Festività della Madonna del Carmelo
Faith, brass bands and procession for "a Madonn dj pajlall"
About Madonna del Carmelo
The Madonna del Carmelo in Guglionesi
The Festività della Madonna del Carmelo is one of the most heartfelt religious events in Guglionesi, a village in Basso Molise in the province of Campobasso. The Madonna del Carmine is affectionately called "a Madonn dj pajlall" here, from the name of the ancient woven straw basket that traditionally accompanies the festival. The liturgical feast day is July 16th, with celebrations concentrated on the closest days.
Bands, masses, and procession
The program intertwines faith, music, and tradition: the traditional brass band matinee in Piazza XXIV Maggio, solemn masses in the church of Santa Maria Maggiore, the solemn procession in the evening through the town streets, and grand brass band concerts that liven up the evenings. The festival is organised by the parish with the participation of the entire community.
A popular devotion
The event attracts citizens and returning emigrants every year, intertwining the devotional dimension with the town festival. It is one of the events that mark the Guglionesi summer and testify to the deep bond between the Molise community and its religious traditions.
Madonna del Carmelo — edition 2026
In 2026 too, Guglionesi will celebrate the Madonna del Carmelo in July, around the liturgical feast day of the 16th. Based on previous editions, the festival includes brass band matinees in Piazza XXIV Maggio, solemn masses in the church of Santa Maria Maggiore, the evening procession, and brass band concerts. The program with dates and times will be published by the parish in the preceding weeks.
Programme Madonna del Carmelo 2026
The detailed 2026 program will be announced by the Parish of Santa Maria Maggiore. Typical festival structure:
- Morning — brass band matinee in Piazza XXIV Maggio (9 AM and 12 PM)
- Solemn masses in the church of Santa Maria Maggiore
- Evening — solemn procession through the town streets (around 6:30 PM)
- Late Evening — grand brass band concert in Piazza XXIV Maggio
Highlights Madonna del Carmelo 2026
Prices Madonna del Carmelo 2026
Practical information — Madonna del Carmelo
How to get there
Piazza XXIV Maggio and the church of Santa Maria Maggiore are located in the centre of Guglionesi (CB), reachable by car from the Termoli exit of the A14 motorway and the SS16 state road.
When and prices
In July, around the feast day of July 16th (celebrations on the nearest weekend). Free admission.
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Where does it take place — Madonna del Carmelo
Piazza XXIV Maggio / Chiesa Santa Maria Maggiore
Piazza XXIV Maggio, 86034 Guglionesi