Festival of Saint Vitalis, patron saint of Bagnoli del Trigno
Edition 2026 Sacred music Heritage Folk traditions

Festival of Saint Vitalis, patron saint of Bagnoli del Trigno

The patronal feast of the Pearl of Molise

Bagnoli del Trigno — Isernia (094)
Dates 19 Aug — 20 Aug 2026
Location Bagnoli del Trigno (094)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Saint Vitalis

On August 20th, Bagnoli del Trigno, the so-called Pearl of Molise, celebrates its patron saint Vitalis with the patronal feast. On the eve, August 19th, the traditional fair is held. Religious rites, a procession, and popular festivities animate the village nestled among the rocks of the province of Isernia in one of the most heartfelt events of the summer.

The Patron Saint of the Pearl of Molise

Bagnoli del Trigno, in the province of Isernia, is known as the Pearl of Molise for the picturesque way its houses are nestled among enormous rocks and around the castle. On August 20th, the village celebrates its principal patron saint, Saint Vitalis, with the patronal feast.

The Feast and the Fair

On the eve, August 19th, the traditional Saint Vitalis Fair is held, with stalls and merchandise along the village streets. On the feast day, the community gathers for religious rites and a procession in honor of the saint, in an atmosphere of strong popular participation that is part of Bagnoli del Trigno's rich summer calendar.

Saint Vitalis — edition 2026

On August 20, 2026, Bagnoli del Trigno will celebrate its patron saint Vitalis with the patronal feast, preceded on August 19th by the traditional fair. Religious rites, a procession, and popular festivities will animate the historic center of the Pearl of Molise.

The 2026 edition of the Festival of Saint Vitalis in Bagnoli del Trigno will take place around August 20th, with the eve's fair on August 19th. The community will gather for religious rites and the procession in honor of the patron saint in the historic center of the village.

Programme Saint Vitalis 2026

August 19-20, 2026

  • August 19 — Traditional Saint Vitalis Fair along the village streets
  • August 20 — Patronal feast: religious celebrations and procession in honor of Saint Vitalis

Detailed program (mass times, procession, and evening events) will be released by the Municipality and the parish in the preceding days.

Highlights Saint Vitalis 2026

The eve's fair and the procession of the patron saint Vitalis.

Prices Saint Vitalis 2026

Free admission.

Practical information — Saint Vitalis

How to get there

Bagnoli del Trigno can be reached by car via the SS650 Trignina; it is about 35 km from Isernia. The feast and fair take place in the historic center.

When

Fair on August 19th, patronal feast on August 20th. Free admission.

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Where does it take place — Saint Vitalis

Centro storico di Bagnoli del Trigno

Centro storico, 86091 Bagnoli del Trigno

Saint Vitalis in brief

Sacred music Heritage Folk traditions Folklore Outdoor Isernia

History of Saint Vitalis