MAGICON – by Janara, Esotericism and Magic
Edition 2026 Music Comic book Fantasy

MAGICON – by Janara, Esotericism and Magic

The gateway between worlds: folklore, esotericism, fantasy, and music at the Antiche Terme Jacobelli

Telese Terme — Benevento (062) Since 2025
Dates 30 May — 02 Jun 2026
Location Telese Terme (062)
Prices
Status Finished

About MAGICON

MAGICON – by Janara, Esotericism and Magic is the festival that transforms the Antiche Terme Jacobelli park in Telese Terme into a grand "gateway between worlds." Four days dedicated to Sannio folklore, esotericism, fantasy, comics, and live music, featuring conferences, scenic rituals, fire shows, street performers, craft stalls, publishing and collectibles, a food area, and a large space reserved for children. Promoted by the La Janara Association, it has quickly become a landmark event for the Sannio region, in the province of Benevento.

MAGICON, the gateway between worlds at the Antiche Terme Jacobelli

MAGICON – by Janara, Esotericism and Magic is the festival that brings an entire village dedicated to folklore, esotericism, fantasy, comics, and live music to Telese Terme, in the province of Benevento. The heart of the event is the Antiche Terme Jacobelli park, a historic thermal complex that, for four days, transforms into a grand "gateway between worlds"—an immersive space where fantasy, popular tradition, and entertainment meet and mingle.

The event is conceived and produced by the La Janara Association, a local Sannio organization born around the figure of the janara, the witch of Benevento tradition. The creative and organizational work is led by Stefania Amodio and Gabriele Bertolo, who have spent years promoting popular culture, entertainment, and the esoteric and folkloric traditions of the territory.

From San Giorgio del Sannio to Telese Terme

The project began in 2025 under the name "Janara – Esotericism and Magic": the first edition was held from April 25 to 27 at the Villa Comunale Serenitas in San Giorgio del Sannio, with free admission and a dedicated shuttle service—the "Janarabus"—connecting the central station of Benevento to the festival venue. The success of that debut encouraged the association to scale up: in 2026, the event moved to the thermal park of Telese Terme and took on the name MAGICON, expanding its scope to include fantasy, comics, and live music.

What to find at MAGICON

The format is that of an open-air convention, with multiple themed areas active simultaneously from morning until late at night:

  • Conferences and meetings with guests from the Italian esoteric and cultural scene, dedicated to symbolism, folklore, magical traditions, and wellness disciplines;
  • Workshops and labs, from energy techniques to vibrational sound sessions for rebalancing;
  • Live shows: roaming performances, scenic rituals, fire shows, and street artists animating the park's paths;
  • Evening concerts with tribute bands, pop music, and comedy;
  • Exhibition area with crafts, publishing houses and authors, comic book shops, collectibles, esoteric items, and fantasy gadgets;
  • Children's area: entertainment, inflatables, face painting, and creative workshops;
  • Food area with food stalls and themed offerings.

Sannio, the janare, and popular culture

The festival was not born by chance just a few kilometers from Benevento: for centuries, the city has been associated in the Italian imagination with witches and the legendary walnut tree around which tradition places the gatherings of the janare. MAGICON revisits this heritage of stories with an educational and entertaining approach, transforming it into a journey of conferences, set designs, and shows. It is a perspective that makes the event different from classic comic book fairs: here, fantasy dialogues with local folklore and the popular memory of inland Campania.

An event designed for families

Despite the theme, MAGICON is built for a broad, intergenerational audience. Alongside conferences for enthusiasts, the program reserves plenty of space for children with games, entertainment, and creative activities, while the evenings focus on music and comedy that appeal to everyone. There is also a charitable dimension: the 2026 edition hosted the "Le creazioni di Sara" association, created to honor a girl who passed away at sixteen.

Telese Terme, the festival's setting

The Municipality of Telese Terme is the thermal center of the Valle Telesina, known for its sulfur springs and the lake that bears the city's name. The Antiche Terme Jacobelli, with their tree-lined park, offer a suggestive and shaded setting, ideal for an event that runs from morning until night. The festival is thus also an opportunity to discover a lesser-known corner of Campania, nestled between the Matese massif, the villages of Sannio, and local wine production.

MAGICON — edition 2026

The 2026 edition, titled "The gateway between worlds," brought MAGICON to the Antiche Terme Jacobelli in Telese Terme for the first time: four days, from May 30 to June 2, featuring conferences, workshops, scenic rituals, fire shows, an exhibition area, a food area, and children's entertainment. The evenings alternated between music and comedy, with Queen tributes by the Queen of Bulsara, cartoon theme songs by the Team Rocker, a concert by Tony Tammaro, and a grand finale by Enzo and Sal from Made in Sud. Thousands of visitors arrived from Campania and other regions.

MAGICON 2026: the gateway between worlds

The first Telese edition of MAGICON took place from Saturday, May 30, to Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in the Antiche Terme Jacobelli park, with continuous opening hours from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM. The chosen theme, "The gateway between worlds," guided the layout of the entire thermal complex, which was transformed into a multi-area village featuring set designs, themed stalls, and performance spaces.

The program combined educational content—conferences and meetings with guests from the Italian esoteric and cultural scene, energy technique workshops led by Germana Lupi Baldi, and vibrational sound sessions for energy rebalancing—with an evening program of pure entertainment. Alongside the performances, the exhibition area brought together artisans, publishing houses, authors, comic book shops, and collectors, while the children's area, managed by Wawe Animazione, offered inflatables, games, face painting, and creative workshops.

Throughout the four days, there was no shortage of folkloric shows, fire performances, and street artists. The event recorded the presence of thousands of visitors from all over Campania and other Italian regions, confirming its status as one of the landmark events in the Sannio calendar. The "Le creazioni di Sara" association, created to honor a girl who passed away at sixteen, was also present, testifying to the event's charitable vocation.

Programme MAGICON 2026

Saturday, May 30, 2026 — opening

Village opening from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM: inauguration of the exhibition area with crafts, publishing, comics, collectibles, and esoteric items, launch of the food and children's areas, first meetings, and street performances in the thermal park.

Sunday, May 31, 2026

  • Energy techniques workshop led by Germana Lupi Baldi;
  • Vibrational sound session for energy rebalancing;
  • In the evening, concert by the Queen cover band Queen of Bulsara.

Monday, June 1, 2026

  • Cartoon Party and concert by Team Rocker, featuring cartoon theme songs in rock and metal versions;
  • Concert by maestro Tony Tammaro, star of the third evening.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 — grand finale

  • Last day of stalls, conferences, and family activities;
  • Comedy show by Enzo and Sal from Made in Sud to close the edition.

Throughout the event

  • Conferences and meetings with esoteric-cultural guests from all over Italy;
  • Scenic rituals, fire shows, and roaming folkloric performances;
  • Children's area with entertainment, inflatables, games, and face painting;
  • Food area with gastronomic stalls.

Highlights MAGICON 2026

  • First edition in Telese Terme at the Antiche Terme Jacobelli park, following the 2025 debut in San Giorgio del Sannio;
  • Queen of Bulsara, Queen tribute band;
  • Team Rocker and Cartoon Party, cartoon theme songs in rock-metal style;
  • Concert by Tony Tammaro;
  • Grand finale with Enzo and Sal from Made in Sud;
  • Energy techniques and vibrational sound workshops with Germana Lupi Baldi;
  • Fire shows, scenic rituals, and street performers;
  • Children's area by Wawe Animazione.

Prices MAGICON 2026

<p>The organizers did not release a detailed price list for the 2026 edition through the local press. For information on entry and access methods, please refer to the official "Janara Esoterismo e Magia" social media channels and the number +39 351 745 9221.</p>

Practical information — MAGICON

Where it takes place

Antiche Terme Jacobelli, Telese Terme (BN), in Campania. The festival area occupies the park of the thermal complex.

How to get there

By car: Telese Terme can be reached from the SS 372 "Telesina" road, which connects Benevento to the A1 motorway junction at Caianello. By train: the Telese–Cerreto Sannita railway station is located within the municipal territory and is served by regional connections with Benevento and Naples.

Hours and admission

In the 2026 edition, the festival area remained open every day from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Admission conditions were not detailed by local sources: it is advisable to check the official "Janara Esoterismo e Magia" social media channels or call +39 351 745 9221.

Tips

The thermal park is large and mostly outdoors: comfortable shoes are recommended, and for late spring days, sun protection during the central hours. The concert evenings are the busiest times: it is better to arrive early to park without difficulty.

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Where does it take place — MAGICON

Antiche Terme Jacobelli

Contact MAGICON

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+39 351 745 9221

MAGICON in brief

Music Comic book Fantasy Folk traditions Folklore Wellness Spirituality Family Children Crafts Outdoor Multidisciplinary Benevento