Val di Comino da Brividi - Festival of Mysteries and Traditions
From 25 October to 1 November 2025, the Comino Valley is transformed into a magical stage with ”Val di Comino da Brividi”, the Festival of Mysteries and Traditions of the Night of the Dead. A fascinating journey through myths, legends and ancient tales that animate the villages of Atina, Belmonte Castello, San Donato Val di Comino, Posta Fibreno and Fontechiari.
A widespread event, designed for young and old, where fear meets tradition and fantasy becomes culture.
Programme
25 October - AtinaTrivid Gamesat Palazzo Cantelmo: a playful afternoon with board games on the themes of horror, fantasy and the fantastic.event open to children, young people and enthusiasts.info and booking:officinaludicaaps.org
25 October - San Donato Val di CominoThe Monster and the Moon (Piazza Cateliri, 5.30 p.m.): “Tales of Monsters, Fantastic Creatures and Popular Traditions”, followed by an excursion to the Werewolf Forest at Forca d'Acero.Info: 379.1780423 (Ass. Valenterra)
26 October - Belmonte CastelloZucche Creative(Belmonte Ranch, 3.30 p.m.): creative workshop for children and families with pumpkin decorations.Info and booking: 340.2151659 (Ass. Il Campanile)
31 October - Posta FibrenoThe Magical Herbs of the Lake (15:30): workshop on lake plants and magical herbs from folk tradition.Info and booking: 386.0811532 (Natura Locale)
1 November - FontechiariThe Ghosts of the Night of the Dead
3 p.m.: “Creepy Market” with handicrafts, music and guided tours
3 p.m.: “Little Spectres at the Opera” - creative workshop for children
5.30 p.m.: tastings and music with the “Cantori in Terra di Lavoro”.”
Info and reservations: 347.4024487 - 347.8208416 (Pro Loco Fontechiari)The workshops are free of charge.
A week of events, stories and workshops among the most evocative villages of the Valle di Comino, to rediscover the fascination of mystery and traditions linked to the most magical night of the year.
