The Palio, Siena

Name: The Palio, Siena
Start: 2026-07-02T19:30:00+0000
Location: Piazza del Campo

The Palio, Siena – 16th August 2026

Seat Details: The Palio & kerchief of the Contrada package

Highlights:

Palio & kerchief of Contrada package – Price and availability is on request.
A ticket to view the Palio from a seat in the specially-erected galleries within the Piazza del Campo
Package would also include a Souvenir kerchief in the colours and symbols of one of the competing contrades.

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The Palio, Siena – 2nd July 2026

Seat Details: The Palio & kerchief of Contrada package

Highlights:

Palio & kerchief of Contrada package – Price and availability is on request
A ticket to view the Palio from a seat in specially-erected galleries within the Piazza del Campo
Package would also include a Souvenir kerchief in the colours and symbols of one of the competing contrades.

100% Official & Authorised view our event guarantee.

FAQs

Where are Palio tickets located?

There are individual Grandstand Seat tickets are in the shaded sections of the campo. Also Balcony and Window positions are in all areas of the campo.

We are able to offer the Palio & kerchief of Contrada package, Price and availability is on request.

What is The Palio?

The Palio di Siena is an annual horse race held twice a year held twice each year, on 2 July and 16 August in Siena, Italy’s central Piazza del Campo. Ten horses and riders, bareback and dressed in the appropriate colours, represent ten of the seventeen contrade, or city wards, in a tradition dating back to the 17th century. competing for a prized silk banner, known as the drappellone.

The Palio held on 2 July is named Palio di Provenzano, in honour of the Madonna of Provenzano, a Marian devotion particular to Siena which developed around an icon from the Terzo Camollia area of the city. The Palio held on 16 August is named Palio dell’Assunta, in honour of the Assumption of Mary.

What time does the race start and end?

The time to be in your reserved ticket position is by 4:45 pm; in most instances the race/event will over by 8:15 pm.

What is the prize for winning?

The winning contrada receives a special silk banner, or drappellone, which is a unique work of art created by a different artist each year.

What happens after the race?

After the winning horse/jockey crosses the finish line, a full celebration of the winning Contrada will begin (as one could expect). Once this celebration starts there is no time limit; eventually the winning Contrada members will make their way with their winning horse and jockey to leave the campo, passing Fonte Gaia and exiting the campo at San Martino. In July, the winning Contrada take their celebration to the Church of the Provenzano; in August the initial celebration finds its way to the Duomo (Siena Cathedral). Eventually the winning Contrada will make their way back to their own neighborhood to continue their celebrations. These celebitory actions are not “closed” to the public.

Can children attend the Palio?

Yes, children can attend, but suggest the minimum age to consider is 5 years. Unfortunately, discounts for Palio tickets are not able to be offered for children.

What happens if it rains?

If there is rain on the day of the Palio (July 2nd or August 16), making the track conditions not suitable to run the race or Invalid “Mossa” for the start of the Palio that does not allow the start before sunset, then the race will be rescheduled for the next day (July 3rd or August 17) or even the day after if necessary. Your tickets are valid for the race whichever day it is run. Unfortunately there are are no refunds if you are not able to stay over for the rescheduled race. We highly recommend that you also book your stay the night or two nights following the day of the Palio to ensure that you will be able to attend the event, even if it is postponed.

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The Palio in Siena is held twice a year; on July 2nd and August 16th.