Dates and times of the Palio di Siena
The Palio has a duration of 4 days of preparation, allocation of horses and jockeys, the race and festivities.
Here we provide the dates and times of the event on July 2 and August 16. More opportunity in order not to miss this great event.
July 2 (Palio di Provenzano)
- 07:45 Piazza del Campo: "Mass Fantino," celebrated in the Chapel of the square.
- 09:00 Piazza del Campo: "Provaccia" last test.
- 10:30 a.m. Palazzo Comunale: allocation of jockeys and horses.
- In each Contrada 14:30: Appearance of habit, blessing of the horse
- 16:30 Palace of Government, Piazza Duomo: departure of the "Historic"
- 17:20 Piazza del Campo: Entrance Procession in the Piazza
- 19:30 Piazza del Campo: Start of the Palio race.
- Celebrations in the streets of the center of district winner of the Palio
Aug. 16 (Palio of)
- 07:45 Piazza del Campo: "Mass Fantino," celebrated in the Chapel of the square.
- 09:00 Piazza del Campo: "Provaccia" last test.
- 10:30 a.m. Palazzo Comunale: allocation of jockeys and horses.
- In each Contrada 14:00: Appearance of habit, blessing of the horse
- 16:00 Palace of Government, Piazza Duomo: departure of "Historic"
- 16:50 Piazza del Campo: Entrance Procession in the Piazza
- 19:00 Piazza del Campo: Start of the Palio race.
- Celebrations in the streets of the district center of the winner of the Palio