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.
INFO AND PRICES DONKEY PALIO
Grandstand Prices Piazza Risorgimento
The Risorgimento Grandstand allows you to watch the Palio from a privileged and exclusive seat
- Full price ticket: 50,00 € (plus online presale fees)
- Reduced ticket for children 6/12 years: 25,00 € (plus online presale fees)
- Reduced ticket for children 3/5 years: 5,00 € (plus online presale fees)
- Reduced ticket for children 0/3 years: (who do not occupy the seat): FREE ENTRY
The parent is asked to present the child’s ID at the time of entry.
Grandstand prices Piazza Miroglio
- Full price ticket: 35,00 € (plus online presale fees)
- Reduced ticket for children 6/12 years: 17,50 € (plus online presale fees)
- Reduced ticket for children 3/5 years: 5,00 € (plus online presale fees)
- Reduced ticket for children 0/3 years: (who do not occupy the seat): FREE ENTRY
The parent is asked to present the child’s ID at the time of entry.
Tickets on sale at the Ente Fiera offices (Piazza Medford, 3) from 1 September (from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.) to 30 September (until 4 p.m.)
Tickets on sale ONLINE from 29 July to 2 October at 2 p.m.
Box office opening in Piazza Risorgimento:
Saturday 1 October from 10 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. (subject to ticket availability)
Sunday 2 October from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (subject to ticket availability)
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Please write an email to: info@fieradeltartufo.org
