The Holy Week processions in the Sorrento Peninsula are among the most evocative events of Holy Week in Campania. In Sorrento, Piano di Sorrento, Meta, Sant’Agnello, Vico Equense and Massa Lubrense,
the rites wind through historic alleys, centuries-old churches and unique views of the sea, creating an intense and deeply identifying atmosphere.
From the white procession of Holy Thursday to the solemn black processions of Good Friday, each procession tells a story made up of brotherhoods, symbols and rituals handed down for generations.
In this guide you will find all the processions of Holy Week 2026 in the Sorrento Peninsula, organized by day and municipality.
This article is continuously updated: it will be integrated with official timetables, detailed routes on the individual processions.
Holy Monday processions 2026 in the Sorrento Peninsula
In this guide you will find all the processions of Holy Week 2026 in the Sorrento Peninsula, organized by day and municipality.
Sorrento: Procession of the Addolorata Madre
Holy Week opens in Sorrento with the Procession of Our Lady of Sorrows, an intimate and intimate rite that anticipates the more solemn celebrations.
The procession of the Confraternity of San Giovanni in Fontibus of Marina Grande, in Sorrento, crosses the city center with a slow and rhythmic rhythm, accompanied by songs and funeral marches. The figure of the Virgin of Sorrows becomes the spiritual fulcrum of the procession, evoking a strong sense of emotional participation among residents and visitors.
Processions of Holy Tuesday 2026 in the Sorrento Peninsula
Piano di Sorrento: Procession of the Luigini
In Piano di Sorrento, Holy Tuesday is marked by the Procession of the Luigini, so called by the organizing brotherhood, B. V. Immacolata and of Saints Nicola and Luigi.
At 8.00 pm following the liturgy of the Word in the Basilica, the Procession group starts: Chapel of the Oratory of San Nicola, Via Santa Margherita, Via Stazione, Via San Michele.
Procession route
Sagrato Basilica San Michele Arcangelo: partenza processione con banda musicale ‘Città di Sorrento‘, itinerario: Via Francesco Ciampa, Cappellina Madonna delle Grazie Villa Ciampa, Via Madonna di Rosella, Via San Giovanni, Cappella di San Giovanni, Via Cassano, Via Gottola, Seconda Traversa Bagnulo, Via Bagnulo, Croce in Piperno, Via Casa Rosa, Piazza Cota, Corso Italia, Piazza Repubblica, Mercato Ortofrutticolo, Via Mercato, Via delle Rose, Piazza delle Rose, Via San Michele, Basilica San Michele Arcangelo – Benedizione conclusiva.
Processions on Holy Wednesday 1 April 2026 in the Sorrento Peninsula
Piano di Sorrento: Historical representation of the Passion
Holy Wednesday in Piano di Sorrento is dedicated to the historical representation of the Passion of Christ, an event that combines theater and religious tradition.
Scenes of the Passion are staged in Piazza Cota and along the city streets, involving costumed figures and offering a moment of reflection that prepares for the rites of the Easter Triduum.
Processions of Holy Thursday 2 April 2026 in the Sorrento Peninsula
Maundy Thursday marks one of the most iconic moments of Holy Week, with the famous white processions, a symbol of adoration and meditation.
Meta: White Procession - Confraternity of the SS Immaculate
In Meta, the white procession of the Confraternity of the SS Immaculate leaves on the evening of Holy Thursday at 8.30 pm.
The brothers, dressed in white tunics, walk through the streets of the town illuminated by soft lights, creating an atmosphere suspended between sacred and visual suggestion.
Procession route
Via Cesine, Piazza S. M. Del Lauro, Corso Italia, Via del Lauro, Via Vocale, Via Caracciolo, Piazza Casale, Via Caracciolo, Via S. Lucia, Chiesa di Santa Lucia (Altare della Reposizione), Via Lamma, Via G. B. Liguori, Piazza Ascensore, Via A. Cosenza, Via Caracciolo fino a Ponte Madonna di Rosella, Via Caraccioo, Via C. Colombo, Corso Italia, Basilica di Santa Maria del Lauro (Altare della Reposizione), Cappella dell’Arciconfraternita.
Sant’Agnello: Procession of the Giuseppini
The Procession of the Josephites in Sant’Agnello is the procession of the Confraternity of the Sacred Heart of Mary and Saint Joseph.
The procession crosses the city center accompanied by band music and singing the song of the “Stabat Mater” performed by the procession choirs, starting on the evening of Holy Thursday at 8.15 pm.
Procession route
Santuario San Giuseppe (Consegna del Calice e Cerimonia di Uscita), Via San Giuseppe, Corso Italia, Via A. Balsamo, Piazza Matteotti, Via Don Minzoni, Via Diaz, Via M. Lauro, Via Iommella Piccola, Via F. S. Ciampa, Piazza della Repubblica, Corso Italia, Chiesa Parrocchiale (Altare della Reposizione), Corso Italia, Sottomonte, Corso Italia, Via dei Gerani, Via M.B. Gargiulo, Via F. S. Del Giudice, Via M. B. Gargiulo, Via Maiano, Santuraio San Giuseppe (cerimonia di rientro).
Piano di Sorrento: White procession of the S.S. Annunziata
The White Procession of the S.S. Annunziata leaves from the Basilica of San Michele on the evening of Holy Thursday after the Coena Domini Mass at 8.15pm. Accompanying the procession are the songs of the male “Miserere” and the notes of the anthem “Genti Tutti” sung by a choir of around 450 female voices.
Procession route
Largo dell’Annunziata UNA COMUNITA’ IN CAMMINO – Cerimonia di uscita della Processione che proseguirà lungo il seguente itinerario: Via Carlo Amalfi – Via Bagnulo – Via dei Pini – Corso Italia – Via Cavottole – Chiesa di Santa Teresa (altare della reposizione) – Rampa Santa Teresa – Piazzetta delle Rose – Via delle Rose – Via Carlo Amalfi – Via Francesco Ciampa – Traversa Gottola – Via Gottola – Via Cassano – Via Madonna di Rosella – Chiesa della Madonna di Rosella (altare della reposizione) – Via Bagnulo – Via Carlo Amalfi – Largo San Michele – Basilica di San Michele Arcangelo (altare della reposizione)
Piano di Sorrento: Procession rossa dell’Arciconfraternita della SS. Trinità
The Red Procession of Trinity is the oldest in the Piano area, founded in 1573. The name “Pilgrims and Convalescents” is due to the task of providing assistance and hospitality to the faithful on pilgrimage to the great destinations of Christianity, such as Rome, Jerusalem or Santiago de Compostela. The procession starts at 9.15pm from the Church of the S.S. Trinità.
Procession route
(Uscita degli incappucciati dalla cappella dell’Arciconfraternita) – Via Gennaro Maresca – Trav. 1 Via Gennaro Maresca – Via Cavottole – Via Santa Teresa – chiesa di Santa Teresa (Altare della Reposizione) – rampa Santa Teresa – Via San Michele – Chiesa di San Michele ((Altare della Reposizione) – Via Carlo Amalfi – Via delle Rose – Corso Italia – Via Cavone – Chiesa Parrocchiale ((Altare della Reposizione).
Sorrento: Procession Bianca, Arciconfraternita del SS Rosario
In Sorrento, the white procession is the first White Procession on Thursday, it is organized by the Archconfraternity of the SS. Rosario, visiting the altars of the Reposition.
The procession leaves in the evening at 8.30pm from the Church of Santi Felice e Baccolo.
Procession route
Via Tasso, Via San Cesareo, Piazza Tasso, Corso Italia, Largo Parsano Vecchio, Via del Mare, Via Fuoro, Vico III Fuoro, Via San Nicola, Via dell’Accademia, Via Tasso, Via Vittorio Veneto, Via San Francesco, Piazza Sant’Antonino, Via Luigi De Maio, Piazza Tasso, Corso Italia, Via Tasso.
Good Friday processions 3 April 2026 in the Sorrento Peninsula
Good Friday represents the most intense moment, with the famous black processions, symbol of mourning for the death of Christ.
Vico Equense: Purple Procession of the Archconfraternity of the Assumption and Monte dei Morti
In Vico Equense, the famous procession of the Dead Christ takes place on the evening of Good Friday. The hooded ones have purple robes and cross the whole city. The procession takes place on the evening of Good Friday and starts from the square of Castello Giusso at 8.15pm.
Procession route
Via Colonnella, Via S. Sofia, Via Nicotera, Corso Filangieri, Piazza Umberto I, Corso Umberto, Via Caccioppoli, Via S. Sofia, Via Roma, Piazza Umberto I, Via Filangieri, Via Mons. Natale
Meta: Black Procession of Our Lady of Sorrows
In Meta the two processions are held at two distinct moments:
The black procession of Our Lady of Sorrows takes place on the night of Good Friday, starting from the Church of the Madonna del Lauro in Meta at 2.30 am.
Procession route
Piazza S. M. del Lauro – Solenne Cerimonia di Uscita – Via Flavio Gioia, Via S.E. De Martino, Via G. Marconi, Vico Casa Miccio, Via Casa Miccio, Via del Lauro, Via Municipio, Via Caracciolo, Piazza Casale, Via Meta, Via A. Cosenza, Via E. De Martino, Via Caracciolo. Via S. Lucia, Chiesa di Santa Lucia (Altare della Reposizione), Via Lamma, Via G. B. Liguori, Piazza Ascensore (Momento di Preghiera), Via A. Cosenza, Via C. Colombo, Corso Italia, Basilica Santa Maria del Lauro (Cerimonia di Rientro e Altare della Reposizione).
Meta: Procession Nera dell'Arciconfraternita del SS. Crocifisso e Pio Monte dei Morti
The black procession of the Archconfraternity of the SS. Crocifisso e Pio Monte dei Morti takes place on the evening of Good Friday, starting from the Church of the Madonna del Lauro in Meta at 8.00 pm.
Procession route
Piazza S. M. del Lauro, Via del Lauro, Via Vocale, Via Caracciolo, Via S. Lucia, Via Lamma, Via G.B. Liguori, Via A. Cosenza, Via Caracciolo, Via Municipio, Via G. Marconi, Via del Salvatore, Via C. Colombo, Corso Italia, Basilica Santa Maria del Lauro.
Sant’Agnello: Procession Bianca del S.S. Sacramento
In Sant’Agnello, Good Friday is marked by two processions:
- The white procession of the SS Sacramento (night)
- The black procession of the Gonfalone (evening)
On the night of Good Friday (2.30 am) it is the white day of the Archconfraternity of the SS. Sacrament and Nativity of the Virgin Mary which begins the procession of the Addolorata through the streets of Sant’Agnello.
Procession route
Maria Madre della Speranza – Processione della Notte
Corso Italia (Chiesa sede dell’Arciconfraternita – Cerimonia di uscita con Pellegrino), Sagrato Parrocchiale (Consegna del Fazzoletto e visita all’Altare della Reposizione), Corso Italia fino a località Sottomonte, Corso Italia, Corso Marion Crawford, Via Nuovo Rione Cappuccini, Chiesa S. M. di Porto Salvo (Altare della Reposizione), Via Cappuccini, Via Angri, Via Armando Diaz, Via Mariano Lauro, Via Iommella Piccola, Via Paola Zancani, Via Iommella Grande, Via F. Saverio Ciampa, Piazza della Repubblica, Corso Italia, Sede dell’Arciconfraternita (Solenne Cerimonia di Rientro della Processione).
Sant’Agnello: Procession Nera del Gonfalone
On the evening of Good Friday at 8.45 pm the black procession of the Archconfraternity of the Monte dei Morti of Saints Prisco and Agnello starts to carry out its procession of the Dead Christ.
With the black “uniform” and red mozzetta, this procession shows an aesthetic characteristic that differentiates it from other processions on the peninsula.
Procession route
Corso Italia, Piazza della Repubblica, Via F. S. Ciampa, Via Iommella Piccola, Via M. Lauro, Via A. Balsamo, Corso Italia, Via Maiano, Via M. B. Gargiulo, Via F. S. Del Giudice, Via M. B. Gargiulo, Via dei Gerani, Corso Italia, Chiesa Parrocchiale.
Al rientro, benedizione con il Legno della Croce e canto degli inni “Miserere” e “Ah sì! Versate Lacrime“
The Good Friday processions in Piano di Sorrento
Piano di Sorrento is one of the places richest in Good Friday events.
It has a total of 5 processions, 2 black and 2 white between the historic center and Mortora and the red procession of Trinità.
Mortora: Procession Bianca dell’Addolorata della Confraternita della Purificazione di Maria SS.ma
On the night of Good Friday at 2.30 am the first of the two night processions starts:
The white procession of the Addolorata of Mortora, which leaves from the church of Santa Maria Galatea at night at 2.30 in the morning. The strong point of this evocative procession is the female choir that sings the beautiful hymn “Il Figlio Mio“.
Procession route
Chiesa Santa Maria Galatea, via Mortora San Liborio, Corso Italia, via Cavottole, Chiesa Santa Teresa (Altare della Reposizione), rampa Santa Teresa, Corso Italia, via Gennaro Maresca, via Corbo, via Cavone, via Corbo, via Trinità, Basilica SS. Trinità (Altare della Reposizione), via Gennaro Maresca, via Petrulo, Rivolo San Liborio, Piazzetta Caterina Volpicelli, Cappella San Liborio (Altare della Reposizione), via San Liborio, via Mortora San Liborio, vico Mortora, Chiesa Santa Maria Galatea (Altare della Reposizione).
Piano di Sorrento: Procession Nera dell’Addolorata dell’Arciconfraternita della Morte e Orazione
On the night of Good Friday in Piano di Sorrento at 2.45 am the black procession of the Addolorata of the Archconfraternity of Death and Prayer starts.
This procession, which starts from the Church of San Michele on the night of Good Friday, is characterized by the songs of the Miserere of Selecchy, sung by men and the song of Calvary, sung by children.
Procession route
Basilica San Michele Arcangelo, (uscita Madonna Addolorata) – Via Carlo Amalfi, via delle Rose, via Ripa Cassano, via Madonna Rosella, Chiesa Santa Maria delle Grazie detta Rosella (Altare della Reposizione), via Bagnulo, II Traversa Bagnulo, via Gottola, traversa Gottola, via Francesco Ciampa, via Carlo Amalfi, via delle Rose, piazza Rose, via Santa Teresa (Chiesa e Altare della Reposizione), via Cavottole, Corso Italia, via Bagnulo, via Stazione, via San Michele, Basilica San Michele Arcangelo (Altare della Reposizione).
Mortora: Procession Bianca del Cristo Morto della Confraternita della Purificazione di Maria SS.ma
On the evening of Good Friday at 7.45 pm the white procession of the Confraternity of the Purification of Maria SS starts. but. The procession leaves from the church of Santa Maria Galatea in the evening at 7.45pm.
Procession route
Chiesa Santa Maria Galatea, via Mortora San Liborio, via San Liborio, via Mortora-San Liborio, vico Mortora, via Platani, via Cavone, Corso Italia, via Mortora-San Liborio, via Legittimo, via Acacie, via Sant’Andrea, Chiesa Santa Maria Galatea.
Piano di Sorrento: Procession Nera del Cristo Morto dell’Arciconfraternita della Morte e Orazione
On the evening of Good Friday in Piano di Sorrento at 8.15pm the black procession of the Dead Christ of the Archconfraternity of Death and Prayer starts.
This procession, which starts from the Church of San Michele on the evening of Good Friday, is characterized by the songs of the Miserere of Selecchy, sung by men and the song of Calvary, sung by children.
Procession route
Uscita Cristo Morto dalla Terra Santa Basilica, via Carlo Amalfi, Largo Annunziata, via Santa Margherita, via Stazione, via San Michele.
Largo San Michele incontro Cristo e Madonna Addolorata,
Via Francesco Ciampa, Mariano Maresca, via delle Rose, via Ripa Cassano, via Madonna Rosella, via Bagnulo, via Stazione, via dei Tigli, via Casa Rosa, via Bagnulo, via Pini, Corso Italia, piazza Repubblica, via Mercato, via delle Rose, via Carlo Amalfi, Largo San Michele, Basilica San Michele Arcangelo.
Trinity: Red Procession of the Archconfraternity of the SS. Trinity of Pilgrims and Convalescents
The Trinity procession in Piano di Sorrento is the only procession dressed in red in the entire Sorrento peninsula and unlike the Holy Thursday procession, they carry in procession the statues of Our Lady of Sorrows (a beautiful papier-mâché from Lecce) and the Dead Christ, the latter in wood and sculpted in Ortisei in 2010 exclusively for the brothers of Trinità. The procession leaves from the church of Trinità on the evening of Good Friday at 8.15pm.
Procession route
Uscita degli incappucciati dalla cappella dell’Arciconfraternita – Via Gennaro Maresca – uscita dalla Chiesa Parrocchiale delle icone della Madonna Addolorata e del Cristo Morto accolte dal coro del Miserere nel piazzale antistante la Chiesa, ingresso dei tre gruppi all’interno della processione – Via Cavone – Corso Italia – Via Cavottole – Via Traversa Gennaro Maresca – Via Gennaro Maresca – Chiesa Parrocchiale
Sorrento: Procession bianca di Santa Monica
On the night between Thursday and Friday, the White Procession, organized by the Venerable Archconfraternity of Santa Monica, departs from the ancient Church of the Santissima Annunziata at 3:00 am.
The brothers of Santa Monica visit the Altars of the Reposition, carrying the statue of Our Lady of Sorrows. The participants are all strictly hooded with the exception of the Miserere choristers.
Procession route
Via Fuoro, Vico II Fuoro, Corso Italia, Piazza Tasso, Via San Cesareo, Via Tasso, Via Vittorio Veneto, Via San Francesco, Piazza Sant’Antonino, Via Luigi De Maio, Piazza Tasso, Via Correale, Via Rota, Via Capasso, Corso Italia, Piazza Tasso, Corso Italia, Via Parsano Vecchio, Via del Mare, Via Fuoro.
Sorrento: Procession Nera del Cristo Morto dell’Arciconfraternita della Morte
On the evening of Good Friday, the Black of the Dead Christ of the Archconfraternity of Death takes place starting from the ancient Church of the Servants of Mary at 8.30 pm.
Procession route
Via Sersale, Via Degli Aranci, Ospedale, Corso Italia, Piazza Tasso, Corso Italia, Via Capasso, Via Correale, Piazza Tasso, Via San Cesareo, Via Tasso, Via Vittorio Veneto, Via San Francesco, Piazza Sant’Antonino, Via Luigi De Maio, Piazza Tasso, Corso Italia.
Al rientro, azione liturgica e benedizione con il legno della Croce.
Massa Lubrense: Procession Nera della Morte e Orazione di Torca e Massa centro
In Massa Lubrense, the traditional rites of Holy Week are concentrated exclusively on the evening of Good Friday with two black processions of the Dead Christ; the first part at 7.30 pm, of the Confraternity of San Filippo Neri in the hamlet of Torca.
The second, from Massa Lubrense Centro, leaves at 8.45pm from Piazza Vescovado.
FAQ: Holy Week processions in the Sorrento Peninsula 2026
When do the Easter processions take place on the Sorrento Peninsula?
From 30 March to 3 April 2026, throughout Holy Week.
Where to see the most beautiful processions in Sorrento?
The most evocative of Sorrento are the white procession of the SS Rosario (Holy Thursday) and the black procession of Good Friday.
What are the main processions in Piano di Sorrento?
Piano hosts numerous processions including those in the historic centre, in the hamlet of Mortora, and the hamlet of Trinità.
What is the difference between white and black procession?
The white processions represent adoration, the black ones mourn the death of Christ.
Are the processions open to tourists?
Yes, they are public events but it is important to maintain respect for their religious significance.
Which day has the most processions?
Good Friday is the day with the largest number of processions and the most emotionally intense.