Bojano August

An Entire Town Celebrates All August Long

In Bojano — a town in the Matese mountains in the province of Campobasso, ancient cradle of the Samnite people — summer has a specific name: Bojano August. It's the grand series of events that, for the entire month, fills squares, streets, and neighborhoods with exhibitions, concerts, shows, public gatherings, and sports competitions. Organized by the Municipality along with the Vivi Bojano Association and local organizations, it's a decades-old tradition that brings together residents and returning emigrants.

The Events That Make the Summer

The program includes events that have become classics: Dante a Castello — Visions Under the Stars, an itinerant theater, music, and dance performance inspired by the Divine Comedy in the evocative medieval Castle of Civita di Bojano; the street football tournament Bojano Mundial, three days of 3-on-3 challenges; the Notte Gialla (Yellow Night), an evening where the city dresses in yellow with ambient music and shows; and the neighborhood feast of Via San Bartolomeo. These are complemented by major concerts in Piazza Roma, exhibitions at Palazzo Colagrosso, and food and wine events.

San Bartolomeo, The Patron Saint

The religious and identity climax is the feast of Saint Bartholomew the Apostle, patron saint of Bojano, celebrated on August 25th with a pontifical Mass by the Archbishop and a solemn procession. The heart of Bojano August, between the sacred and the profane, is concentrated around this date, in an intertwining of faith, community, and fun that tells the soul of the city.