What to do in Caserta this weekend: events from Friday, August 28st to Sunday, August 30rd.

This is the last weekend of August in the province of Caserta: from concerts at the Parco della Musica, sunrise in the Royal Palace park, shows in the villages, and the festivals that close out the summer, there's no shortage of opportunities to get out and about from Friday, August 28th to Sunday, August 30th. Here's a guide to the weekend's events.

Friday August 28th

Pizza Expo Caserta, Roberto Colella on stage

The 11th edition of the pizza village continues in the Parco della Musica Villa Maria Carolina , opposite the Royal Palace. On Friday evening, Roberto Colella , one of the most beloved names on the new Neapolitan scene, will perform. Food stands, wood-fired ovens, and shows will liven up the park until late at night.

• When: Friday, August 28 (event from August 26 to 29)
• Where: Villa Maria Carolina Music Park, Viale Giulio Douhet, Caserta
• Cost: Free admission to the area; concert tickets are available; prices to be confirmed. Advance tickets are available on TicketOne.

Espero Sunset Experience at the Teatro Tempio

Meet at sunset at the archaeological site of Pietravairano : the Teatro Tempio di San Nicola hosts a performance that combines music and theater, overlooking the valley as the sun sets.

• When: Friday, August 28, 17:30 PM
• Where: Temple Theatre of San Nicola, Pietravairano (CE)
• Cost: paid tickets on Vivaticket

“Sea of ​​Rust” in the Tora and Piccilli Forest

For Forestate 2026 , the theater festival immersed in the woods, Antimo Casertano 's mise en espace will be staged with Daniela Ioia , Francesca De Nicolais , and Luigi Credendino . A show to be experienced surrounded by the trees of the Alto Casertano area.

• When: Friday, August 28, 21:00 PM
• Where: Tora and Piccilli Forest (CE)
• Cost: paid, tickets on ETES

Saturday August 29th

Dawn at the Royal Palace of Caserta

The Vanvitellian park opens in the dead of night for the "Dawn at the Royal Palace" event : from 4:30 a.m., you can enter the Royal Park and the English Garden , while from 6:30 a.m., the Old Woods will host performances by Progetto Sonora and Arabesque Dance Company , a dialogue between music and dance at dawn. Until 8:30 a.m., access is only from Piazza Carlo di Borbone.

• When: Saturday, August 29th, park open from 4:30 am, performance from 6:30 am
• Where: Royal Palace of Caserta, Old Woods and English Garden
• Cost: €10 for the Royal Park and English Garden; €18 for access to the Royal Apartments from 8:30 a.m.; tickets available on TicketOne.

For all the details: Alba at the Royal Palace of Caserta, double appointment on August 1st and 29th.

Pizza Expo: Last Night with Ivan Granatino

The Pizza Expo Caserta is coming to a grand finale: on Saturday evening, Campanian singer-songwriter Ivan Granatino will take to the stage at the Parco della Musica to perform his hits in an evening of Italian music, pizza, and entertainment.

• When: Saturday 29 August, the last evening of the event
• Where: Villa Maria Carolina Music Park, Viale Giulio Douhet, Caserta
• Cost: Free admission to the area; concert tickets are available; prices to be confirmed. Advance tickets are available on TicketOne.

Gates in Celebration in Sant'Angelo in Formis

The courtyards and gates of the village open for an evening of music, flavours and traditions at the foot of the Benedictine basilica of Sant'Angelo in Formis , in the municipality of Capua.

• When: Saturday August 29
• Where: Sant'Angelo in Formis, Capua (CE)
• Cost: free admission

Sunday August 30st

Enrico Brignano in “Mother's Day”

Roman comedian Enrico Brignano brings his one-man show “Bello di mamma!” to the square in front of the Royal Palace of Caserta, for the Un'Estate da Belvedere show : two hours of laughter with monologues and impersonations.

• When: Sunday 30 August, 21pm
• Where: Charles of Bourbon Square, Royal Palace of Caserta
• Cost: Tickets from 49 euros, on sale at TicketOne

Mondragone Pizza Festival, grand finale on the seafront

The fifth edition of the Mondragone Pizza Festival concludes on Sunday : starting August 27th, the seafront of this coastal town will host master pizza makers, stands, and live music. The final evening is the perfect opportunity for a taste before autumn arrives.

• When: until Sunday, August 30 (from August 27)
• Where: Mondragone seafront (CE)
• Cost: free entry, drinks are subject to charges

"The Two Twins" at the Cistercian Tower of Ciorlano

The Il Faro Company brings “The Two Twins” to the stage in the setting of the Cistercian Tower , along the route of the Celestine V Path: an open-air theatre in the heart of the Alto Casertano area.

• When: Sunday 30 August, 20pm
• Where: Cistercian Tower, Ciorlano (CE)
• Cost: to be confirmed

Weekend festivals

Briano Festival in Briano di Caserta

The Brianza Festival returns to Piazza Madonna di Pompei : zucchini flower fritters, sausage sandwiches, porchetta, and other village festival treats, all accompanied by music.

• When: Friday 28st and Saturday 29nd August
• Where: Madonna di Pompei square, Briano di Caserta (CE)
• Cost: free entry, drinks are subject to charges

Farmer's Festival in Alife

From August 28th to 30th, Alife celebrates the agricultural tradition of the Matese area with the Farmer's Festival : rural cuisine, typical products and moments dedicated to country life.

• When: from Friday 28st to Sunday 30rd August
• Where: Alife center (CE)
• Cost: free entry, drinks are subject to charges

Montanare in Festa Extralarge in Liberi

The penultimate weekend of the long calendar of Liberi festivals : Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August will feature montanare , fried pasta topped with tomato and cheese, in an extra-large version with live music and shows in the village of Alto Casertano.

• When: Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August
• Where: Free (CE)
• Cost: free entry, drinks are subject to charges