The weekend of 6–8 November brings an early taste of Christmas to the Sannio alongside its autumn food traditions, theatre, and local commemorations. From castle markets at Limatola and Ceppaloni to wine and chestnuts in Torrecuso and Castelvenere, and a Saturday evening dedicated to Alda Merini in Benevento, here is what is on across the area.
Christmas markets open the season in Limatola and Ceppaloni
“Cadeaux al Castello” returns to Limatola with an Advent-calendar theme, an immersive Victorian-style setting, approximately 80 exhibitors, and food and crafts stalls.
At Ceppaloni, “Come d’Incanto” offers a Christmas trail in the medieval castle with artisan stalls, live performances, food areas and family activities. According to event coverage, “Come d’Incanto” at Ceppaloni Castle runs from 7 November to 20 December 2026 on weekends and public holidays, with artisan markets, shows, food stalls and visits with Santa Claus.
Ticket prices and access arrangements for Ceppaloni are not detailed in the available coverage and may depend on the organiser’s channels.
Torrecuso and Castelvenere celebrate novello, chestnuts and local traditions
Torrecuso hosts the tenth edition of “Novello e Castagne” from 6 to 8 November, with wine, chestnuts, food stands, music, tours and a Sunday trekking event. The festival celebrates local food, wine and Sannio traditions.
Castelvenere’s weekend festival focuses on Novello wine, chestnuts and grottone, with food stands, live music and guided visits to tufa cellars.
If you plan to combine food events with the markets, use the dates as your anchor: Torrecuso runs Friday 6 through Sunday 8 November, while Ceppaloni opens on Saturday 7 November and then continues on weekends and public holidays through 20 December.
Friday in Benevento: books and theatre
On Friday 6 November, the Benevento area offers several cultural appointments, including the presentation of the “Tarocchi della Janara” at Libreria Masone and a performance at Teatro Mulino Pacifico.
Saturday evening: Alda Merini at Teatro Comunale
On Saturday 7 November, “Alda Merini – Una donna sospesa tra il dolore e la gioia” is scheduled at 20:30 at Teatro Comunale di Benevento.
Sunday: commemorations in Apollosa
Sunday 8 November includes a National Unity and Armed Forces commemoration in Apollosa.
Before you go
The primary listing is an event roundup rather than an official ticketing or organiser portal, and the sources do not independently confirm every individual appointment. Schedules, prices and availability should be checked before travelling, especially for the castle events and evening performances.
