Processione dei Re Magi — Corteo dell'Epifania
The Epiphany procession towards the nativity scene in the caves
About Processione dei Re Magi
The Epiphany Procession
The Processione dei Re Magi (Procession of the Three Wise Men) is the re-enactment that, on Epiphany Day, concludes the Christmas calendar in Montenero di Bisaccia, in the province of Campobasso. The procession of the Magi crosses the town centre to reach the Presepe Vivente (Living Nativity scene) set up in the evocative sandstone caves.
Tradition and Faith
The procession is part of the 'Buon Natale Insieme' (Merry Christmas Together) program promoted by the Municipality and represents one of the most heartfelt moments of the Montenero festivities: the re-enactment of the journey of the Three Wise Men towards the Nativity, in a unique natural setting like that of the caves carved into the rock on which part of the town is built.
The Climax of Montenero's Christmas
With the Processione dei Re Magi, the long festive period concludes, which, since early December, has animated Montenero di Bisaccia with lights, a Christmas market, the living nativity scene, and concerts, in the heart of the Basso Molise region.
Processione dei Re Magi — edition 2026
The next event for the Processione dei Re Magi is scheduled for January 6, 2027, in Montenero di Bisaccia. As per tradition, the procession of the Magi will cross the town to reach the Presepe Vivente (Living Nativity scene) in the sandstone caves, closing the Municipality's 'Buon Natale Insieme' calendar. (The Epiphany 2026 edition took place on January 6, 2026.)
Programme Processione dei Re Magi 2026
The usual format includes, on January 6th, the procession of the Three Wise Men starting from the town centre (Piazza della Libertà) and arriving at the Living Nativity scene in the sandstone caves. The precise time will be announced by the Municipality in the 'Buon Natale Insieme' calendar (in past editions, in the afternoon, around 3:00 PM).
Highlights Processione dei Re Magi 2026
Prices Processione dei Re Magi 2026
Practical information — Processione dei Re Magi
How to get there
Montenero di Bisaccia (CB) is reachable from the A14 motorway (exit Montenero di Bisaccia-Vasto Sud) and from the SS16. The procession starts from the centre (Piazza della Libertà) towards the sandstone caves.
When
January 6th, Epiphany Day.
Admission
Free entry.
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Where does it take place — Processione dei Re Magi
Centro storico e grotte di arenaria, Montenero di Bisaccia
Piazza della Libertà, 86036 Montenero di Bisaccia