Events in Marche

A rousing horse race event that involves long wooden jousts, an athletic flag-throwing competition, and a parade that involves hundreds of citizens in opulent costumes is what you'll find at La Quintana in Ascoli Piceno.

Incredible costumes, perfect arias, a warm breeze and a regal setting is what you'll experience at the Macerata Opera Festival.

A grand event of historic traditions and modern fun takes place every May in Jesi.

Every year the town of Sarnano recalls its medieval past with the historic re-enactment of the palio events that once pitted the districts against each other.

In the spiritual center of Loreto, home to the "Holy House" of Mary, pilgrims come from all over the world for religious reasons.

An annual pilgrimage initiated by Pope John Paul II in 1978 leads faithful followers from Macerata to Loreto, on foot.

An annual pilgrimage initiated by Pope John Paul II in 1978 leads faithful followers from Macerata to Loreto, on foot.