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Tradition renewed. A journey through history accompanied by knights, dames, musicians and steeds.
Five districts compete to win the Palio, the most coveted trophy. Then there are the thrilling ‘Gare delle bandiere’ (Flag Races), set against the backdrop of one of the most beautiful squares in Italy. And there's more: evocative pre-race dinners, historical reenactments, food stalls and festivities throughout the month of the competition.
Since 1959, the Niballo Palio di Faenza has been held on the fourth Sunday in June and is much more than just a competition: it is the ongoing revival of a tradition rooted in the medieval and Renaissance history of Faenza, a tradition that still captivates us today with its colours, its music and its thrilling contests.
Schedule
Flagbearers’ competition and oath-taking of the Knights of the Bigorda d’Oro
When: Sunday, 7 June 2026
Where: Piazza del
Popolo
Time: 9:00 pm
Bigorda d’Oro Week
When: From 8 to 12 June 2026
Where: Various
neighbourhood venues
Time: 7:00 pm
Gastronomy and shows at the district venues
Bigorda D’Oro
When: Saturday, 13 June 2026
Where: 'B. Neri' Stadium
Time: 9:00 pm
A competition between young horsemen, held according to the same rules as the Palio del Niballo
Flag Throwers' Tournament
When: Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June 2026
Where: Piazza del
Popolo
Time: 9:00 pm
Flag-waving competition and oath-taking of the jousting knights
Palio del Niballo Week
When: 22 to 27 June 2026
Where: District venues
Time: from 7:00 pm
Gastronomy and shows at the district venues
Palio del Niballo
When: Sunday, 28 June 2026
Where: 'B. Neri' Stadium
Time: 7:00 pm
Historical procession and Niballo race
For more details, please visit the official website.
