SEE: Madonna’s Epic 67th Birthday and Her Labubu Cake That Has Everyone Talking

Madonna celebrated her 67th birthday in spectacular fashion by fulfilling a longtime dream to attend the historic Palio di Siena horse race in Italy, surrounded by her children and boyfriend Akeem Morris during an unforgettable Tuscan getaway.

The Queen of Pop marked her special day on August 16 by experiencing one of Italy’s most treasured traditions, sharing the moments with her family while staying at a luxurious 16th-century villa in the heart of Tuscany’s wine country.

Dream Come True at Historic Horse Race

Madonna’s birthday celebration centered around attending the legendary Palio di Siena, a horse race that has entertained audiences since medieval times. The event held special significance for the singer, who had long hoped to witness this particular tradition on her birthday.

“My Dream for many years has been to watch the Palio horse race in Sienna that takes place on my birthday, August 16, since 1482!!” Madonna shared on Instagram, in a reel of the spectacular celebration. “There are no words to describe the excitement, the suspense, and the Pageantry!! A truly sacred ritual to witness thousands of people hushed to a silence before the race begins!”

The singer was clearly moved by the experience, describing the race as “impossible to describe” while expressing gratitude for the opportunity to witness such a meaningful cultural event. She concluded her heartfelt message by stating, “Dreams do come true.”

Madonna watched the historic race from a balcony overlooking the track, accompanied by her children, including daughter Lourdes, 28, son Rocco, 25, and her adopted twin daughters Stella and Estere, 12. Her boyfriend, Akeem Morris, 28, also joined the family celebration.

The Palio di Siena has taken place in the Tuscan city twice yearly since the 17th century, with the first formal race organized in 1633. The event represents centuries of Italian tradition and pageantry, making Madonna’s attendance particularly meaningful given her deep appreciation for Italian culture.

Luxurious Villa Celebration

Following the horse race, Madonna and her family retreated to Villa Il Palagio, Sting and Trudie Styler’s exclusive 16th-century Tuscan estate. The luxury property sits on 900 acres of picturesque vineyards and is available for private rental, reportedly costing £18,000 for two nights, according to the Daily Mail.

The celebration included a VIP dinner and fireworks display at the stunning villa. A source told the Daily Mail: “Everyone turned out to support Madonna and she had an amazing trip. She loves to celebrate her birthday in Italy and this was one of the best yet. She’s been friends with Sting for years so I’m sure he will have sorted her out mates rates for his huge estate.”

One of the celebration’s most talked-about elements was Madonna’s birthday cake, which featured a pink Labubu doll design complete with her iconic conical bra look. The cake included the playful message “Happy birthday Madudu.”

Swedish fashion designer Bea Åkerlund documented parts of the celebration on Instagram, sharing glimpses of the fireworks and festivities at the magnificent estate.

The birthday celebration comes just months after Madonna honored her father, Silvio Ciccone’s, 94th birthday with a touching tribute. “He has survived many wars and many losses in his life, and he still has a sense of humor and a strong desire to get out of bed every morning and make the most of his day,” she wrote.

Celebrity friends, including Andy Cohen, who wrote “Happy birthday Queen,” Katy Perry, who added “MY QUEEN,” and Justin Trudeau, Former Prime Minister of Canada, who added, “Happy happy birthday,” joined in wishing Madonna well on social media.