Festival of Saint Michael the Archangel
The patronal festival of Baranello, between faith, fair, and music
About Saint Michael the Archangel
Baranello celebrates its patron saint
Every year, at the beginning of May, Baranello — a village in the Matese mountains in the province of Campobasso, in the heart of Molise — celebrates Saint Michael the Archangel, its patron saint. It is one of the first major patronal festivals in the region and ideally marks the opening of the Molise event season.
Three days of faith and tradition
The festival combines religious, civil, and popular dimensions. It begins with the fair-market that invades the town's streets from the early morning hours, continues with solemn Eucharistic celebrations in the Mother Church, and culminates in the grand procession with the effigy of the saint, accompanied by fireworks.
Music in Piazza Santa Maria
The festive heart moves to Piazza Santa Maria, where the Concert Band, musical evenings open to local talents, and major live concerts alternate. Between faith, community, and entertainment, the Festival of Saint Michael tells the identity of Baranello and the pride of a town that, around its patron saint, rediscovers its voice every year.
Saint Michael the Archangel — edition 2026
The Festival of Saint Michael the Archangel 2026 animated Baranello for three days, confirming its role as the symbolic opening of the event season in Molise. Between solemn celebrations, fair-market, procession, and major concerts, the town celebrated its patron saint with the usual participation.
Programme Saint Michael the Archangel 2026
Thursday, May 7
- 07:30 AM — Fair-market in the town streets
- 07:00 PM — Eucharistic Celebration in the Mother Church with institutions and associations
- 08:30 PM — "Tonight I perform… with my instrument" (third edition): musical evening open to all with prizes
Friday, May 8
- 09:00 AM — Concert Band City of Gambatesa
- 11:00 AM — Eucharistic Celebration
- 06:00 PM — Solemn Celebration presided over by Msgr. Biagio Colaianni, followed by the procession and fireworks
- 09:30 PM — Live concert by I Collage (Rinasco Tour)
Saturday, May 9
- 10:00 PM — Exotic Night in Piazza Santa Maria with TABAC DJ, Francesco De Luca, and special guest Jerina DJ
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How to get there
Baranello can be reached by car from Campobasso (about 15 km) along the SS17. The nearest train station is in Campobasso, the regional capital.
Admission
All events are free admission.
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Where does it take place — Saint Michael the Archangel
Centro storico e Piazza Santa Maria