Festa di San Giovanni Battista — San Giovanni dei Gelsi
The celebrations of June 24th at the convent of San Giovanni dei Gelsi, with a free concert by Roy Paci & Aretuska
About Festa di San Giovanni Battista
A festival in the Gelsi district
The Festa di San Giovanni Battista is celebrated in Campobasso on June 24th at the convent of San Giovanni dei Gelsi, in a historic area of the Molise capital that has been linked to devotion to the saint for centuries. The festival intertwines religious rites with popular festivities that liven up the area around the convent.
The concert by Roy Paci & Aretuska
In 2026, the closing evening features a major name in Italian music: Roy Paci & Aretuska. The internationally renowned trumpeter and musician brings his unmistakable sound to Campobasso, a blend of ska, rocksteady, reggae, funk, jazz, and Latin, Mediterranean, and Balkan influences. The concert is free and takes place in the area in front of the convent.
Between faith and music
The Festa di San Giovanni Battista is one of the most beloved summer events for the community of the Gelsi district and the entire city, capable of uniting the spiritual dimension of the cult to the saint with the energy of a major free-entry concert in the Province of Campobasso.
Festa di San Giovanni Battista — edition 2026
On June 24, 2026, Campobasso celebrates Saint John the Baptist at the convent of San Giovanni dei Gelsi. The most anticipated moment is the free concert by Roy Paci & Aretuska, scheduled for 10:00 PM in the area in front of the convent. On stage, the band presents its electrifying mix of ska, rocksteady, funk, and Sicilian tradition, enriched by the jazz, reggae, Latin, and Balkan influences that have made the trumpeter internationally famous.
Programme Festa di San Giovanni Battista 2026
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 — Convent of San Giovanni dei Gelsi
- All day — Religious celebrations in honor of Saint John the Baptist
- 10:00 PM — Area in front of the convent: free concert by Roy Paci & Aretuska, featuring ska, rocksteady, funk, reggae, and Mediterranean and Balkan rhythms
Highlights Festa di San Giovanni Battista 2026
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Where and when
The celebrations take place on June 24th at the convent of San Giovanni dei Gelsi, in Campobasso. The evening concert by Roy Paci & Aretuska, in the area in front of the convent, is free admission.
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Where does it take place — Festa di San Giovanni Battista
Convento di San Giovanni dei Gelsi
Convento di San Giovanni dei Gelsi, 86100 Campobasso