Festa di Nostra Signora del Carmelo
Devotion to the Madonna del Carmine in the village of Alto Molise
About Festa del Carmelo
The Madonna del Carmine in Vastogirardi
The Festa di Nostra Signora del Carmelo is one of the religious events of the summer in Vastogirardi, a medieval village in Alto Molise, in the province of Isernia. The festival, linked to the liturgical feast day of July 16th, celebrates popular devotion to the Madonna del Carmine.
A stop on the summer calendar
The festival is part of the dense calendar of events that liven up Vastogirardi during the summer, alongside the celebrations for San Nicola di Bari and the Festa della Madonna delle Grazie with the Volo dell'Angelo. It is a moment of reflection and community, attracting residents and returning emigrants.
Devotion and tradition
Like many Marian feasts in the villages of the Molisan Apennines, the Carmelo festival intertwines the liturgical dimension with popular participation, renewing every year a deep bond between the community and its religious tradition.
Festa del Carmelo — edition 2026
The Festa di Nostra Signora del Carmelo 2026 is celebrated in Vastogirardi on July 16th, the liturgical feast of the Madonna del Carmine. The religious celebrations will liven up the medieval village of Alto Molise, in the province of Isernia, as part of the summer festival calendar of the town.
The feast, listed in the calendar of the Alto Molise MAB Reserve, renews the popular devotion to the Madonna del Carmine. The detailed program of the celebrations is provided by the Parish.
Programme Festa del Carmelo 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition, with the liturgical celebrations in honor of the Madonna del Carmine, will be provided by the Parish of Vastogirardi. Program coming soon.
Highlights Festa del Carmelo 2026
The celebrations in honor of the Madonna del Carmine on July 16th.
Prices Festa del Carmelo 2026
Practical information — Festa del Carmelo
How to get there
Vastogirardi is located in Alto Molise, in the province of Isernia, within the Collemeluccio-Montedimezzo MAB Reserve. It can be reached by car from Isernia and from the Agnone area.
Tips
Admission to the festival is free. For the times of the celebrations, it is advisable to consult the Parish of Vastogirardi.
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Where does it take place — Festa del Carmelo
Centro storico di Vastogirardi
Centro storico, 86089 Vastogirardi