Ripalimosani Masked Play
The travelling popular comedy in dialect, heart of the Ripalimosani carnival
About Ripalimosani Masked Play
The Masked Play, people's theatre
The Ripalimosani Masked Play (CB) is one of the most original carnival traditions in Molise. It is not a simple masked parade, but a true popular theatrical comedy, entirely performed in dialect, which winds through the streets of the village, involving citizens as actors and extras.
The five 'stages' and the grand finale
The performance unfolds in five "posate" (stages), open-air stages set up in various parts of the village, leading to the grand finale at the "Nicolino Camposarcuno" Municipal Theatre. Each year the script changes, with an original comic story that stages events and characters from village life. Concert masters and directors guide the numerous local performers in a highly engaging collective theatrical machine.
A celebration for the whole community
The event is organized by the association La Bottega della Mascherata, with the patronage of the Municipality and the Pro Loco, and also includes initiatives dedicated to young people to pass on the tradition. The day concludes with food stalls and music in Piazza San Michele. The Masked Play is today an authentic identity heritage of Ripalimosani.
Ripalimosani Masked Play — edition 2026
On Saturday, February 14, 2026, Ripalimosani (CB) celebrated its Masked Play, with the show titled "Al b&b Le Casarelle", set in a B&B run by the landlady Liliana. The popular dialect theatrical comedy wound its way through the village streets in five "stages", concluding with the grand finale at the "Nicolino Camposarcuno" Theatre.
Programme Ripalimosani Masked Play 2026
Route of the performance on February 14, 2026 — show "Al b&b Le Casarelle":
- 11:30 AM — Via San Rocco
- 12:45 PM — Piazza San Michele
- 3:00 PM — Via Santa Lucia
- 4:45 PM — Piazzetta San Michele (historic center)
- 6:30 PM — grand finale at the "Nicolino Camposarcuno" Municipal Theatre
- 8:00 PM — food stalls and DJ set (Gaetano Ciolfi) in Piazza San Michele
Show by Mario Tanno; concert masters Alessandro Tocci and Federico Guerrizio. Initiative for young people "Masked Players for a Day" on February 8.
Highlights Ripalimosani Masked Play 2026
The grand finale of the comedy 'Al b&b Le Casarelle' at the 'Nicolino Camposarcuno' Theatre.
Prices Ripalimosani Masked Play 2026
Practical information — Ripalimosani Masked Play
How to get there
Ripalimosani (CB) is a few kilometers from Campobasso and is easily reachable by car.
When
Carnival period (the performance takes place on a single day).
Admission
The performances in the village streets are free to access.
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Where does it take place — Ripalimosani Masked Play
Centro storico e Teatro 'Nicolino Camposarcuno'
Piazza San Michele, 86025 Ripalimosani