Beltane Pagan Festival
Italy's oldest pagan and Celtic festival, set in the hills of Biella
About Beltane Festival
The Beltane Pagan Festival: Where Celtic spirituality meets nature
In the rolling hills of the Biella region, in the heart of the municipality of Masserano (Province of Biella, Piedmont), the Beltane Pagan Festival celebrates the arrival of the light half of the year every spring. Hosted at the enchanting Parco Arcobaleno in the Cacciano district, it is considered Italy's oldest neo-pagan and Celtic festival. Its history dates back to 1997, and it is passionately organized by the Antica Quercia Cultural Association, which has spent decades promoting the revival of Celtic traditions, fostering dialogue between alternative spiritualities, and sharing esoteric knowledge.
Three days dedicated to the sacred fire and rebirth
Beltane is the ancient Celtic festival that welcomes the arrival of summer, fertility, the renewal of nature, and vital energy. During the festival, this spirit comes to life through ritual bonfires, dances around the Maypole, Celtic circles, and Druidic ceremonies, in an atmosphere that blends sacredness, joy, and a deep connection with the earth.
What to expect at the festival
- Concerts of folk, Celtic, and traditional music, featuring bagpipes, tribal drums, and melodies inspired by ancient times.
- Rituals and spirituality: the sacred Beltane fire, Druidic circles, witch rituals, and handfasting ceremonies (the ancient Celtic hand-binding rite).
- Lectures on Druidism, paganism, Celtic mythology, and eco-spirituality.
- Workshops and masterclasses: archery, rope and basket weaving, leather and metalworking, Celtic face painting, bird of prey displays, tarot and oracle readings.
- Historical camps featuring Celtic and Roman re-enactments and demonstrations of ancient daily life.
- Artisan and esoteric market, with dozens of stalls offering talismans, runes, books, and products related to spirituality.
- Camping area to experience the festival under the stars, fully immersed in the park.
An iconic gathering
Under the patronage of the Municipality of Masserano and the Province of Biella, the Beltane Pagan Festival is confirmed as one of Italy's most beloved and well-attended pagan events, drawing enthusiasts from across the country to a green corner of Piedmont where tradition, magic, and nature intertwine.
Beltane Festival — edition 2026
Beltane Pagan Festival 2026
Dal 29 al 31 maggio 2026 il Parco Arcobaleno di Cacciano, a Masserano (Biella), ha ospitato una nuova edizione della più antica festa pagana e celtica d'Italia, con apertura venerdì alle 15:00 e chiusura domenica alle 18:00. Tre giorni dedicati alla spiritualità celtica, alla musica e ai rituali, animati dall'Associazione Culturale Antica Quercia.
Programme Beltane Festival 2026
Struttura del festival
Il festival si articola in numerose aree tematiche del parco: Padiglione Conferenze, Clan Campground (palco e attività ), Labirinto (rituali), Altare dell'Aria, Capanna Gallica, Campo Streghe e la Piramide Mostre, che nel 2026 ha ospitato l'esposizione tematica "Il Reame della Terra" a cura di Melissa D'Ambrosio.
Orari
- Venerdì 29 maggio: apertura dalle 15:00
- Sabato 30 maggio: giornata completa di attivitÃ
- Domenica 31 maggio: chiusura alle 18:00
Attività principali
- Concerti di musica folk e pagana, con cornamuse e tamburi tribali
- Spiritualità e rituali: cerimonia druidica del fuoco a mezzanotte del sabato, cerchi e danze celtiche, rituali delle streghe, handfasting
- Conferenze su druidismo, paganesimo e tradizioni celtiche
- Laboratori e stage: tiro con l'arco, trucco celtico, intreccio di corde e cesti, lavorazione del cuoio e dei metalli, voli rapaci (a numero chiuso), lettura dei tarocchi e degli oracoli, forest bathing
- Accampamenti celtici e dimostrazioni di vita militare romana antica
- Teatro di figura per bambini e momenti dedicati alle famiglie
- Mercatino artigianale ed esoterico
Highlights Beltane Festival 2026
Prices Beltane Festival 2026
Practical information — Beltane Festival
Location
Parco Arcobaleno, Cacciano district, Municipality of Masserano (BI), Piedmont.
How to get there
By car from the A4 Turin-Milan motorway, take the Balocco exit, then follow the SP6 towards Buronzo and San Giacomo di Masserano, following the signs for the festival. Parking is free, and a shuttle bus service operates between the parking areas and the park.
Tickets
Daily admission: Friday 10 euros, Saturday 15 euros, Sunday 10 euros. Three-day "I Quattro Custodi" pass for 40 euros (includes a tent spot) or 35 euros without a tent. Tent or gazebo spot: 10 euros. Free entry for children up to 12 years old; 50% discount for people with disabilities (with European Disability Card, discount extended to one companion). Tickets are available on-site at the park entrance.
Tips
Internet connection in the park is limited and there are no POS terminals: please bring cash for purchases and food. Vegetarian and gluten-free options, as well as local specialties, are available.
Contacts
Phone: +39 349 0020627 — Official website: beltanefestival.it
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Where does it take place — Beltane Festival
Parco Arcobaleno
Parco Arcobaleno, frazione Cacciano, 13866 Masserano