# Palio di Asti festival preparations and festivities

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/palio-di-asti-festival-preparations-and-festivities
> Updated: 2026-08-31T12:45:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Preparations for the Palio di Asti began in Piazza Alfieri with phased construction and traffic closures. To manage the historical Carroccio, the Asti municipality partnered with the Associazione ricreativa culturale cooperativa 2.0 to provide logistics, specialized workers, a veterinarian, and the transport of six oxen.

As the event approached, festivities expanded into the Piedmont region. Nizza Monferrato scheduled activities including a parade themed ‘Medieval Medicine, Balance of the Four Humors’ and a blessing for the horse and jockey. Simultaneously, San Damiano d’Asti launched ‘Settembre Sandamianese,’ featuring the San Damiano Summer Festival with musical performances and traditional events leading up to the main race on September 6.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Palio di Asti festivities begin in Nizza Monferrato and San Damiano d’Asti

Nizza Monferrato and San Damiano d’Asti are hosting cultural festivals and parades in preparation for the Palio di Asti race scheduled for September 6.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palio-di-asti-festivities-begin-in-nizza-monferrato-and-san-damiano-dasti

### 2026-08-08: Palio di Asti preparations begin in Piazza Alfieri

Preparations and logistical arrangements are underway for the Palio di Asti, including traffic closures in Piazza Alfieri and a partnership with a Basilicata-based association to manage the ceremonial Carroccio

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palio-di-asti-preparations-begin-in-piazza-alfieri

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