Patronal Feast of Saint Leo
The celebrations for the patron saint of San Martino in Pensilis
About Feast of Saint Leo
The Feast of the Patron Saint Leo
In San Martino in Pensilis, in lower Molise, the figure of Saint Leo is not only linked to the famous Carrese on April 30th: the patronal celebrations continue with religious ceremonies and grand evening events in the square. The patronal feast, held in the first days of May, includes a solemn mass, a procession with the statue of the saint through the village streets, and entertainment moments that involve the entire community.
The Concert in the Square
For years, the most anticipated part of the civil celebration has been the free evening concert in the square, capable of attracting a very large audience from all over lower Molise. The Municipality of San Martino in Pensilis (province of Campobasso) focuses on nationally renowned artists, transforming the patron saint's feast into a musical event that is talked about well beyond regional borders.
Between Devotion and Entertainment
The Feast of Saint Leo is the occasion when the village brings together its two souls: that of tradition and faith, with the procession and veneration of the patron saint, and that of popular festivity, with music, lights, and a crowded square. An event that ideally closes the cycle of celebrations opened by the Carrese.
Feast of Saint Leo — edition 2026
The highlight of the 2026 patronal feast was the concert by Franco Ricciardi on May 2nd in the square of San Martino in Pensilis. The Neapolitan artist—an interpreter also known for award-winning film soundtracks—chose the lower Molise village to inaugurate his 2026 Tour, effectively the first official date of the tour. The stage featured a mix of his most famous repertoire pieces and new tracks from his recently launched musical project. The event, with free admission, drew a crowd that filled the square, marking a great success in terms of audience and organization.
Programme Feast of Saint Leo 2026
May 2 — Feast of Saint Leo
- Religious celebrations in honor of the patron saint Saint Leo (mass and procession)
- In the evening, in the square: concert by Franco Ricciardi — first stop of the 2026 Tour
- Setlist featuring the Neapolitan artist's famous songs and new productions
Free admission.
Highlights Feast of Saint Leo 2026
Prices Feast of Saint Leo 2026
Practical information — Feast of Saint Leo
When
In the first days of May, for the patron saint's feast of Saint Leo (in 2026 the concert was held on May 2nd).
Where
San Martino in Pensilis (CB), historic center and main square.
How to get there
By car from the A14 (Termoli exit) and internal roads towards San Martino in Pensilis. Nearest train station in Termoli.
Admission
The evening concert in the square is free admission.
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Where does it take place — Feast of Saint Leo
Centro storico