Events & festivals · Province of Avellino

115 events with verified sources in Avellino, in calendar order.

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Patron saint festival In 27 days 📍 Cairano

Feast of Saint Leo the Great

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 53 days 📍 Fontanarosa

Saint Nicholas and the Straw Cart of Mercy

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 53 days 📍 Gesualdo

Saint Nicholas of Bari and the Flight of the Angel

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 53 days 📍 Montefredane

Feast of Saint Nicholas

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 53 days 📍 Paternopoli

Saint Nicholas and the Paternopoli Carnival

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 53 days 📍 Summonte

Feast of Saint Nicholas of Bari

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 53 days 📍 Teora

Feast of Saint Nicholas

📅 Every year, on 6 December

On 6 December Teora celebrates its patron Saint Nicholas, to whom the town's main church is dedicated.

Patron saint festival In 55 days 📍 Luogosano

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 60 days 📍 Santa Lucia di Serino

Feast of Saint Lucy

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 92 days 📍 Chianche

Feast of Saint Felix of Nola

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 92 days 📍 San Potito Ultra

Feast of Saint Potitus the Martyr

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 112 days 📍 Pietrastornina

Feast of Saint Blaise

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 153 days 📍 Torre Le Nocelle

Feast of Saint Cyriacus

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 187 days 📍 Guardia Lombardi

Feast of Saint Leo IX

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 196 days 📍 Castelvetere sul Calore

Feast of Our Lady of Graces and the Spunziatrici

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 197 days 📍 Lapio

Feast of Saint Peter Martyr

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 206 days 📍 Castelfranci

Feast of Saint Nicholas of Bari

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 206 days 📍 Tufo

Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 207 days 📍 Aquilonia

Feast of Saint Vitus

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 215 days 📍 Montefusco

Feast of the Most Holy Sacred Thorn

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 223 days 📍 Calitri

Saint Canius, patron of the May pilgrimages

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 224 days 📍 Candida

Feast of Saint Philip Neri

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 235 days 📍 Santa Paolina

Feast of Saint Paulina

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 244 days 📍 Santo Stefano del Sole

Feast of Saint Vitus

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 250 days 📍 Villamaina

Feast of Saint Anthony and Saint Paulinus

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 253 days 📍 Quadrelle

Feast of Saint John the Baptist and the Battenti

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 278 days 📍 Zungoli

Feast of Saint Crescentius and Saint Anne

📅 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).

Patron saint festival In 285 days 📍 Savignano Irpino

Feast of Saint Anne

📅 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).

Patron saint festival In 293 days 📍 Baiano

Saint Stephen, patron of the Festa del Maio

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 295 days 📍 Casalbore

Feast of the Madonna della Neve

📅 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).

Patron saint festival In 300 days 📍 Montaguto

Feast of San Crescenzo

📅 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).

Patron saint festival In 302 days 📍 Trevico

Feast of Saint Euplus

📅 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).

Patron saint festival In 305 days 📍 Taurano

Feast of Maria Santissima Assunta in Cielo

📅 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).

Patron saint festival In 306 days 📍 Flumeri

Saint Roch and the Lily of Flumeri

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 306 days 📍 Lioni

Saint Roch, patron of the Madonna de lo fuoco bonfires

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 306 days 📍 Parolise

Feast of San Rocco

📅 Every year, on 16 August

On 16 August Parolise, a municipality of 686 inhabitants in the province of Avellino, celebrates its patron San Rocco.

Patron saint festival In 313 days 📍 Morra De Sanctis

Feast of San Rocco

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 315 days 📍 Greci

Feast of San Bartolomeo and Sacred Drama

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 322 days 📍 Grottolella

Feast of Sant'Egidio abate

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 322 days 📍 Melito Irpino

Feast of Sant'Egidio

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 326 days 📍 Andretta

Feast of Sant'Antonio di Padova

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 326 days 📍 Pratola Serra

Our Lady of Sorrows, Saint Gerard and the Calata degli Angeli

📅 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.

Patron saint festival In 329 days 📍 Quindici

Feast of Maria Santissima delle Grazie

📅 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).

Through the year

Patron saint festival 📍 Atripalda

Feast of Saint Sabinus

📅 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.

Patron saint festival 📍 Cervinara

Feast of Saint Januarius

📅 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.

Patron saint festival 📍 Rotondi

Feast of Saint Michael

📅 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.

Patron saint festival 📍 Solofra

Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel

📅 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.

Patron saint festival 📍 Torrioni

Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel

📅 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.

Patron saint festival 📍 Nusco

Feast of Saint Amatus of Nusco

📅 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.

Patron saint festival 📍 Serino

Feast of Saint Francis

📅 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.