Festa Patronale di San Mercurio Martire
The patron saint of Toro between faith and fire traditions
About Festa di San Mercurio
The patron saint of Toro
San Mercurio Martire is the patron saint of Toro, a village in the Molise hinterland in the province of Campobasso. The festival in his honour is the most anticipated moment of the village summer and is celebrated at the end of August, combining religious devotion with popular participation.
The bell tower fire
Among the most characteristic traditions of the festival is the bell tower fire, a suggestive fire rite that accompanies the celebrations and represents one of the identity elements of the Toro celebration. Alongside religious rites, the festival offers moments of popular entertainment that liven up the village centre.
A community festival
The Festa di San Mercurio is an occasion for the entire community of Toro to gather: residents and returning emigrants come together to honour the patron saint and relive the village traditions together, in the heart of the province of Campobasso.
Festa di San Mercurio — edition 2026
The Festa Patronale di San Mercurio Martire 2026 enlivens Toro on August 25th and 26th, culminating on the 26th. The religious celebrations in honour of the patron saint intertwine with the popular traditions of the village, including the evocative bell tower fire.
The festival brings together the community of the Molise village, in the province of Campobasso, with devotional rites and entertainment. The detailed programme is distributed by the Municipality and the Parish of Toro.
Programme Festa di San Mercurio 2026
The celebrations in honour of San Mercurio Martire are held on August 25th and 26th, with religious rites, the tradition of the bell tower fire, and popular festival moments. The detailed programme with times is distributed by the Municipality of Toro.
Highlights Festa di San Mercurio 2026
The tradition of the bell tower fire and the celebrations of the patron saint.
Prices Festa di San Mercurio 2026
Practical information — Festa di San Mercurio
How to get there
Toro can be reached by car from Campobasso, in the Molise hinterland. The celebrations take place in the historic centre and churches of the village.
Tips
The festival has free admission. The main date is August 26th: it is advisable to consult the Municipality and the Parish of Toro for the updated programme.
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Where does it take place — Festa di San Mercurio
Centro storico di Toro
Centro storico, 86018 Toro