Festival Internazionale Omaggio a Mario Lanza
The birthplace of the great Italian-American tenor celebrates international opera in the square
About Festival Mario Lanza
From Philadelphia to Filignano
Mario Lanza, born in Philadelphia to a family originating from Filignano (province of Isernia), was one of the most famous tenors of the twentieth century, capable of bringing opera to Hollywood cinema. The Festival Internazionale Omaggio a Mario Lanza was created to preserve and pass on the bond between the artist and his hometown.
Great Opera in the Square
Every summer, Filignano's Piazza Municipio transforms into an open-air theatre. Leading voices of the international opera scene take turns on stage: over the years, the festival has hosted artists of the calibre of Katia Ricciarelli, Cecilia Gasdia, Chiara Taigi, Francesca Patanè, Nicola Martinucci, and Gianluca Terranova, accompanied by live orchestras.
A Tribute Decades in the Making
With over thirty years of history, the festival is one of the highlights of the Molise artistic season. It is organized with passion by the Associazione Mario Lanza, chaired by Michel Rongione, and represents a prestigious cultural and tourist attraction for Filignano and for all of Molise.
Festival Mario Lanza — edition 2026
In 2026, the Festival Internazionale Omaggio a Mario Lanza returns to Piazza Municipio in Filignano. As is tradition, the event focuses on the second half of August and offers evenings of great opera with international leading voices and a live orchestra. The organization is handled by the Associazione Mario Lanza.
Programme Festival Mario Lanza 2026
The detailed programme for the 2026 edition, with precise dates and artist cast, will be announced by the Associazione Mario Lanza in the weeks preceding the event. The usual structure includes several concert evenings in Piazza Municipio dedicated to the opera repertoire and arias made famous by Mario Lanza, with the participation of solo voices and orchestra.
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Practical information — Festival Mario Lanza
How to get there
Filignano can be reached by car from Isernia (about 25 km) along the roads leading towards the border with Lazio and the upper Volturno valley.
When
The festival traditionally takes place in the second half of August, generally between the 14th and the 20th.
Information
For the programme and details, you can contact the Associazione Mario Lanza at +39 328 0837306 or follow the official Facebook page.
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Where does it take place — Festival Mario Lanza
Piazza Municipio
Piazza Municipio, 86074 Filignano