Each September, Riccia celebrates the harvest with one of Molise’s most colorful traditions: the Festa dell’Uva. At the heart of the festival are elaborate carri dell’uva—floats painstakingly decorated with grapes, vines, and other natural materials—which parade through town alongside traditional costumes, folk music, food, and plenty of wine.
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Each August, the gardens of Pignatelli Castle in Monteroduni come alive with one of Italy’s premier jazz festivals. Named for legendary guitarist Eddie Lang—the son of Monteroduni emigrants and a pioneer of modern jazz guitar—the festival brings internationally renowned artists together with emerging musicians for four unforgettable evenings of music beneath the stars.
Each year, the city of Campobasso hosts one of Italy’s most extraordinary festivals: the Mysteries (I Misteri). Part religious procession, part living theater, and part community celebration, the Mysteries have been captivating spectators for nearly three centuries.
Every spring, the city of Larino bursts into motion for one of the region’s most beloved and visually striking traditions: the Procession of San Pardo, celebrated from May 25–27 in honor of the town’s patron saint.