Celebrations in honor of the SS. Salvatore 2025

Countdown, for the celebrations in honor of the SS. Salvatore, owner of the Cathedral Basilica.
Between music, culture and traditions, a rich program of events to experience Cefalù from 28 July to 10 August 2025.

Religious program


From July 28th to August 4th

8:30 pm: Via Candeloro, votive shrine in front of the church of S. Oliva, Novena with traditional popular hymns of thanks to Jesus the Savior by the Cathedral and Itria Parishes.

Saturday 2 August

5:30 pm: Piazza Duomo, Delivery of the flag of the SS. Salvatore to the Bishop by the Mayor
6:00 pm: Deployment of the flag of ”SS. Salvatore” and solemn ringing
6:15 pm: Blessing of the “Disciples of the SS. Salvatore” and Translation of the Image of the SS. Salvatore in the Cathedral.

Sunday 3 August

9:30 am: In the cathedral, Eucharistic celebration
11:30 am: In the cathedral, Eucharistic capitular celebration
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm: Dies Domini Dies Spei Hope in music, organ contemplation by Maestro Diego Cannizzaro
6:00 pm: In the cathedral, Eucharistic celebration.

Monday 4 August

5:45 pm: In the Cathedral, welcome of the city’s parishes on pilgrimage
6:00 pm: In the Cathedral, Eucharistic celebration.

Tuesday 5 August

09:00 am: In the Cathedral, Eucharistic celebration
7:30 pm: In the Episcopio, Reception of the Civil and Military Authorities by St. ER Monsignor Bishop and transfer to the Cathedral
8:00 pm: In the Cathedral, Lucernal Liturgy presided over by St. ER Monsignor Giuseppe Marciante Bishop of Cefalù
8:45 pm: In front of the steps of the Cathedral: “A church addumata”, Tapestry of light from the architecture of the Cathedral
by the Diocese and the Coop. Soc. “The Sign”.
9:15 pm: Via Candeloro, Votive shrine in front of the church of S. Olive, Novena with traditional popular hymns of thanks to the SS. Salvatore by the Cathedral and Itria Parishes.

Wednesday 6 August

9:30 am: In the Cathedral, Eucharistic Celebration
11:30 am: In the Cathedral, Eucharistic Chapter Celebration
6:30 pm: In the Episcopio, Reception of the Civil and Military Authorities by St. ER Monsignor Bishop and transfer to the Cathedral
7:00 pm: In the Cathedral, Pontifical Eucharistic Celebration presided over by St. ER Monsignor Giuseppe Marciante Bishop of Cefalù
8.00 pm: From the Cathedral, Solemn Procession in honor of Jesus the Savior with the relic of the Holy Wood, presided over by HE Msgr. Giuseppe Marciante, Bishop of Cefalù; at the end of the procession in Piazza Duomo: “Speech of the Bishop to the City“ and Blessing on the City.

Civil and entertainment program


Saturday 2 August

5:30 pm: Piazza Duomo, Delivery of the flag of the SS. Salvatore to the Bishop by the Mayor
6:00 pm: Piazza Duomo, Official opening of the celebrations with the traditional unfolding of the SS flag. Salvatore on the Cathedral Basilica and firing the traditional 9 blank shots
6:15 pm: Tour, through the streets and squares of the city, of the musical band “VM. Pintorno” of the Polis Kephaloidion Culture Center with performance of symphonic marches in the squares: Diaz, Garibaldi, Duomo
6:30 pm: Sala delle Capriate, Preview ‘Ntinna a Mari: presentation of the annual edition, the Palo Flag and the special issue attached to the magazine “Cefalù 1131”
6:30 pm: Historic centre, procession of folk groups: “Sopranese banners” of Petralia Soprana “Gazzara” of Caltavuturo, “Viginti Millys” of Lascari, “Sopranese banners” of Petralia Soprana and “Ballo Pantomima della Cordella” of Petralia Sottana (itinerary: Piazza Diaz, Via Matteotti, Piazza Garibaldi, Corso Ruggero, Piazza Duomo, Via CO. Di Bordonaro, Via Vittorio Emanuele, Piazza Colombo, Via Falcone e Borsellino, Via Cavour, Piazza Diaz, via Matteotti, via Umberto I).
8:00 pm: Piazza Duomo, symphonic marches performed by the musical band “V. M. Pintorno” of the Polis Kephaloidion Culture Center.
10:00 pm: Seafront “Giuseppe Giardina”, Concert Alessandra Salerno & NoQuiet Women Orchestra in “Rosa d’amuri”.

Sunday 3 August

6:00 pm: Spinito district, symphonic marches performed by the musical band “Cefalù City” of Cefalù
8:00 pm: Largo Di Giorgio (municipal villa), symphonic marches performed by the musical band “City of Cefalù” of Cefalù
8:30 pm: Historic center and Seafront Giardina, Performance “The living paintings” curated by “Young people together”
9:30 pm: S.Cicero Municipal Theatre, Maria Elisa Di Fatta Award – XV EDITION by the Ass. Cult. Mus extension. “St. Cecilia” and Ass. Sicilian “Music for Man”.

Monday 4 August

09:00 am: Firecracker firing and tour of the musical band “VM. Pintorno” of the Polis Kephaloidion Culture Center
4:30 pm: Seafront Giardina, Gioco delle Pignate on the stretch of beach below Piazza Colombo
6:00 pm: Presidiana Village, Largo in front of the Sant’Agata VM church, symphonic marches performed by the musical band “V. M. Pintorno” of the Polis Kephaloidion Culture Center.
6:00 pm: Sala delle Capriate, Awarding of the 2025 Ruggero II Prize to Prof. Giuseppe Saja, organized by the Cefalù Città di Ruggero Association
6:30 pm: Vecchia Marina, Inauguration of the Third Photographic Exhibition “La ‘Ntinna a Mari between faith, competition and celebration”
8:00 pm: Piazza Sant’Ambrogio, symphonic marches performed by the musical band “V. M. Pintorno” of the Polis Kephaloidion Culture Center.
10:00 pm: Seafront Giuseppe Giardina, musical show and DJ set “I 40 CHE BALLANO I 90”.

Tuesday 5 August

09:00 am: Shooting of firecrackers and tour of the musical band “City of Cefalù” in the historic center
4:00 pm: Shot of the traditional 9 blank shots in thanks to the SS. SALVATORE for having escaped the danger of the earthquake of 5 February 1783
6:30 pm: Piazza Duomo, symphonic marches performed by the musical band “Santa Cecilia“
7:30 pm: Piazza Duomo, Transfer of the Civil and Military Authorities to the Episcopio and subsequently, together with the Ecclesiastical Authorities, to the Basilica-Cathedral
9:00 pm: Piazza Duomo, symphonic marches performed by the musical band “Santa Cecilia”
10:00 pm: Seafront Giuseppe Giardina, IRENE GRANDI in “Fiera di me 2025 – 30 years on tour“.

Wednesday 6 August

09:00 am: Shot of the traditional 9 blank shots and round of the musical band “VM. Pintorno” through the streets of the historic center.
12:00 pm: Piazza Duomo, symphonic marches performed by the band “City of Cefalù“
2.30 pm: Pier (Piazza Marina), Waiting for the ‘NTINNA A MARI, by the Association ‘Ntinna a Mari
4.00 pm: Pier (Piazza Marina), Traditional ‘NTINNA A MARI, by the Association ‘Ntinna a Mari
6.00 pm: Historic Centre, Music Band Tour “City of Cefalù“
6.30pm: City Palace – Cathedral, Procession of the Civil and Military Authorities with Pages and Dealer. Band accompaniment by the musical band “VM. Pintorno“
00.30 am: Pier (Piazza Marina) FIREWORKS DISPLAY organized by the company Pirolandia srl of La Rosa Giuseppe.

Sunday 10 August

6.00 pm: Piazza Duomo, lower the flag of the SS. Salvatore and symphonic marches performed by the band “City of Cefalù“
8.00 pm: Largo Di Giorgio (municipal villa), symphonic marches performed by the band “Santa Cecilia“.

Piazza Colombo, from 2 to 10 August: Traditional Market SS Salvatore.

The artistic and technical creation of the lights is handled by the Luminaria Led Plescia Group company.

Exhibitions:


Piazza Duomo – Santa Caterina Octagon

“HERITAGE. Shapes and colors from the UNESCO Site”, edited by Rosalba Galla (from 31 July to 17 August – hours: 10:00 – 13:00; 18:00 – 22:00) – free entry.

Largo heroes of the sea – Old pier

3° Photographic exhibition “La ‘Ntinna a Mari between faith, competition and celebration” (from 4 to 10 August from 6pm to 10pm).

Event Details
  • Start Date
    28 July 2025 20:30
  • End Date
    10 August 2025 23:59
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Event Details
  • Start Date
    28 July 2025 20:30
  • End Date
    10 August 2025 23:59
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  • Category