Summer Saint Joseph Festival
Edition 2025 Finished Free Music Sacred music Pyrotechnic show

Summer Saint Joseph Festival

26 Sep 2025 — 29 Sep 2025
Bagheria — Palermo (282)

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Edition 2025 — Summer Saint Joseph

In 2025, the Summer Saint Joseph Festival in Bagheria was exceptionally moved from its usual early August slot to late September (September 26-29), in anticipation of the Bicentennial of the city's founding celebrated in 2026. Four days of festivities blending faith, culture, and entertainment: agri-food expo on Corso Umberto I, City of Bagheria Singing Award, Patron Saint procession, Sicilian cart parade, a concert by Michele Zarrillo, and a final fireworks display.

The Bicentennial Edition (2025)

The 2025 edition of the Summer Saint Joseph Festival took place from September 26 to 29, exceptionally postponed from the traditional August period. As explained by Mayor Filippo Tripoli, the shift was linked to the Bicentennial of the founding of the city of Bagheria, celebrated in 2026, providing an opportunity for a richer program. The event, costing approximately 70,000 euros, was financed by the municipal budget with the contribution of the Metropolitan City of Palermo.

Among the most popular events: the alborata at dawn, the Agri-food Expo along Corso Umberto I, the First City of Bagheria Singing Award with a jury chaired by maestro Beppe Vessicchio, and performances by Salvo Piparo (the Sicilian 'cunto') and Manlio Dovì. On Sunday the 28th, the solemn procession of the Saint Joseph statue; on Monday the 29th, the parade of Sicilian carts with the drummers of Baaria, the concert by Michele Zarrillo in Piazza Madrice, and the grand final fireworks display.

Programme

Friday, September 26, 2025

  • 07:30 — Alborata (firecrackers at dawn)
  • 09:00 — Holy Mass at the Mother Church
  • 17:30 — Drummers' parade through the historic center
  • 18:00 — Inauguration of the "Saint Joseph 2025" Agri-food Expo on Corso Umberto I (until September 29)
  • 21:00 — City of Bagheria Singing Award (selections)

Saturday, September 27, 2025

  • 17:00 — "Saint Joseph the Worker" Award at Villa Cattolica
  • 17:30 — Drummers' parade
  • 18:00 — Holy Mass; art exhibition dedicated to Saint Joseph
  • 21:00 — City of Bagheria Singing Award (final, jury chaired by Beppe Vessicchio)

Sunday, September 28, 2025

  • 07:30 — Alborata
  • 10:00 — Charity run and "Saint Joseph" cycling trophy on Monte Catalfano
  • 18:00 — Solemn Eucharistic celebration
  • 19:00 — Procession of the Saint Joseph statue through the city streets
  • 21:00 — Concert and theatrical performance in Piazza Madrice (Salvo Piparo, Manlio Dovì)

Monday, September 29, 2025

  • 07:30 — Alborata
  • 16:30 — Parade of Sicilian carts with the drummers of Baaria
  • 18:00 — Holy Mass
  • 22:00 — Concert by Michele Zarrillo in Piazza Madrice
  • 00:30 — Final fireworks display (Via Libertà)

Highlights

Concert by Michele Zarrillo, parade of Sicilian carts with the drummers of Baaria, Singing Award with a jury chaired by Beppe Vessicchio, performances by Salvo Piparo and Manlio Dovì, solemn procession of the Patron Saint, and final fireworks display.

Prices

<p>Free admission to all events. Event organized and financed by the Municipality of Bagheria with the contribution of the Metropolitan City of Palermo.</p>
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Where does it take place — Summer Saint Joseph

Centro storico, Corso Umberto I e Piazza Madrice

Corso Umberto I, 90011 Bagheria

Contact Summer Saint Joseph

Web
comune.bagheria.pa.it
Tel
+39 091 943111

Summer Saint Joseph in brief

Music Sacred music Pyrotechnic show Gastronomy Local produce Heritage Folk traditions Folklore Outdoor Free Palermo

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