Suoni al Borgo Music Festival

Suoni al Borgo 2026, the third edition

The festival returned to Campolattaro, in the Province of Benevento, on July 17 and 18, 2026, with a proven formula: the written word at sunset, live music in the evening. The Villa Comunale theatre hosted two days with completely free admission, promoted by the Municipality and the Pro Loco with Reset, Ossigeno, and CasaNaima.

The most anticipated moment was the concert by Marina Rei, with over thirty years of career in Italian songwriting, on Saturday the 18th at 9:30 PM. Mayor Simone Paglia championed the choice: having an artist of that calibre is a source of pride for the community and proves that even inland areas can offer high-level contemporary artistic proposals.

The opening evening combined a live set by Aura e Marilyn, a band from the Valle Telesina that appeared on X Factor, and one by Satantango, an emerging project that was a finalist at the Premio Tenco in the best debut album category. The village centre came alive from the late afternoon with stalls, performances, and refreshment areas.

Friday, July 17, 2026

• 7:30 PM — Aperitif with the author: Massimo Palma presents Desiderare Bowie (Cronache Nottetempo), a journey through music, philosophy, and pop culture around the figure of David Bowie as a symbol of desire and transformation.
• In the evening — Aura e Marilyn, a band from the Valle Telesina previously seen on X Factor, live on the amphitheatre stage.
• Following — Satantango, a project from the new Italian scene, finalist at the Premio Tenco in the best debut album category.

Saturday, July 18, 2026

• 7:30 PM — Aperitif with the author: Piergiorgio Pardo presents Matrilineare (Minimum Fax), a novel about identity, memory, and family ties.
• 9:30 PM — Concert by Marina Rei, singer-songwriter and drummer with more than thirty years of career, in one of the most anticipated dates of the Sannio summer.

All events took place in the theatre-amphitheatre of the Villa Comunale on Via Bebiana, in Campolattaro. From the late afternoon, the village hosted stalls and refreshment points.

• Marina Rei in concert on Saturday, July 18 at 9:30 PM, the headline guest of the third edition.
• Satantango, finalist at the Premio Tenco for best debut album, in one of their summer dates.
• Aura e Marilyn, a band from the Valle Telesina, representing the Sannio music scene.
• Aperitifs with the author with Massimo Palma (Desiderare Bowie) and Piergiorgio Pardo (Matrilineare).
• Free admission to all events and concerts.

How to get there

By car: from Benevento, take the SS87 towards Morcone and follow signs for Campolattaro (approx. 30 km, 35-40 minutes). From Naples, take the A16 to Benevento, then the SS87 (approx. 1 hour and 40 minutes). Useful exits also from the SS212 Fortorina for those arriving from Molise.

By train

The reference station is Benevento Centrale, connected to Naples, Caserta, and Rome; from there, connections to Campolattaro are possible via suburban bus lines, with limited service on holidays: the car remains the most convenient solution.

Venue and times

Events take place in the Villa Comunale amphitheatre on Via Bebiana. Meetings with authors usually start at 7:30 PM, and main concerts around 9:30 PM.

Tickets

For the 2026 edition, admission to all events and concerts is free. In the first edition in 2024, a ticket was required (presale 15 euros, 20 euros at the door): it is always advisable to check the conditions for the current year with the organizers.

Tips

This is an open-air amphitheatre: a light sweater is useful for the evening, even in mid-summer, and comfortable shoes for the park. Seating is limited, so arrive a little early. For information: Pro Loco Campolattaro, via Pescolombardo 1, [email protected].

Where to stay

Accommodation in the village is limited: you can find farmhouses and B&Bs in nearby towns (Morcone, Pontelandolfo, Fragneto Monforte) and a wider choice in Benevento, about half an hour away by car.