Crossbow Events

Sansepolcro, famous for being the birthplace of Piero della Francesca, can be considered one of the most fascinating examples of Renaissance artistic civilization due to the elegance and refinement of its architectural elements. Every year in September, the “Borgo di Piero” revives the prestigious traditions, atmosphere, arts, and crafts of the Renaissance.
 
The colors, sounds, flavors, and images of “September” evoke ever-new emotions, and visitors cannot help but be captivated by the charm of these prestigious cultural and folkloric events.
 
 
PALIO FESTIVAL PROGRAMME 2026
 
 
Tuesday 1 September
 

• Town Council Chamber, 6.00 pm – Presentation of the Palio della Balestra banner
  
• Luigi Batti Shooting Range, 9.00 pm – Palio di Sant’Egidio, organised by the Sansepolcro Crossbowmen’s Society
  

 
 
From Friday 4 Semptember to Sunday 6 September
 

• Historic Centre – Renaissance Sansepolcro – Theatre performances, Sant’Egidio Market – Organised by the Sansepolcro Flag-Wavers’ Group in collaboration with Teatro Popolare and the Rinascimento nel Borgo Association
  

 
 
Saturday 5 September
 

• Palazzo Pretorio Exhibition Hall, 5.00 pm – “Frammenti di Palio” – Opening of a photography exhibition organised by the Società Balestrieri Sansepolcro
   
  
• Piazza Torre di Berta, 9.00 pm – Flag-Show Exhibition – Organised by the Sansepolcro Flag-waving Group
  

 
 
Sunday 6 September
 

• Piazza Torre di Berta, from 3.00 pm – Historical games for adults and children – Organised by the Sansepolcro Flag-Wavers’ Group in collaboration with the Rinascimento nel Borgo Association and Teatro Popolare
  

 
 
Wednesday 9 September
 

• Piazza Torre di Berta, 9.00 pm – Palio dei Rioni – Organised by the Società Balestrieri Sansepolcro; an evening of competition and rivalry between the town’s districts (Porta Romana vs Porta Fiorentina)
  

 
 
Thursday 10 September
 

• Sansepolcro Cathedral, 9.00 pm – Concert to mark the Palio della Balestra
  

 
 
Saturday 12 September
 

• Sansepolcro Cathedral, 9.00 pm - Offering of the Wax

 
 
Sunday 13 September
 

• Palazzo delle Laudi, 11.30 am – Procession of the Herald and parade through the streets of the historic centre
   
  
• Staircase of the Civic Museum – 12.15 pm – Investiture of the Field Master
   
  
• Piazza Torre di Berta, 4.30 pm – The centuries-old Palio della Balestra between the towns of Sansepolcro and Gubbio
   
  
• Historic Centre, 7.00 pm – Historical parade in honour of the winner of the Palio
  

 

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