Festa Patronale di Sant'Alessandro
The patron saint of Montagano between solemn masses, procession, and music
About Festa di Sant'Alessandro
The Patron Saint of Montagano
The Patronal Festival of Saint Alexander is the most important event of the year in Montagano (province of Campobasso, Molise). The martyr saint, patron of the village, is celebrated on July 9th and 10th with two days that intertwine faith, tradition, and popular celebration.
Religious Celebrations
The heart of the festival consists of solemn masses and the procession of the statue of Saint Alexander through the village streets, accompanied by the faithful and the community. Devotion to the patron saint brings together residents and emigrants, who return to the village during these days to reconnect.
Civil Festival and Music
Alongside the religious celebrations, the festival offers the traditional civil festivities, with evening music and entertainment organized by the Municipality and the Pro Loco "Faifoli-Montagano". The village squares come alive, and the event becomes an opportunity for the entire community to gather.
Why it's Worth the Trip
For the visitor, the festival of Saint Alexander is the ideal opportunity to discover an authentic village in the hinterland of Campobasso at its most vibrant, amidst devotion, tradition, and Molise hospitality.
Festa di Sant'Alessandro — edition 2026
On July 9th and 10th, 2026, Montagano celebrates its patron saint, Saint Alexander the Martyr. The solemn masses and the procession of the saint's statue through the village streets mark the religious heart of the festival, while the evenings come alive with civil festivities and music curated by the Municipality and the Pro Loco Faifoli-Montagano. A recurring event that brings residents and emigrants back to the village.
Programme Festa di Sant'Alessandro 2026
July 9-10, 2026 — Montagano
- Solemn masses in honor of Saint Alexander the Martyr
- Procession of the saint's statue through the village streets
- Evening civil festivities with music and entertainment
Details of the schedule and musical program will be released by the Municipality and the Pro Loco in the days preceding the festival.
Highlights Festa di Sant'Alessandro 2026
- The procession of the statue of Saint Alexander
- The civil festivities with music in the village squares
Prices Festa di Sant'Alessandro 2026
Practical information — Festa di Sant'Alessandro
How to get there
Montagano is a short distance from Campobasso, reachable by car via provincial roads. The nearest train station is Campobasso.
When
The patronal festival takes place on July 9th and 10th, with solemn masses, procession, and civil festivities.
Admission
Celebrations and festivities are free to attend.
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Where does it take place — Festa di Sant'Alessandro
Centro storico di Montagano