The first Sunday in October, all around the Cathedral of San Lorenzo in Alba’s old town, the Donkey Palio is run, the crazy race that sees the city’s nine boroughs compete for the drape.
Prior to the donkey race, on Saturday evening, each borough competes in costumes during the historical re-enactment. storica (link). A theatrical performance by more than 400 actors.
On Sunday, before the race, there is the assignment of the donkeys that run the Palio for each borough.
The assignment is already a preview of the Palio, all played out on ancient schemes and singular contests.
And then comes the real Palio. A goliardic day, staged with total respect for the animals, in an arena full of colours, costumes, bravery and loud cheering.
Then there are two heats and a final round to determine the race winner.
The winner will be awarded with the drape, usually painted by a great artist, who will undoubtedly be able to portray the history of the Palio and the boroughs on the canvas.
At 2 p.m., before the race, the parade will pass along the streets of the city starting from Piazza Michele Ferrero, then along Corso Fratelli Bandiera, Corso Matteotti until you reach the Palio Field.
Buy here the discounted tickets online before 28 September!
INFO AND COSTS FORTHE DONKEY PALIO (1st October)
Prices of Piazza Risorgimento Grandstand
- Full price ticket 29.00 € (plus online presale). As of 28/9 price will be 35.00 € (plus online presale)
- Reduced price for over 65s € 24,00 (plus online presale). As of 28/9 price will be 29,00 € (plus online presale)
- Reduced price for children 3/15 years € 3,00 (plus online presale). As of 28/9 price will be 6,00 € (plus online presale)
- Reduced for children 0/3 years (who do not occupy a seat): FREE
The parent is asked to show the child’s ID card upon entry.
Prices of Piazza Miroglio Grandstand (start and arrival on this square)
- Full price ticket 39,00 € (plus online presale) As of 28/9 price will be 45,00 € (plus online presale)
- Reduced price for over 65s € 32,00 (plus online presale) As of 28/9 price will bed 37,00 € (plus online presale)
- Reduced price for children 3/15 years € 4,00 (plus online presale) As of 28/9 price will be 8,00 € (plus online presale)
- Reduced for children 0/3 years (who do not occupy a seat) FREE
The parent is asked to show the child’s ID card upon entry.
INFO AND COSTS FOR THE HISTORICAL RE-ENACTMENT (30 September)
Prices of Single Grandstand
- Full price ticket 29,00 € (plus online presale). As of 28/9 price will be 35,00 € (plus online presale)
- Reduced price for over 65s 24€ (plus online presale). As of 28/9 price will be 29,00 € (plus online presale)
- Reduced price for children 3/15 years 3,00 € (plus online presale). As of 28/9 price will be 6,00 € (plus online presale)
- Reduced for children 0/3 years (who do not occupy a seat): FREE
The parent is asked to show the child’s ID card upon entry.
Box office opening in Piazza Risorgimento:
Saturday 30 September from 10 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. (subject to ticket availability) Sunday 1 October from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (subject to ticket availability)
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Please send an e-mail to: info@fieradeltartufo.org