Zampogna (Bagpipe) International Festival – Scapoli

26-28 July 2024. Bagpipe players from all over the world come to Scapoli

From July 26th to 28th, 2024, as usual inthe last weekend of July, the Zampogna (bagpipe) International Festival takes place in Scapoli, Molise.

The Zampogna International Festival – this year at its 48th edition – celebrates this musical instrument, used by the shepherds, which was already known by the Ancient Romans, who called it “Utriculus” (small wineskin), for its characteristic sack that is used as an air supply, allowing a fluent sound and interrupted sound.

Scapoli (near Isernia) is famous for having preserved the knowledge of the old construction techniques of Zampogna which consist in using different wood essences, especially the olive, cherry and plum trees.

Bagpipe players from all over the world come to Scapoli to share experiences and techniques.

Because of the festival, Scapoli is considered the International Capital of Zampogna.

Scapoli is part of the Orange Flags in the province of Isernia in the Molise region.
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(photos: event’s official website)