FoPe Fest – International Festival of Folk & People Arts
FoPe Fest – International Festival of Folk & People Arts – focuses on promoting cultures, traditions and people’s customs through movies, music and dance.
In 2020, the first edition of FoPe Fest was a web-based, self-financed event: 3-day on-line streaming, 3-hour daily show, from Sept. 23rd to 25th. More than 40 works from talents Worldwide.
In 2026, we aim to launch the first in-person FoPe Fest while maintaining the full live-stream platform blending the best of both. We want to engage with in-person audiences with live experiences and networking activities, while reaching a global community through live-streaming. Read More
FoPe Fest is where art and culture come together, bringing creativity in one of Italy’s most genuine and untouched regions: Molise. It’s real, raw, and full of heart. Once a place people left to chase new opportunities, Molise has held on to its charm of small towns, wild landscapes, and deep cultural roots. Now, it’s ready for a fresh wave of energy, stories, and talent.
Why Molise? Because big ideas deserve real places. FoPe Fest is all about sparking new life in local communities through art, culture, and sustainable tourism, giving both locals and visitors a chance to connect, create, and grow together.
With a global digital reach and a local soul, FoPe Fest turns Molise into a stage that blends the best of both worlds: live and online. It’s not just a festival; it’s a movement that celebrates creativity, empowers talent, and puts Molise on the map.
FoPe Fest is committed to spark creativity, connection, and change: on stage, on screen, and online.
Boost local life: we want to lift up local economies by bringing people to Molise, to support small local businesses, and inspire new opportunities. We’re all about giving Molise a creative glow-up showing how art and culture can drive real growth.
Connect cultures: through film, dance, and storytelling, we break borders and blend stories, creating a space where talents from all over the world can inspire and be inspired.
Keep it green: from how we produce to who we partner with, every choice we make is guided by sustainability and respect for the land we celebrate.
Blend real and digital: with the live-stream platform, FoPe Fest gives artists and creators a stage that goes far beyond Molise, amplifying local and international talent to a global audience while staying true to our roots.