The 11th edition of the historical re-enactment ‘Perugia1416’ will take place on the dates 5-6-7 June 2026 in the historical centre of Perugia, with the Rioni, the parades, the competitions and the timeless atmosphere are back: a journey through the city of Braccio Fortebracci featuring competitions, theatre, flags, taverns, living history, exhibitions, the children’s palio and activities for all ages.
from Wednesday 3 to Sunday 7 June
7.30 pm – 10.30 pm
Taverna Eburnea in collaboration with the Porta Sole and Porta Santa Susanna districts.
Carducci Gardens
Friday 5 June
12:00pm: opening of the “Contrada degli antichi mestieri” market and demonstration context (Piazza della Repubblica) and the “10+1” exhibition, featuring the Palii created through a competition within the Academy of Fine Arts’students since 2016, along with the opportunity to play the video game Ludus Perusinus (Galeazzo Alessi Center, Via Mazzini) and a photography exhibition in the Sala Ex Misericordia on Via Oberdan;
6:00pm: Holy Mass in the Cathedral with the blessing of the palio and the Rioni (Districts) banners;
7:00pm: first competition: “Tiro con l’Arco” (Archery) (Piazza IV Novembre);
9:30pm: theatrical competition among the five districts: performances on historical theme, judged for points.
Saturday 6 June
10:00am: opening of the “Contrada degli antichi mestieri” market exhibition in Piazza della Repubblic; the “10+1” exhibition, featuring the Palii created through a competition within the Academy of Fine Arts’students since 2016, along with the opportunity to play the video game Ludus Perusinus (Galeazzo Alessi Center, Via Mazzini) will close at 3:00pm;
5:30pm: flag-waving performance in Piazza IV Novembre;
6:00pm: departure of the procession of the athlets from City Hall toward Piazza Matteotti and a ceremony dedicating the Tower to Fabrizio Mosci, its designer;
6:15pm: second competition: the “Mossa alla Torre” in Piazza Matteotti, preceded by the dedication of the tower to Fabrizio Mosci, its creator;
10:00pm: Historical Procession celebrating the Ingresso di Braccio (Corso Vannucci toward Piazza IV Novembre) and key of the city handover ceremony to him, followed by performances;
11:15pm: third competition, the Corsa del Drappo (running rase) in Piazza IV Novembre;
12:00am: announcement of the winning Rione and the Palio and the Collare della Vittoria (Victory collar) handover.
Sunday 7 June
10:00am: opening of the “Contrada degli antichi mestieri” market exhibition in Piazza della Repubblica, the “10+1” exhibition and the opportunity to play the video game Ludus Perusnus (Galeazzo Alessi Center, Via Mazzini);
11:00am: guided tours of the Noble Guilds of the Cambio and the Mercanzia and of the exhibition at Palazzo Baldeschi, “St. Francis, our Contemporary, between Art and Spirituality” (tickets at a special price of €4.00; 12:00 p.m. guided tour for groups of at least 5 people);
5:00pm: flag-waving exhibition in Piazza IV Novembre;
5:30pm: Athletes’ parade (from the Perugia1416 APS headquarters on Via Oberdan to Piazza IV Novembre);
6:00pm: Children’s Palio: tug-of-war and running races—followed by an awards ceremony for the winning district team (Piazza IV Novembre);
6:45pm: The Sassaiola (Battle of the stones). A historical reenactment of the ancient Perugian game to mark the 600th anniversary of its prohibition. Research and living history by the Compagnia del Grifoncello, with the participation of athletes from Perugia’s five districts. The two sides—Parte di Sopra (Magnifici Rioni P. Sole, P. Sant’Angelo, P. Santa Susanna) and Parte di Sotto (Magnifici Rioni P. San Pietro and P. Eburnea) – will face off, with voice-over narration and commentary;
7:30pm: gathering in the taverns for the grand finale, featuring jokes and banter among the districts.