Arezzo prepares for the 150th edition of the Giostra del Saracino
With the official approval of the new calendar by the City Council, Arezzo officially dives into its 95th Jousting Year of the modern era. 2026 promises to be a memorable year, not only for the solemnity of its traditions but for the achievement of the historic milestone: the 150th edition of the Giostra del Saracino in September.
A year of passion, vibrant colors, and history is about to begin: Arezzo is ready to take to the square once again.
Saturday, January 10
6:00 PM
CEREMONY OF THE OFFERING OF THE CANDLE TO BLESSED GREGORY X
Saturday, February 7
Cloister of the Town Hall
11:00 AM
JOUSTERS AWARD CEREMONY
Sunday, February 15
Arezzo Cathedral
9:30 PM
THE JOUST PAYS HOMAGE TO OUR LADY OF COMFORT
Sunday, March 1
City Council Chamber
11:00 AM
CIVITAS ARETII AWARD
Friday, June 12
City Council Chamber
11:00 AM
PRESENTATION OF THE GOLDEN LANCE OF THE 149th EDITION
Saturday, June 13
Piazza del Comune
9:30 PM
DRAW FOR THE JOUSTS AND OATH OF THE CAPTAINS
From Sunday, June 14 to Tuesday, June 16
Piazza Grande
from 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM
PRACTICE SESSIONS FOR DEBUT AND MAIN JOUSTERS
Wednesday, June 17
Piazza Grande
from 9:30 PM
RACE SIMULATION
Thursday, June 18
Piazza Grande
from 9:30 PM
FINAL REHEARSAL
Friday, June 19
Piazza San Francesco
from 11:30 AM
HORSE INSPECTION AND INVESTITURE OF THE JOUSTERS
from 8:30 PM, in the squares near the Quarter headquarters
TRADITIONAL PRE-JOUST DINNERS
Saturday, June 20
Piazza Grande
149th GIOSTRA DEL SARACINO
Thursday, August 6
Cathedral
9:30 PM
CEREMONY OF THE OFFERING OF THE CANDLE TO SAINT DONATUS
Saturday, August 29
City Council Chamber
11:00 AM
PRESENTATION OF THE GOLDEN LANCE OF THE 150th EDITION
Sunday, August 30
Piazza del Comune
9:30 PM
DRAW FOR THE JOUSTS AND OATH OF THE CAPTAINS
From Monday, August 31 to Wednesday, September 2
Piazza Grande
from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
PRACTICE SESSIONS FOR DEBUT AND MAIN JOUSTERS
Thursday, September 3
Piazza Grande
from 5:00 PM
RACE SIMULATION
Friday, September 4
Piazza Grande
from 11:00 AM
FINAL REHEARSAL
Saturday, September 5
Piazza San Francesco
from 11:30 AM
HORSE INSPECTION AND INVESTITURE OF THE JOUSTERS
from 8:30 PM, in the squares near the Quarter headquarters
TRADITIONAL PRE-JOUST DINNERS
Sunday, September 6
Piazza Grande
150th GIOSTRA DEL SARACINO
Informazioni
Contatti:
+39 0575 377462
giostradelsaracino@comune.arezzo.it
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
WHEN
from January 10 to September 6, 2026
WHERE
Arezzo
Various locations
