditional dances around the fires
• Tastings of pittule, friselle, and new wine at the center's stalls

December 13, 2025 — Saint Lucy Festival

• Solemn Holy Mass in the Mother Church
• Procession with the statue of Saint Lucy through the streets of the town, with local bands
• Artistic illuminations in the historic center
• Brass band concerts and folklore group performances
• Food stalls with Salento specialties
• Fireworks display to close the festivities