Feast of Saint Theodore the Martyr
📅 Every year, on 9 November
On 9 November San Mango sul Calore celebrates its patron Saint Theodore the Martyr; the municipal territory is home to the Ponte di Annibale.
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📅 Every year, on 9 November
On 9 November San Mango sul Calore celebrates its patron Saint Theodore the Martyr; the municipal territory is home to the Ponte di Annibale.
📅 Every year, on 10 November
On 10 November Cairano celebrates its patron Saint Leo the Great; the town preserves the ruins of the Castello di Cairano.
📅 Every year, on 10 November
On 10 November Marzano di Nola celebrates its patron Saint Tryphon, to whom the Chiesa di San Trifone Martire is dedicated.
📅 Every year, on 11 November
Monteforte Irpino celebrates Saint Martin on 11 November, in the church dedicated to him.
📅 Every year, on 11 November
San Martino Valle Caudina celebrates Saint Martin of Tours on 11 November, in the church dedicated to him.
📅 Every year, on 11 November
On 11 November Sorbo Serpico celebrates its patron Saint Martin; the municipal territory includes Monte di Serpico.
📅 Every year, on 25 November
On 25 November Monteverde celebrates its patron Saint Catherine of Alexandria; the town preserves the Castello di Monteverde.
📅 Every year, on 30 November
Sirignano celebrates Saint Andrew the Apostle on 30 November, in the parish church dedicated to him.
📅 Every year, on 6 December
On 6 December Capriglia Irpina celebrates its patron Saint Nicholas of Bari, to whom the town's church is dedicated.
📅 Every year, on 6 December
Flumeri celebrates Saint Nicholas on 6 December.
📅 Every year, on 6 December; the Straw Cart for the Madonna della Misericordia
Fontanarosa celebrates Saint Nicholas on 6 December. The town also holds the Festa del Carro di Paglia, a 28-metre straw obelisk pulled by two pairs of oxen in honor of the Madonna della Misericordia.
📅 Every year, on 6 December
Forino celebrates Saint Nicholas of Bari on 6 December, in the shrine housed inside the town's castle.
📅 Every year, on 6 December; the Flight of the Angel on the last Sunday of August, since the 1800s
Gesualdo celebrates Saint Nicholas of Bari on 6 December, in the church dedicated to him. Every last Sunday of August, the Flight of the Angel feast is held, a tradition born between 1833 and 1876.
📅 Every year, on 6 December
Lacedonia celebrates Saint Nicholas on 6 December, with Saint Philip Neri as second patron on 26 May.
📅 Every year, on 6 December
On 6 December Montefredane celebrates its patron Saint Nicholas; since 2021 the day has also featured "Fiano&Fuoco", a re-enactment of the local farming tradition.
📅 Every year, on 6 December, with the Paternopoli Carnival in February or March
Paternopoli celebrates Saint Nicholas on 6 December. In February or March, the Paternopoli Carnival brings allegorical floats built by young people, craftsmen and enthusiasts to the square.
📅 Every year, on 6 December
On 6 December San Nicola Baronia celebrates its patron Saint Nicholas of Bari, whose name became part of the town's own name.
📅 Every year, on 6 December
On 6 December Summonte celebrates its patron Saint Nicholas of Bari; the town preserves the Torre Angioina, at the foot of Monte Partenio.
📅 Every year, on 6 December
On 6 December Teora celebrates its patron Saint Nicholas, to whom the town's main church is dedicated.
📅 Every year, on 6 December
Volturara Irpina celebrates Saint Nicholas of Bari on 6 December, in the church dedicated to him.
📅 Every year, on 8 December (the patron, Saint Marcellinus, is also celebrated on 2 June)
On 8 December Luogosano celebrates the Immaculate Conception; the evening before, bonfires known as "Fuochi Allavorati", a tradition of pre-Christian origin, are lit throughout the town.
📅 Every year, on 13 December (celebrations are also repeated on 17 August)
On 13 December Santa Lucia di Serino celebrates its patroness, whose name became part of the town's own name; the celebrations are repeated and expanded on 17 August, alongside those of co-patron Saint Roch.
📅 Every year, on 31 December
Cesinali celebrates Pope Saint Sylvester and Saint Roch of Montpellier together on 31 December. During Carnival, the town performs the Zeza and renews the Rosammarina tradition.
📅 Every year, on 14 January
On 14 January Chianche celebrates its patron Saint Felix of Nola, to whom the town's church is dedicated; the Castello ducale also stands here.
📅 Every year, on 14 January
On 14 January San Potito Ultra celebrates its patron Saint Potitus the Martyr, whose name became part of the town's own name; its territory preserves the early Christian basilica of Capo La Torre.
📅 Every year, on 15 January
Bonito celebrates Saint Bonitus of Clermont on 15 January, in the shadow of the Norman castle.
📅 Every year, on 20 January
Aiello del Sabato celebrates Saint Sebastian and Saint Fabian on 20 January.
📅 Every year, on 20 January
Avella celebrates Saint Sebastian on 20 January.
📅 Every year, on 2 February
On 2 February Castel Baronia celebrates Our Lady of the Fratte, the town's patroness, to whom the Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Fratte is dedicated.
📅 Every year, on 2 February; the Saturday before the third Sunday of September brings the Cart feast
Mirabella Eclano celebrates Our Lady of the Sacred Milk on 2 February. The Saturday before the third Sunday of September, Our Lady of Sorrows is celebrated with the feast of the Cart.
📅 Every year, on 3 February
On 3 February Pietrastornina, a municipality of 1,568 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates its patron Saint Blaise; the Castello di Pietrastornina Vecchia is in its territory.
📅 Every year, on 14 February
Avellino celebrates Saints Modestinus, Florentinus and Flavianus on 14 February; in the cathedral, the chapel of San Modestino holds their reliquaries, while the very ancient Lombard-era crypt of San Biagio, co-patron, still holds the old burial drains.
📅 Every year, on 14 February
Mercogliano celebrates Saints Modestinus, Florentius and Flavian on 14 February.
📅 Every year, on 15 February, with the civil observance on the second Sunday of August
Pietradefusi celebrates Saint Faustinus the Martyr on 15 February; the civil observance instead takes place on the second Sunday of August.
📅 Every year, on 7 March
Grottaminarda celebrates Saint Thomas Aquinas on 7 March.
📅 On 16 March and 8 August
On 16 March and 8 August Torre Le Nocelle celebrates its patron Saint Cyriacus, deacon and martyr, to whom the town's church is dedicated.
📅 Every year, on 19 March, with bonfires in the districts
Calabritto celebrates Saint Joseph on 19 March, when bonfires are lit in his honour in the town's districts.
📅 Every year, on 23 March
Ariano Irpino celebrates Saint Otto on 23 March; between the 17th and 19th centuries, the patronal fair dedicated to him had even older origins than the others and enjoyed special privileges, until it was permanently suppressed because it often coincided with Holy Week.
📅 Every year, on 19 April
On 19 April Guardia Lombardi, a municipality of 1,803 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates its patron Saint Leo IX; in August the historical re-enactment «Tant'anni fa» takes place.
📅 Every year, on 23 April
Roccabascerana celebrates Saint George and Saint Leonard together on 23 April, in the shadow of the castle.
📅 Every year, on 25 April
Manocalzati celebrates Saint Mark on 25 April, in the church dedicated to him.
📅 Every year, on 28 April (with the bread distribution also on the 29th) and on 2 July
On 28 April Castelvetere sul Calore, a municipality of 1,672 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates its patroness Our Lady of Graces with the procession of the spunziatrici, girls dressed in white and adorned with gold who take bread to every house.
📅 Every year, on 29 April
On 29 April Lapio, a municipality of 1,648 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates its patron Saint Peter Martyr; the town is known for the Misteri, papier-mâché tableaux of the Passion.
📅 Every year, on 29 April
On 29 April San Sossio Baronia, a municipality of 1,697 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates Saint Peter Martyr, patron together with Saint Sossius, Levite and Martyr.
📅 Every year, on 3 May
On 3 May Ospedaletto d'Alpinolo, a municipality of 1,970 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates its patrons the holy apostles Philip and James; Saint Roch is co-patron.
📅 Every year, on 8 and 9 May
On 8 and 9 May Castelfranci, a municipality of 2,104 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates its patron Saint Nicholas of Bari with religious services, brass bands and evening entertainment.
📅 Every year, on 8 May
Chiusano di San Domenico celebrates Saint Michael the Archangel on 8 May, amid the mountains surrounding the town.
📅 Every year, on 8 May
Contrada celebrates Saint Michael the Archangel on 8 May, in the cave dedicated to him.
📅 Every year, on 8 May
Sturno celebrates Saint Michael the Archangel, its protector, on 8 May, with a second observance on 29 September.
📅 Every year, on 8 May
On 8 May Tufo, a municipality of 924 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates its patron Saint Michael the Archangel, to whom the town's church is dedicated.
📅 Every year, on 9 May («little» Saint Vitus) and from 14 to 16 June
Aquilonia, a municipality of 1,815 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates its patron Saint Vitus on 9 May, the day of «little» Saint Vitus, and from 14 to 16 June.
📅 Every year, on 9 May
On 9 May Scampitella, a municipality of 1,344 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates its patron Saint Michael the Archangel.
📅 Every year, on 17 and 18 May
On 17 and 18 May Montefusco, a municipality of 1,393 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates the feast of the Most Holy Sacred Thorn, given as the town's patron.
📅 Every year, on 20 May; San Pellegrino on 24-25 August, Sant'Alberico on 21 July
Altavilla Irpina celebrates Saint Bernardino of Siena on 20 May. The town also venerates Saint Pellegrino the martyr and Saint Alberico Crescitelli, a local missionary canonized in 2000.
📅 Every year, on 25 May, with pilgrimages on the Sundays of May
Calitri celebrates Saint Canius on 25 May, in the church dedicated to him. Every Good Friday, the procession re-enacting the Passion of Christ is held, and on the Sundays of May, pilgrimages to the small countryside churches.
📅 Every year, on 26 May
On 26 May Candida, a municipality of 1,152 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates its patron Saint Philip Neri.
📅 Every year, on 26 May
On 26 May Domicella, a municipality of 1,873 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates its patrons Saint Nicholas of Bari and Saint Philip Neri.
📅 Every year, on 26 May
Lacedonia celebrates Saint Philip Neri on 26 May, alongside patron Saint Nicholas, celebrated on 6 December.
📅 Every year, on 6 June
On 6 June Santa Paolina, a municipality of 1,366 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates its patroness Saint Paulina, to whom the town's church is dedicated.
📅 Every year, on 13 June, with illuminations and concerts
Bisaccia celebrates Saint Anthony of Padua on 13 June, with a feast and fair, illuminations and concerts.
📅 Every year, on 13 June, with festivities from Thursday to Monday
Montefalcione celebrates Saint Anthony of Padua on 13 June, with solemn festivities running from Thursday to the following Monday, also honoring Saint Lucy.
📅 Every year, on 13 June
On 13 June Pago del Vallo di Lauro, a municipality of 1,851 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates its patron Saint Anthony of Padua.
📅 Every year, on 14 June; the Madonna del Buon Consiglio on 9 May
Frigento celebrates Saint Marcian on 14 June. On 9 May, at Piano della Croce, the Madonna del Buon Consiglio is celebrated, recalling the finding of a majolica tile that gave rise to the shrine in 1920.
📅 Every year, on 14 June
Taurasi celebrates Saint Marcianus on 14 June, in the church dedicated to him.
📅 Every year, on 15 June and the last Sunday of August (Saint Vitus); Saint Stephen on 3 August
On 15 June and on the last Sunday of August Santo Stefano del Sole, a municipality of 2,189 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates Saint Vitus; the other patron, Saint Stephen the Protomartyr, is remembered on 3 August.
📅 Every year, on 21 and 22 June
On 21 and 22 June Villamaina, a municipality of 1,018 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates its patron Saint Paulinus of Nola together with Saint Anthony, with the procession of the statues and a classical music concert.
📅 Every year, on 24 June
On 24 June Carife, a municipality of 1,498 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates its patron Saint John the Baptist.
📅 Every year, on 24 June; the Battenti on the third Sunday of August
On 24 June Quadrelle, a municipality of 1,893 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates its patron Saint John the Baptist; on the third Sunday of August the traditional feast of the Battenti is held.
📅 Every year, on 2 July, with the memory of Antonio Settembre
Mugnano del Cardinale celebrates Mary Most Holy of Grace on 2 July. Every year during the town feast, a commemoration is held in honour of Antonio Settembre, with a procession recalling his deeds.
📅 Every year, on 19 July (Saint Crescentius) and 26 July (Saint Anne)
On 19 and 26 July Zungoli, a municipality of 1,197 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates its patrons Saint Crescentius and Saint Anne (san Crescenzo e sant'Anna).
📅 Every year, on 25 July
Prata di Principato Ultra celebrates Saint James on 25 July, in the main church dedicated to him.
📅 Every year, on 26 July
On 26 July Savignano Irpino, a municipality of 1,163 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates its patroness Saint Anne (sant'Anna).
📅 Every year, on 3 August; Christmas brings the Festa del Maio with dawn masses
Baiano celebrates Saint Stephen on 3 August, in the church dedicated to him. At Christmas, the Festa del Maio is held, with masses celebrated at 5 in the morning and the procession of the Baby Jesus.
📅 Every year, on 5 August
On 5 August Casalbore, a municipality of 1,922 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates its patroness the Madonna della Neve (Our Lady of the Snows).
📅 Every year, on 7 August
Montemiletto celebrates Saint Cajetan on 7 August.
📅 Every year, on 8 August
Sturno celebrates its patronal feast on 8 August: Saint Dominic de Guzmán, co-patron together with Saint Francis of Assisi, after whom the parish church is named.
📅 Every year, on 10 August
Bagnoli Irpino celebrates Saint Lawrence on 10 August.
📅 Every year, on 10 August
Caposele celebrates Saint Lawrence on 10 August, in the main church dedicated to him.
📅 Every year, between 10 and 15 August
Between 10 and 15 August Montaguto, a municipality of 451 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates its patron San Crescenzo of Tivoli (san Crescenzo di Tivoli).
📅 Every year, on 12 August
On 12 August Trevico, a municipality of 1,072 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates its patron Saint Euplus (sant'Euplio).
📅 Every year, on 15 August
On 15 August Taurano, a municipality of 1,600 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates its patroness Maria Santissima Assunta in Cielo (Assumption of Mary into Heaven).
📅 Every year, on 16 August, with the wheat Lily the day before
Flumeri celebrates its protector Saint Roch on 16 August: a well-known tradition, with the wheat Lily carried the day before in his honor.
📅 Every year, on 16 August; 8 December brings the great bonfires of the Madonna de lo fuoco
Lioni celebrates Saint Roch on 16 August, in the church dedicated to him, with «la serata del cantante» on 17 August for the local Ferragosto. On 8 December, the «Madonna de lo fuoco» is celebrated, with immense bonfires.
📅 Every year, on 16 August
Montella celebrates Saint Roch on 16 August.
📅 Every year, on 16 August
On 16 August Parolise, a municipality of 686 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates its patron San Rocco.
📅 Every year, on 20 August
On 20 August Conza della Campania, a municipality of 1,432 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates its patron Sant'Erberto.
📅 Every year, on 21 August
Montemarano celebrates Saint John of Montemarano on 21 August. The Museum of Sacred Vestments was inaugurated on 21 February 2004, on the occasion of Carnival.
📅 Every year, on 23 August
On 23 August Morra De Sanctis, a municipality of 1,309 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates the patronal feast of San Rocco.
📅 Every year, on 24 August
Vallata celebrates Saint Bartholomew on 24 August, in the church dedicated to him.
📅 Every year, on 25 August
On 25 August Cassano Irpino, a municipality of 967 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates its patron San Bartolomeo the apostle.
📅 Every year, on 25 August
On 25 August Greci, a municipality of 736 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates its patron San Bartolomeo the apostle with the Sacred Drama performed by the villagers.
📅 Every year, on 25 August
Lauro celebrates its patron saints Roch and Sebastian on 25 August, the same day the Lancellotti Castle was inaugurated in 1872, rebuilt by Prince Filippo Lancellotti.
📅 Every year, from 27 to 29 August
From 27 to 29 August Villanova del Battista, a municipality of 1,777 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates its patron San Giovanni Battista with the Tiro del Giglio.
📅 Every year, on 30 August
Montecalvo Irpino celebrates Saint Felix on 30 August.
📅 Every year, on 1 September
On 1 September Grottolella, a municipality of 1,955 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates its patron Sant'Egidio abate.
📅 Every year, on 1 September
On 1 September Melito Irpino, a municipality of 1,936 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates its patron Sant'Egidio.
📅 Every year, on 5 September
On 5 September Andretta, a municipality of 2,056 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates its patron Sant'Antonio di Padova.
📅 Every year, on the first Sunday of September; the Calata degli Angeli on Easter Monday
Pratola Serra celebrates Our Lady of Sorrows and Saint Gerard on the first Sunday of September. On Easter Monday, the Calata degli Angeli is held, before the procession for the Madonna di Montevergine and the Risen Christ.
📅 Every year, on 8 September
On 8 September Quindici, a municipality of 1,785 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates its patroness Maria Santissima delle Grazie (Most Holy Mary of the Graces).
📅 Every year, on 8 September
Venticano celebrates Saint Mary on 8 September, in the church shared with Saint Alexius.
📅 Every year, on 10 September
Montoro celebrates Saint Nicholas of Tolentino on 10 September; the municipal territory also holds the Sanctuary of Saint Michael the Archangel and the Sanctuary of Saint Pantaleon.
📅 Every year, on 29 September, with the furrow-plowing contest
Sturno celebrates Saint Michael the Archangel a second time on 29 September, with the traditional furrow-plowing contest.
📅 Every year, on 16 September
On 16 September Atripalda celebrates Saint Sabinus of Avellino; in the first week of the month the historic centre also hosts Giullarte, the international festival of street artists and crafts.
📅 Every year, on 19 September
On 19 September Cervinara celebrates Saint Januarius; the village also preserves the keep and the Palazzo Marchesale, remains of its old castle.
📅 Every year, on 20 September
On 20 September Torella dei Lombardi celebrates Saint Eustace; the village has hosted a film festival at its castle since 2004.
📅 Every year, on 29 September
On 29 September Rotondi celebrates Saint Michael; the village is also known for the sanctuary of Maria Santissima della Stella, home to a medieval statue of the Madonna.
📅 Every year, on 29 September
On 29 September the municipality of San Michele di Serino, which takes its name from the saint, celebrates its patron; the territory also preserves an ancient Samnite aqueduct.
📅 Every year, on 29 September
On 29 September Sant'Angelo a Scala celebrates Saint Michael the Archangel; the municipal territory includes the Eremo dell'Incoronata hermitage.
📅 Every year, on 29 September
On 8 May and 29 September Sant'Angelo all'Esca celebrates Saint Michael the Archangel; since 2014 the village has also hosted escaJazz, a jazz festival on a scenic terrace overlooking Irpinia.
📅 Every year, on 29 September
On 29 September Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi celebrates Saint Michael the Archangel; the municipality also includes the Abbazia del Goleto.
📅 Every year, on 29 September
On 29 September Senerchia celebrates Saint Michael the Archangel, also remembered on 8 May; the municipal territory includes the Valle della Caccia nature reserve.
📅 Every year, on 29 September
On 29 September, the archangel's liturgical feast day, Solofra re-celebrates its patron Saint Michael with an evening procession; the town's main feast, though, is held on the third Sunday of June, with illuminations, marching bands and fireworks.
📅 Every year, on 29 September
On 29 September Torrioni celebrates Saint Michael the Archangel; the village holds the annual Palio della Torre di Torrioni at the archaeological site of the Turris Ayonis ruins.
📅 Every year, on 30 September
On 30 September Nusco celebrates Saint Amatus of Nusco; among the town's traditions is also the "Night of the Bonfires" in mid-January, born after the 1656 plague that claimed about 1,200 victims.
📅 Every year, on 4 October
On 4 October Serino celebrates its patron Saint Francis, to whom the town's convent is also dedicated; the municipal territory includes Monte Terminio, a peak in the Picentini Mountains.