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AUGUST 2026
Cagli in Rinascimento
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Cagli in Rinascimento
Saturday, August 1st
Cagli in Rinascimento: Palione and Palio dei Mezzani
Ore 17:30
4th edition of the "Palione" -Palio dell'Oca, held every five years, dedicated to the veterans of the four districts competing in games and challenges in the setting of Piazza Giacomo Matteotti.
Dalle ore 18:00
Setting up of play areas and themed installations for children by «il Giardino dei Colori».
Ore 19:00
Opening of the Unified Tavern of the four districts with traditional cuisine and live music throughout the evening in Piazza Papa Niccolò IV.
Ore 21:00
8th edition of the "Palio dei Mezzani" -Palio dell'Oca for teenagers aged 14 to 19 from the four districts, in which games and challenges are proposed in Piazza Giacomo Matteotti.
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Cagli in Rinascimento
Sunday, August 2nd
Cagli in Rinascimento: Palio dei Bambini
Ore 17:30
21st edition of the «Paliotto» -A scaled-down Palio dell'Oca for children aged 10 to 14 from the four districts who will face each other in games and challenges in Piazza Giacomo Matteotti.
Dalle ore 18:00
Setting up of play areas and themed installations for children by «il Giardino dei Colori».
Ore 19:00
Opening of the Unified Tavern of the four districts with traditional cuisine and live music throughout the evening in Piazza Papa Niccolò IV.
Ore 21:00
Performance by the Compagnia Tamburini dell'Oca of Cagli.
Following: performance by the Flag Wavers (Sbandieratori) of Gubbio in Piazza Giacomo Matteotti.
Following: performance by the Flag Wavers (Sbandieratori) of Gubbio in Piazza Giacomo Matteotti.
The Week of the Palio
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The Week of the Palio
Tuesday, August 4th
Ore 21:00
Celebration of Holy Mass and blessing of the banners in the Cathedral Basilica (Duomo).
Ore 22:00
4th edition of the Palio dell'Oca organized by the Compagnia Balestrieri dell'Oca of Cagli in Piazza Giacomo Matteotti.
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The Week of the Palio
Wednesday, August 5th
Ore 21:00
Performance by the Tamburini of the 4 Districts in Piazza Giacomo Matteotti.
Ore 22:00
Performance by the Compagnia Arcieri dell'Oca of Cagli in Piazza Giacomo Matteotti.
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The Week of the Palio
Thursday, August 6th
Ore 20:00
Renaissance dinner at the cloister of San Francesco organized by «Associazione Sestiere Castellare».
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The Week of the Palio
Friday, August 7th
Ore 19:00
Opening of the Sant'Agostino tavern -district winner of the previous edition -with traditional cuisine and DJ set throughout the evening.
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The Week of the Palio
Saturday, August 8th
The Eve of the Palio
Within the historic center, you can enjoy reenactment settings and battlefields. In the children's area, traditional wooden game activities will be available throughout the day. In the taverns, you can watch performances by itinerant artists.
Ore 17:00
Ceremonial of the Eve in Piazza Matteotti: return of the Palio by the district that won the previous edition.
Following:
Following:
- Appointment of the Podestà by the Duke
- Investiture of the captains
- Appointment of the Standard-bearer (Gonfaloniere)
- Drawing of the starting order for the four districts for the Palio
- Assignment of knights, archers, and crossbowmen for each district
- Reading of the proclamation
Ore 19:00
Ceremony at the Cathedral Basilica (Duomo): offering of the oil by the Standard-bearer and Grand Ceremonial Master, blessing of the oil, lighting of the votive lamp, reading of the proclamation, and greeting from the Mayor.
Ore 19:00
Opening of the four taverns in each district with traditional dishes accompanied by live music. Followed by a DJ set throughout the evening.
Ore 22:00
Night procession by torchlight through the streets of the historic center, accompanied by the sound of drummers and clarions.
Ore 23:00
Suggestive light show in Piazza Giacomo Matteotti.
Ore 24:00
Ringing of the bells to announce the day of the Palio.
The Big Day
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The Big Day
Sunday, August 9th
40th Edition of the Palio dell'Oca
Within the historic center, you can enjoy reenactment settings and battlefields. In the children's area, traditional wooden game activities will be available throughout the day. In the taverns, you can watch performances by itinerant artists.
Ore 16:00
Departure of the Renaissance costume procession through the streets of the historic center heading to the Arena di Sant'Emidio, where the Historical Palio - Palio dell'Oca will take place.
Ore 18:00
Dispute of the 40th Historical Palio -Palio dell'Oca of Cagli at the Arena di Sant'Emidio.
Ore 19:00
Opening of the four taverns in each district with traditional dishes accompanied by live music. Followed by a DJ set throughout the evening.
The Palio dell'Oca returns in 2026 with a special 40th edition: a milestone that celebrates the passion of the districts, the identity of Cagli and a tradition that continues to renew itself year after year.
More than a week of celebration and history Like every year, the key event is scheduled for the second Sunday of August. But the Palio is much more than a single challenge: for over a week, the historic center of Cagli lights up and starts beating again. Among the open taverns, the Renaissance atmosphere, the historical parades, and the entertainment of the districts, the city turns into an open-air stage where the community and visitors unite in a timeless celebration.
Palio dell'Oca 2026
Secure your spot
Tickets for the final at the Arena di Sant'Emidio are now on sale online.
Cagli · Marche
The Palio
A film by Stefano Ceccarelli tells the history, tradition, and passion of the Palio dell'Oca in Cagli, one of the most evocative historical events in the Marche region.
Renaissance Processions & Challenges
Historical Companies
Archers, crossbowmen and drummers in Renaissance costume bring the historical procession to life and compete in tests of skill and precision.
The protagonists
The Quarters
The Association
The Palio dell'Oca di Cagli is organised by the Associazione Palio dell'Oca, which since 1987 has promoted the reinassance culture and traditions of Cagli, in the Marche region.
Learn moreThe Palio dell'Oca
A historical competition between the four quarters of Cagli: Sant'Agostino, Sant'Andrea, Sant'Angelo and San Francesco. Costumed processions, reinassance games and the thrilling final goose race.
The GamesThe Companies
Each quarter is brought to life by its own Company, with flag-wavers, musicians and costumed performers. A heritage of skill and tradition passed down through generations.
Hall of Fame
