From September 21 to 28, 2026, Bagheria celebrates an extraordinary week of faith, culture, and entertainment: this year, the traditional festival of the Patron Saint, Saint Joseph, coincides with the official launch of celebrations marking the 200th anniversary of the municipality’s founding.
The program is packed with spiritual moments, cultural gatherings, and major free concerts in Piazza Madrice and at Palazzo Butera, under the artistic direction of Maestro Pippo Balistreri for the “Città di Bagheria” Award. Key guests include Al Bano, Chiara Francini, Roberto Lipari, I Santi Francesi, and magistrate Nicola Gratteri.

📅 EVENT CALENDAR (September 21 – 28)

Monday, September 21 – Bicentennial Opening Day
07:30 – Traditional *Alborata* (early morning festive fanfare).
17:00 (Palazzo Butera) – Official opening of the Bicentennial: unveiling of the logo and the commemorative band anthem, and inauguration of the Exhibition of Bagheria Artists.
19:00 (Palazzo Butera) – String concert by the Montalbano Quartet. Lighting of the festive illuminations and artistic light displays throughout the city.

Tuesday, September 22
19:00 (Palazzo Butera) – Brass concert conducted by Maestro Baldone.

Wednesday, September 23
17:30 – Procession of the statue of Saint Joseph to the Palagonia district, accompanied by marching bands.
18:30 – Holy Mass at the Saint Pio statue square (marking the 75th anniversary of the prayer group).
20:00 (Palazzo Butera) – Concert by the Carabinieri Fanfare and the Mascagni Musical Band.

Thursday, September 24
Opening of the Digital Citizenship Festival “DataPolis – Connected to the Future 2026” (September 24–26). 17:30 – Procession to the Sant’Antonio district and Holy Mass on Via S. Vincenzo.
20:30 (Piazza Madrice) – Live performance by local dance schools.
21:00 (Palazzo Butera) – Talk show and meeting with actress and writer Chiara Francini.

Friday, September 25
18:00 (Piazza Madrice) – Meeting (remote) with magistrate Nicola Gratteri, interviewed by journalists Paolo Di Gianantonio and Federico Ruffo.
19:00 (Chiesa Madre) – “Mons. G. Muratore” Sacred Music Competition featuring the Sancte Joseph Choir.
21:30 (Piazza Madrice) – Musical show: “Tribute to Claudio Baglioni” featuring a dance troupe.

Saturday, September 26
18:00 (Chiesa Madre) – Solemn Holy Mass dedicated to newlyweds (2025/2026).
18:30 (Palazzo Butera) – San Giuseppe Lavoratore Award ceremony.
21:30 (Piazza Madrice) – “Città di Bagheria” Award (Open Rehearsals): performance by I Santi Francesi and closing act by impressionist Antonio Greco. Artistic direction: Pippo Balistreri.

Sunday, September 27 – Patron Saint’s Feast Day
07:30 – Festive morning reveille.
11:00 (Palazzo Butera) – Presentation of plaques and awards to Bagheria’s historic shops.
17:30 (Chiesa Madre) – Solemn Eucharistic Celebration presided over by Archpriest Msgr. Alerio Montalbano.
19:00 – Solemn procession of the statue of Saint Joseph through the city streets.
21:30 (Piazza Madrice) – “Città di Bagheria” Award Grand Finale, hosted by Nadia La Malfa. Jury presided over by Maestro Enzo Campagnoli (with Giuliana Di Liberto and Antonio Zarcone). Special guest appearance by comedian Roberto Lipari.

Monday, September 28 – Grand Finale
17:30 (City Center Streets) – Parade of Sicilian carts and local marching bands.
21:30 (Piazza Madrice) – Al Bano in concert.
00:30 – Closing fireworks display.

📌 Concurrent events in the city
Please note that during the same week, Bagheria is hosting two other major events:
1. Le Vie dei Tesori (September 19 – October 4), featuring special openings of villas and museums, along with local experiences.
2. DataPolis – Connessi al Futuro 2026 (September 24 – 26), a festival dedicated to digital citizenship.

Real-time updates will be available on the official website: www.comune.bagheria.pa.it.