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

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