Assisi is alive throughout the year with different events and festivals, perfect to experience in person all the different cultural aspects the town has to offer.
Explore the wealth of traditional food and wine from the area with tastings and celebrations, allow yourself to be carried away by the notes of the music festivals or take a leap back in time during the historic re-enactments.
Don’t miss the opportunity to fully experience the enchanting atmosphere only Assisi can offer.
UNTO is the event dedicated to extra virgin olive oil that promotes the food and wine and the artistic and cultural heritage of the town of Assisi and the Umbrian territory with guided tours, tastings and outdoor activities.
Devised by the Academy of Ancient Music Resonars, DeMusicAssisi is a festival that brings the musical culture of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance to the masses with concerts, conferences, workshops and tours.
Fratello Cibo is an event that combines themes of religion and food by talking about global stories and sentiments in an intercultural dialogue of tastings.
The St. Francis Marathon is an international sports event that combines sport and spirituality with solidarity. In addition to the marathon, cultural and social events are also held.
Thanks to its highly symbolic value, the March for Peace is one of the major, best attended events in Umbria and involves families and delegations from throughout Italy.
The Marcia delle Otto Porte (March of the Eight Gates) is an evocative race on foot held at night through the streets of the historic centre of Assisi that enables you to experience a unique sports event surrounded by the magic atmosphere of the holy town.
The Palio del Cupolone is a historic commemoration begun in 2016, during which the three districts of Assisi challenge each other in cultural events, such as historic parades, entertainment and traditional games.
Calendimaggio is Assisi’s most important lay event: even today, four days of celebrations are held with music, parades, challenges between the districts and costumed processions.
The Palio of St. Rufino is an impressive historic re-enactment rooted back in the Middle Ages. It consists of a challenge with crossbows between the three mediaeval districts, the “Terzieri”.
The Satriano Cavalcade is a historic re-enactment of St. Francis’ final journey that winds along a splendid itinerary through the most beautiful villages of Mount Subasio.
