The most eagerly awaited week of the year is almost here and it comes with a programme full of tradition and novelties. Among this year’s expected guests, the street artists will enliven the atmosphere giving fiery performances during the magical Bravìo’s evenings.
Friday, august 18th
7:00 pm | PIAZZA GRANDE
Cantine in Piazza – In collaboration with Consorzio del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano – Wine tastings, typical products, and live music.
Saturday, august 19th | Ticket on sale from august 12th
9:00 pm | PIAZZA GRANDE
Proclama del Gonfaloniere – Performance by the Gruppo Sbandieratori e Tamburini di Montepulciano (Flag-wavers and Drummers of Montepulciano). Show by the Kronos Acrobatic Theatre company – “Kaccia alle Streghe”.
Single ticket grandstands and stalls: euro 10
Free admission for children under six years old
The Contrade are open for dinner with typical products.
Saunday, august 20th
4:30 pm | CLOISTER OF THE MEDICI FORTRESS
Presentation of the Panno (painted cloth) and award ceremony for the A tavola con il Nobile contest, in collaboration with Consorzio del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
6:30 pm | PIAZZA GRANDE
Public display of the Panno in the main square and performance of the Gruppo Sbandieratori e Tamburini di Montepulciano (Flag-wavers and Drummers of Montepulciano).
9:00 pm | OLD TOWN CENTRE
Speed test of the Spingitori (athletes who push the barrels) along the race route.
The Contrade are open for dinner with typical products.
Monday, august 21st
9:00 pm | OLD TOWN CENTRE
Speed test of the Spingitori (athletes who push the barrels) along the race route.
The Contrade are open for dinner with typical products.
Tuesday, august 22nd
7:00 pm | OLD TOWN CENTRE
Wandering medieval performances by “Il paggio dei Clerici Vagantes”.
9:00 pm | OLD TOWN CENTRE
Speed test of the Spingitori (athletes who push the barrels) along the race route.
The Contrade are open for dinner with on typical products.
Wednesay, august 23rd
7 pm | OLD TOWN CENTRE
Wandering medieval performances by “Lo Mago Abacuc”.
9:00 pm | OLD TOWN CENTRE
Speed test of the Spingitori (athletes who push the barrels) along the race route.
The Contrade are open for dinner with typical products.
Thursday, august 24th | Ticket on sale from august 12th
9:00 pm | OLD TOWN CENTRE
Corteo dei Ceri – Re-enactment of the Historical procession of the holy candles along the city streets lit by torches and candles.
10:00 pm | PIAZZA GRANDE
Offering of the holy candles in honor of the patron saint, St. John the Beheaded. Performance by the Gruppo Sbandieratori e Tamburini di Montepulciano (Flag-wavers and Drummers of Montepulciano) and show by the Accademia Creativa Theater company – “Ignis”. Fireworks show.
Single ticket grandstands and stalls: euro 15
Free admission for children under 6 years old
The Contrade are open for dinner with typical products.
Friday, august 25th
9:00 pm | OLD TOWN CENTRE
Speed test of the Spingitori (athletes who push the barrels) along the race route.
The Contrade are open for dinner with typical products.
Saturday, august 26th
The Contrade are open for dinner with typical products.
Sunday, august 27th
9:30 am | PIAZZA GRANDE
Drawing of the race’s departure order, exit of Contrade’s parade and flag-wavers and drummers’ performance – branding of the barrels.
12:00 | SS. NOME DI GESÙ CHURCH
Solemn Holy Mass with the presence of the authorities and the Contrada’s people – offering of holy candles to the patron saint, St. John the Beheaded.
3:30 pm | COLONNA DEL MARZOCCO
Historical parade departure.
6:30 PM | COLONNA DEL MARZOCCO
Bravìo delle Botti – Race departure.
Historical Center entrance ticket from 2:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.: euro 2.50
Free admission for children under 6 years old
Tickets will be sold through the Billetto portal (https://billetto.it/)
