Castle Fire
The re-enactment of the Ottoman assault of 1566 with a fireworks display over the Swabian Castle of Termoli
About Castle Fire
The Memory of a Siege
The Castle Fire is the historical re-enactment with which Termoli, in the province of Campobasso, commemorates the Ottoman assault of 1566: in that year, the troops of the Turkish corsair Pialì Pasha attacked and devastated the Adriatic city. The event, held on Ferragosto (August 15th), transforms the memory of that dramatic episode into one of the most beloved spectacles of the Molise summer.
The Fireworks Display
The highlight arrives at midnight, when an impressive fireworks display engulfs the walls of the Swabian Castle, a symbol of Termoli, simulating the burning of the ancient fortress. The light and fire show, admired by thousands of spectators on the seafront and from the beaches, is the culmination of the evening.
Costume Parade and Seafront Celebration
In the afternoon, a costume parade re-enacts the protagonists of the siege—16th-century Saracens and fishermen—bringing the historic center to life. The north seafront fills with street food stalls and music, in a festive atmosphere that combines historical re-enactment and entertainment. The event is part of the Termoli Summer program.
Castle Fire — edition 2026
For Ferragosto 2026, Termoli renews the re-enactment of the Ottoman assault of 1566. The day includes in the afternoon the costume parade with 16th-century Saracens and fishermen, entertainment on the north seafront with street food stalls and music, and the grand finale at midnight with the fireworks display among the walls of the Swabian Castle.
Programme Castle Fire 2026
August 15 — Ferragosto
- Afternoon — Costume parade through the historic center: re-enactment of 16th-century Saracens and fishermen
- Evening — North seafront animated with street food stalls and music
- Midnight — Fireworks display: the "burning" of the Swabian Castle walls
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Practical information — Castle Fire
How to Get There
Termoli is reachable by train (Adriatic line) and by car from the A14 motorway (Termoli-San Severo exit). The Swabian Castle and the north seafront are in the heart of the city, reachable on foot.
Tips
For the midnight fireworks display, it is advisable to arrive early on the seafront. Program details available at estatetermolese.com.
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Where does it take place — Castle Fire
Castello Svevo e lungomare nord
Via del Castello, 86039 Termoli