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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
By Jose Maestro · Editor · MadridFact-checked by Suites & Sunsets editorial desk
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Historic festival · Ostuni
Cavalcata di Sant'Oronzo
25–27 August 2026
2026
25–27 August 2026
2027
25–27 August 2027
Where
Ostuni
What it is
Cavalcata di Sant'Oronzo explained
Horses in red-and-gold caparisons ride through the white city carrying knights, an 18th-century thanksgiving for the end of the plague.
Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Ostuni tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.
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Asked by first-time visitors
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Cavalcata di Sant'Oronzo, explained
What is Cavalcata di Sant'Oronzo?
Horses in red-and-gold caparisons ride through the white city carrying knights, an 18th-century thanksgiving for the end of the plague. It's a historic event held in Ostuni.
When is Cavalcata di Sant'Oronzo in 2026?
Cavalcata di Sant'Oronzo runs 25–27 August 2026 in Ostuni. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.
When is Cavalcata di Sant'Oronzo in 2027?
The provisional 2027 dates are 25–27 August 2027, in Ostuni.
Is Cavalcata di Sant'Oronzo free to attend?
Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Cavalcata di Sant'Oronzo is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.
Where should I stay for Cavalcata di Sant'Oronzo?
Book a room in Ostuni itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Ostuni also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.
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- I'm visiting Cavalcata di Sant'Oronzo for the first time. List the 5 things I must see and 3 I can skip, and say why.
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- I have half a day in Cavalcata di Sant'Oronzo. What is the most representative thing to do?
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