The wait is over! The official schedule of solemn celebrations in honor of the Santi Patroni Erasmo e Marciano for the 2026 edition has finally been revealed. From May 30 to June 2, Gaeta is getting ready to experience the most intense and exciting days of the year, combining deep faith, art, culture, and major public events.
This year’s calendar is packed: from the highly anticipated concert by The Kolors at Molo Santa Maria, to the traditional Palio del Mare, right up to the unmissable, spectacular fireworks display.
To help you not miss a single moment of this grand patronal festival, we have broken down the schedule for you day by day.
🎸 Public Events Schedule: Concerts, Fair, and Shows
Saturday, May 30
- 18.00: In Via Annunziata, opening of the traditional “Fiera dei Santi Patroni”.
- 19.00: Lighting of the wonderful artistic light displays by the Lucio della Posta company.
- 20.00: Flag-waving performance along Via Annunziata by “Le Tre Torri” of Minturno.
Sunday, May 31 – Palio Day
- 16.30: Gathering of the crews for the Palio del Mare on the parvis of the Santuario della SS. Annunziata.
- 16.45: Departure of the historical procession towards the Duomo, accompanied by the Sbandieratori dei Casali di Minturno (along Lungomare G. Caboto).
- 18.00: Official start of the Palio del Mare race (Lungomare G. Caboto, old town side).
- 20.30: Palio awards ceremony at the Bastione de “La Favorita”.
- 21.00: Concert by the “Manhattan Swing Band” on the parvis of the Annunziata.
Monday, June 1 – The Big Night
- 18.00: Procession of civil and military authorities, accompanied by the Storico Complesso Bandistico “E. Montano” di Gaeta.
- 22.00: 🎤 “THE KOLORS” Concert at Molo Santa Maria!
- Following (after the concert): From the cliff of Punta Stendardo, Grand Nighttime Fireworks Show by the award-winning company “L’Artificiosa”.
Tuesday, June 2 – The Feast Day
- 9.00 / 9.15: Festive ringing of the church bells, morning fireworks salute (diana), and parade through the city streets by the Gran Concerto Bandistico “Città di Noicattaro”.
- 20.00: Traditional Daytime Fireworks Tribute of the city, again by “L’Artificiosa” (from Punta Stendardo).
- 21.30: Operatic-Symphonic Concert by the Gran Concerto Bandistico Città di Noicattaro on the parvis of the Annunziata.
🙏 Religious Events Schedule: Devotion
The moments of faith represent the beating heart of these days, the culmination of a spiritual journey that involves the entire Archdiocese.
- From May 23 to 31: At 17.30 Recitation of the Rosary and at 18.00 Novena to the Patron Saints in the city’s parishes.
- Monday, June 1 (19.00): Concelebrated Vigil Mass in the presence of the authorities. At the end, the traditional and heartfelt offering of candles and flowers to the Patron Saints by the Mayor of Gaeta.
- Tuesday, June 2 (The Solemn Day):
- 11.00: Celebration of the Eucharist.
- 17.30: Solemn Pontifical Mass in the Basilica Cattedrale presided over by Archbishop Mgr. Luigi Vari.
- 18.30: 🕊️ Solemn Procession of the reliquary busts of the Santi Patroni Erasmo e Marciano through the city streets. A deeply moving moment, accompanied by marching bands.
🚦 Traffic, Parking, and ZTL: Ask Enea!
During the days of the festival, especially on June 1 and 2, the city will be (wonderfully) filled with thousands of visitors. There will inevitably be changes to traffic patterns, streets closed for the procession, and special activations of the ZTL (limited traffic zone) in Gaeta Medievale.
Don’t risk fines and don’t stress over parking! Use Enea, our virtual assistant integrated with the City OS system. Just ask him: “Where do I park for The Kolors concert?” or “Is the ZTL active tonight for the fireworks?” to get real-time answers.
Enjoy the festival in complete peace of mind. Evviva Sant’Erasmo! Evviva San Marciano!
