Letino Festival
International gathering of culture, art, and spirituality in the Matese mountains
About Letino Festival
A Matese village that becomes a home for the world
For a few days every July, the small town of Letino, perched at an altitude of about 1,000 meters in the heart of the Matese Massif in the province of Caserta, transforms into an international crossroads. The Letino Festival attracts around six hundred participants, mostly young people, from over twenty-five countries across Europe and the world. Promoted by the Stabat Foundation, the event takes place between Letino and the nearby village of Gallo Matese, along the banks of the Lete River, which gives its name to this land in the Upper Caserta area of Campania.
Culture, art, and spirituality
The festival is not a traditional village feast, but a gathering that fosters dialogue between culture, art, science, and faith. Each morning, conferences are held with international speakers—philosophers, scientists, artists, journalists, and theologians—accompanied by simultaneous translation, allowing attendees from different linguistic backgrounds to follow and participate. Alongside the conferences, there are moments of communal and personal prayer, open to all who wish to join.
A multidisciplinary program
The days in Letino are full and varied. Offerings include:
- Art workshops: icon painting, theater, music, dance, and traditional crafts;
- Outdoor activities: hiking in the Matese, trekking, canyoning, and canoeing on the lakes;
- Exhibitions of painting, photography, and sculpture, featuring artists from several continents;
- Evenings of concerts, theatrical performances, dance, and screenings in the village squares;
- Kids Village, a space dedicated to children and families.
Among the peaks of the Matese
The event is framed by the landscape of the Matese Regional Park: forests, plateaus, lakes, and springs that make Letino a destination of great natural charm even outside the festival days. Exploring the area—the village, the trails, the traditions, and the local cuisine—is an integral part of the experience. Over the years, the Letino Festival has enjoyed the patronage of public bodies, including the European Union, the Ministry of Culture, the Campania Region, and local municipalities, along with local Pro Loco associations.
A project with deep roots
The initiative is rooted in the spiritual and cultural experience of the Stabat Foundation, led by the French priest Father Jean-Marie Porté, the project's founder and soul. Year after year, the festival has brought hundreds of young people to the Matese, making Letino a place of encounter for different peoples, languages, and sensibilities in a small town in inland Campania.
Letino Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Letino Festival takes place from July 22 to 26, 2026, under the title "Pact Forever", a common thread that runs through philosophy, politics, faith, culture, and music. As every year, the village of Letino and the nearby Gallo Matese welcome about six hundred participants, mostly young people, from all over Europe and over twenty-five countries.
The day follows a set rhythm: morning prayer (Lauds) in the parish church of San Giovanni Battista, Mass, and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, followed by conferences under the marquee set up at the municipal sports fields, art workshops, excursions, and evening concerts and shows in the squares. The Kids Village for the little ones is also confirmed.
Programme Letino Festival 2026
2026 Theme
"Pact Forever": a journey through philosophy, politics, faith, culture, and music.
Announced speakers
- Pierre de Bausset (from the aeronautical industry);
- Cristoph Burer, pediatrician;
- Christian Warnken Lihn, Chilean writer;
- Maria Juliana Peiró Pérez, philosopher;
- Father Jean-Marie Porté, theologian and creator of the project.
Daily structure
- Morning: Lauds, Mass, and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the church of San Giovanni Battista;
- Conferences with simultaneous translation under the marquee at the sports fields;
- Art workshops, exhibitions, and outdoor sports activities (hiking, canoeing, canyoning);
- Evening: concerts, theater, dance, and shows in the village squares.
Art and exhibitions
Sculpture, painting, and photography exhibitions featuring artists from Belgium, the United States, Chile, Italy, and Ukraine.
Highlights Letino Festival 2026
- Five days of international gathering on the Matese, July 22-26, 2026;
- Theme "Pact Forever" exploring philosophy, faith, culture, and music;
- About six hundred participants from over twenty-five countries;
- Conferences with simultaneous translation and international speakers;
- Art exhibitions, evening concerts, excursions, and Kids Village for families.
Prices Letino Festival 2026
Practical information — Letino Festival
How to get there
Letino can be reached by car from the A1 motorway (Caianello or San Vittore exits), heading up towards the Upper Caserta area and the Matese. The village is at an altitude of about 1,000 meters: layered clothing is recommended even in summer, due to the cool mountain evenings.
Accommodation
Hospitality is distributed between Letino and Gallo Matese; it is advisable to inquire well in advance with the organization and local Pro Loco offices, given the influx of participants from many countries.
Information
The program, registration details, and updates are published on the official festival website and via the dedicated app; for specific details, please refer to the Stabat Foundation.
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Where does it take place — Letino Festival
Borgo di Letino e rive del fiume Lete