Festival of Ritual Fires
The national gathering of fire rituals that opens Agnone's "month of fire"
About Festival of Ritual Fires
A Gathering of Fire Rituals
The Festival of Ritual Fires in Agnone, in the province of Isernia, is an event that brings together dozens of municipalities and associations from several Italian regions in the historic center, each carrying its own fire-related tradition. It is the event that opens the renowned Agnone "month of fire," which then culminates in the grand 'Ndocciata and the 'Ndocciata della Tradizione.
Italy's Fire Traditions
The festival showcases the extraordinary variety of Italian fire rituals: from the Abruzzese farchie and faugni to the Molise ndocce and faglie, from the fucarelle to the Puglian zjarrett of Arbëreshë tradition, to the St. Joseph's torch procession and the fires of Tuscany. Very tall torches, wooden structures, and flames of all shapes parade and burn in the heart of Agnone, all rooted in the pre-Christian practices of the winter solstice.
The "Month of Fire"
Organized by the Municipality of Agnone along with the Associazione La 'Ndocciata and the Pro Loco, the festival marks the beginning of the December calendar that makes this village in Alto Molise the Italian capital of fire rituals. A unique opportunity to admire in one place the diverse souls of a millennia-old tradition that spans central-southern Italy.
Festival of Ritual Fires — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Festival of Ritual Fires opens Agnone's "month of fire" on the evening of December 6th, in the historic center. As tradition dictates, the gathering brings together municipalities and associations from various Italian regions, each with its own fire ritual: farchie, ndocce, faugni, fucarelle, and many other ancestral traditions. The event, organized by the Municipality of Agnone with the Associazione La 'Ndocciata and the Pro Loco, precedes the grand 'Ndocciata and the 'Ndocciata della Tradizione on December 24th.
Programme Festival of Ritual Fires 2026
Sunday, December 6
- Afternoon (from 5:00-5:30 PM) — Gathering and parade of groups in the historic center of Agnone
- Lighting and spectacle of fire rituals: farchie, ndocce, faugni, fucarelle, and other traditions from multiple regions
The detailed program with the list of participating groups will be published by the organizers in the weeks preceding the event.
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How to Get There
Agnone is located in Alto Molise, in the province of Isernia, reachable by car via the SS86 Istonia. The nearest train station is Isernia (about 45 km away).
Information
The event takes place on the evening of December 6th in the historic center: wear very warm clothing for the harsh mountain climate. Free admission. Contacts: Pro Loco Agnone, tel. +39 0865 77249.
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Where does it take place — Festival of Ritual Fires
Centro storico di Agnone
Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 86081 Agnone