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Festa della Madonna dell'Arco

Easter Monday, 6 April 2026

2026

Easter Monday, 6 April 2026

2027

Dates confirmed later — moveable feast

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What it is

Festa della Madonna dell'Arco explained

Barefoot 'fujenti' in white with red and blue sashes run in confraternities from Naples to the sanctuary at Sant'Anastasia, drums beating all the way.

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 Naples & Pompeii tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.

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Festa della Madonna dell'Arco, explained

What is Festa della Madonna dell'Arco?

Barefoot 'fujenti' in white with red and blue sashes run in confraternities from Naples to the sanctuary at Sant'Anastasia, drums beating all the way. It's a religious event held in Naples & Pompeii.

When is Festa della Madonna dell'Arco in 2026?

Festa della Madonna dell'Arco runs Easter Monday, 6 April 2026 in Naples & Pompeii. 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.

Is Festa della Madonna dell'Arco free to attend?

Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Festa della Madonna dell'Arco 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 Festa della Madonna dell'Arco?

Book a room in Naples & Pompeii 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 Naples & Pompeii also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.

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