Racconti Favolosi

Stories and fairy tales among the hamlets of Mombaroccio

Racconti Favolosi is the storytelling and itinerant theatre festival promoted by the Municipality of Mombaroccio, a small medieval village in the hinterland of the province of Pesaro and Urbino, part of the circuit of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy. The idea behind the event's name is simple and fascinating: to bring stories, fairy tales, and theatre directly into the squares and most evocative places in the municipal area, transforming each evening into a small fantastic journey for adults and children alike.

An itinerant festival in three stages

What makes Racconti Favolosi special is its widespread and itinerant nature: instead of concentrating in a single location, the festival moves from week to week, touching upon the different souls of Mombaroccio. The 2026 events are held in the hamlets of Villagrande, in the heart of the Historic Village, and in Montegiano, an ancient castle documented since the 13th century. In this way, each community within the Municipality takes turns becoming the stage for the event, enhancing corners and views that often remain out of the spotlight outside of festive occasions.

For children, families, and lovers of stories

Racconti Favolosi is a family-oriented festival: the storytelling and theatre performances are primarily designed for children, but the language of fairy tales and imagination can also speak to adults. The evenings combine the pleasure of storytelling with the joy of being together outdoors, on early summer evenings, within the walls and squares of a village that has made culture and the valorization of traditions one of its distinctive features.

A village that tells its own story

The initiative is part of Mombaroccio's vibrant summer cultural program, built year after year by the Municipality together with the Pro Loco (local tourist board) and local associations. From lavender in bloom to Christmas in the village, to storytelling festivals like Racconti Favolosi, this village in the Marche hills confirms its vocation to be a place where history and traditions are told with a contemporary, welcoming perspective, open to visitors of all ages.