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Vasto – San Michele Patron Saint Festival
Thursday 28 September 2023 - Sunday 1 October 2023
The San Michele Arcangelo Patron Saint Festival in Vasto is a vibrant and cherished annual 3-day celebration. This lively event honours San Michele with religious processions, colourful parades, and traditional Italian music and dance performances. Locals and visitors come together to revel in joyful festivities that capture Vasto’s rich cultural heritage.
SAN MICHELE PROGRAMME 2023
THURSDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2023
9.00 p.m TARANTA NIGHT – PIAZZA ROSSETTI
FRIDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 2023
7.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m, 11.30 a.m, 7.00 p.m – Holy Mass
11.30 a.m Holy Mass presided over by Archbishop Mons. Bruno Forte
5.00 p.m Guard of Honour, the San Marco Battalio
6.30 p.m Casoli Markers Band – Giardini d’Avalos
9.30 p.m Enrico Ruggeri in Concert – Piazza Rossetti
SATURDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
7.30 a.m, 10.15 a.m – Holy Mass
9.00 a.m Performance by the San Martino Band
11.30 a.m Concert by Giardini d’Avalos
6.00 p.m Holy Mass presided over by Archbishop Mons. Bruno Forte
7.00 p.m Procession to the church of San Michele
8.30 p.m Soirée Band Concert – Giardini d’Avalos
10.00 p.m 90s nostalgia musical show – Piazza Rossetti
01.00 a.m Fireworks on the gulf
SUNDAY 1 OCTOBER 2023
10.00 a.m XXII Città del Vasto gathering of vintage cars
6.00 p.m Vasto Fashion Catwalk Show – Piazza Rossetti
Read – 24 Hours in Vasto – A Local’s Guide
Accommodation in Vasto
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