Events in Molise on 17 May 2026

Sunday 17 May in Molise features guided visits to historic castles, food festivals, theatre performances and cultural exhibitions across the region. This guide highlights the main appointments and what's coming up next.

Main appointments

• National Castles Day: special openings and guided tours at historic sites. Castello di Riccia (CB) – guided visits in the morning 10:30-12:30 and afternoon 15:30-18:30. Torre Angioina, Colletorto (CB) – dedicated openings to explore the tower's history and architecture.
• Sagra della Soppressata – Monacilioni (CB): final day celebrating local cured-meat traditions. Food stalls open at 17:30, with folk groups and the Santa Benedetta lottery draw in the evening.
• Mielerie Aperte – Petrella Tifernina: Apicoltura Trucco opens its doors to showcase beekeeping and honey production local practices.
• Theatre: Isernia, Auditorium d'Italia – "Un regista sull'orlo di una crisi di nervi" with performances at 18:00 and 21:00. Termoli, Auditorium Santa Maria degli Angeli – InCerchio company of Larino at 18:00 closes the 4th Jamme Bbelle edition with "La rosa gialla".
• Exhibition: Campobasso – national exhibition "Made in Italy – Impresa al Femminile" at Fondazione Molise Cultura, open until 20 May 2026.

Upcoming events to note

• 18 May – Sepino: public meeting at Palazzo Tiberio on ageing and marginal areas; Nomadi concert in Montenero di Bisaccia.
• 19 May – Isernia: "Nostalgia del Passato" series and 90 Suonati live show in Piazza Celestino V at 21:30. Campobasso hosts Mondi Libri Segni Festival (until 24 May).
• 23-24 May – Montaquila: Festa della frittata.
• 7 June – Campobasso: Corpus Domini procession and Irene Grandi concert.
• 8 June – Termoli: Geolier at the Arena del Mare.
• 12 June – Castellino nel Biferno: Sagra delle sagnitelle; Negramaro in concert in Campobasso.
• 10 July – Termoli: Giorgia concert.
• 23 July – Campobasso: Pooh concert; Alta Marea Festival in Termoli runs until 25 July.
• 1 August – Campobasso: Caparezza concert.
• 7 August – Termoli, Teatro Verde: Delia with the "Sicilia Be2dda Tour".
• 9 August – Termoli, Arena del Mare: "EstaTony" tour by Tony Pitony.
• 17 August – Campobasso: Antonello Venditti concert.
• 19 August – Termoli, Arena del Mare: Claudio Baglioni concert.

Check official organizer channels for ticketing, updated schedules and access rules. Some events may require reservation or have limited capacity.