August 1, 2026 – August 4, 2026 · Montesarchio (BN)
Montesarchio celebrates the solemn feast of the Madonna del Carmine with four days of festivities. This vibrant event includes a 'fusillo' pasta festival, 'Braceria sotto le stelle' evenings featuring premium Scottona beef and local sausages, live band concerts, and musical performances with popular tribute bands and '90s format shows. The celebration culminates in a magical fireworks display.
Indulge in authentic local flavors! The festival offers a 'fusillo' pasta dish with sausage and porcini mushrooms, succulent Sannio pork sausage, and tender sliced Scottona beef. You'll also find Scottona beef burgers, various side dishes, and 'montanara' fried pizza.
📅 SATURDAY, AUGUST 1st 🍽️ 8:30 PM, Piazza Umberto 1°: FUSILLO PASTA FESTIVAL with sausage and porcini mushrooms. Enjoy the evening with the CUORI DANZANTI Orchestra. 📅 SUNDAY, AUGUST 2nd TO TUESDAY, AUGUST 4th 🍽️ 'BRACERIA SOTTO LE STELLE' by 'LA CUCCIARDA' (via Statale 7 - Tufara Valle), featuring sliced Scottona beef, Scottona beef burgers, Sannio pork sausage, various side dishes, and 'montanara' fried pizza. 📅 SUNDAY, AUGUST 2nd 📍 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Presentation of GIFTS TO THE HOLY VIRGIN. 📍 7:30 PM: TRIUMPHANT PROCESSION OF THE VENERATED AND MIRACULOUS EFFIGY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY OF CARMELO, accompanied by the HISTORIC AWARD-WINNING GRAN CONCERTO BANDISTICO 'O. GENTILE' CITTÀ DI MOTTOLA (TA). 📅 MONDAY, AUGUST 3rd 🎵 8:00 AM: Arrival of the CONCERTO MUSICALE MUNICIPALE CITTÀ DI 'FRANCAVILLA FONTANA' (BR), conducted by Maestro Prof. Ermir Krantja. 🎵 10:30 AM: Musical Matinée in Piazza Carlo Poerio. 🎵 8:30 PM: Grand Gala of Lyric-Symphonic Music in Piazza San Francesco, performed by the Glorious Bands Città di Francavilla Fontana (directed by Maestro Ermir Krantja) and Città di Mottola (directed by Maestro Giuseppe Gregucci). The band concerts will parade from Piazza San Francesco to Piazza Carlo Poerio at the end of the evening. 🎤 9:00 PM, Piazza Umberto 1°: 883 - MAX PEZZALI - TRIBUTE BAND. 📅 TUESDAY, AUGUST 4th 🎤 9:30 PM, Piazza Umberto 1°: NOSTALGIA 90, Italy's most famous and beloved musical format. 🎆 12:00 AM, VIA SAN MARTINO - MONTESARCHIO (BN): MAGICAL AND ENCHANTING FIREWORKS DISPLAY by the renowned F.LLI IANNACE company of MONTESARCHIO (BN).