Districts’ Palio – Vigevano

8-9 October 2022. Historical reenactments. Medieval games. Good food

The Palio delle Contrade takes place in Vigevano On October 8th to 9th, 2022.

The event, this year at its 41st edition, has traditionally the same program, with historical reenactments, and old Medieval games :
– Friday evening  a torchlight procession and Holy Mass.
– Saturday evening is animated by historical dancers, jugglers, flag wavers and fire shows.
– Sunday is the day for the blessing of the banners of the 12 districts.
The great parade is going through the streets of the historic center with more than 400 figures, including Francesco I Sforza, Duke of Milan, his wife Bianca Maria Visconti Sforza, musicians and flag bearers.
Then all is ready for the competition Medieval games.

During the Palio, in Vigevano’s main square hosts a Medieval market with traditional local products and crafts of the time,
Not to be missed are the tours of the Sforzesco Castle, usually closed to the public.

Usually the Holy Mass marks the official end of Palio delle Contrade on Monday afternoon.

We kindly recommend to check on the website or on the event’s facebook page for any possible change of dates or program

The Children Medieval Games, a smaller version of the Palio specifically designed for kids, takes place every May since 2000.

(photos: event’s official website)