29 March @ 19:00 - 22:30 CET Penne: Good Friday Procession (La processione del Venerdì Santo) Penne , Italy Penne's Venerdi Santo (Good Friday) procession is one of the riches of the Easter traditions in Abruzzo and dates back to 1570, the second oldest Good Friday procession in Abruzzo.
29 March @ 19:00 - 23:00 CET Chieti – Good Friday Chieti – La Processione del Venerdì Santo Chieti Piazza S. Giustino, 22, Chieti, Chieti, Italy Abruzzo's most famous Easter event on Good Friday is held in Chieti. It consists of an evening torch-lit procession that weaves in & out of its historic centre carrying the body of Christ that is accompanied by an orchestra that includes 100 violinists
31 March @ 11:00 - 12:00 CEST Sulmona’s Easter Sunday Running Madonna Chiesa di San Filippo Neri Piazza Garabaldi, Sulmona, L'Aquila, Italy The La Madonna che Scappa ceremony, organised by the Santa Maria di Loreto Brotherhood, has been an integral part of Sulmona's cultural fabric since the 11th century. This Easter Sunday morning re-enactment adds a captivating layer of charm to the city's already rich tapestry of traditions and features the Madonna running through the piazza in Sulmona in celebration of her son's resurrection.
1 April @ 09:00 - 13:00 CEST San Donato (AQ) -Tre Madonna Peace Walk San Donato Chiesa di Sant'Erasmo, Via S. Erasmo, San Donato, L'Aquila, Italy oin the Tre Madonna Peace Walk in San Donato with the villages of Gallo and Poggio Filippo on Paquetta (Easter Monday). This walk is well travelled, the three villages have been doing it annually since 1639
14 April @ 17:00 - 23:00 CEST Sulmona – Festa dei Fuochi Piazza Garabaldi Piazza Garabaldi, Sulmona, AQ, Italy Sulmona's ancient Spring festival celebrates the arrival of the sun and the good season through the traditional lighting of fires to mark the end of winter
20 April @ 09:15 - 17:00 CEST L’Aquila Vintage and Antique Roadshow by the Abruzzo Restore Squad Mokà Cafè - L'Aquila Stazione Piazzale della Stazione 9, L'Aquila, AQ, Italy Join us in celebrating the timeless allure of vintage and antique shopping in L'Aquila, the newly crowned Italian Capital of Culture 2026 and the launch of our Abruzzo Restore Squad on our L’Aquila Vintage and Antique Roadshow pop-up! €75
24 April - 28 April Cupello Artichoke Festival Cupello Corso Mazzini, Cupello, Chieti, Italy From 24 to 28 April 2024, Cupello will host the "Festival del Carciofo", a flavorful event to celebrate the symbol of Cupello: the purple-tinted Mazzaferrata artichoke whose hearts are sweet and crunchy.
1 May Eat Le Virtù – Teramo’s Special May Day Soup Teramo Teramo, Italy On May 1st expect restaurants across the province of Teramo to be serving Le Virtù a big, strong & incredible soup, its roots weave history, folklore and the very functional!
1 May Cocullo Snake Festival Chiesa di San Domenico Via S. Domenico, Cocullo, L'Aquila, Italy Unleash the magic of Cocullo's Snake Festival, where Pagan & Christian rites continue to tango in harmony today!
19 May @ 16:00 - 24 May @ 22:30 CEST Bucchianico: Festa dei Bandereisi Life In Abruzzo Casetta Lucciola, Colledara, TE, Italy +1 more The Festa dei Banderesi, is an unmissable historic and colourful festa and re-anactment held annually in May in the Abruzzo town of Bucchianico (CH). Free
25 May - 26 May Cantine Aperte in Abruzzo May 2024 Life In Abruzzo Casetta Lucciola, Colledara, TE, Italy +1 more Cantine Aperte in Abruzzo is back with a bang in 2024 when the very best of Abruzzo’s cantine and wineries fling open their doors on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May and invite wine lovers to come and do some wine tasting!
15 June @ 10:00 - 16:00 CEST Pop-up – Davide Nanni Lunch & Anversa degli Abruzzi & Castrovalva Rambles – SOLD OUT Agriturismo Locanda Nido d'Aquila Piazza risorgimento, Castrovalva, AQ, Italy This exclusive Life In Abruzzo Pop-up for 20 community members includes lunch cooked by wild chef and author Davide Nanni at his family Agriturismo and guided rambles in Anversa degli Abruzzi & Castrovalva on Saturday 15th June. €70
15 June @ 18:30 - 16 June @ 18:00 CEST Prezza Artichoke Festival Prezza Piazza Umberto 1, Prezza, L'Aquila, Italy Prezza’s annual Artichoke & Olive Oil Sagra celebrates the famous small artichokes that grow on just one side of this small fortified town that sits on a spur of the Sirente
22 June @ 20:00 - 23:30 CEST Barisciano Fuoco di San Giovanni Barisciano Piazzale della fonte grande, Barisciano, Aquila, Italy Barisciano lights its traditional and very entertaining fire for San Giovanni, this is likely to be something you have never experienced before, we highly recommend a visit! Free
26 June @ 10:00 - 15:30 CEST Truffle Magic in Roccascalegna – June 2024 Roccascalegna Centro storico, Roccascalegna, Chieti, Italy Spending a morning exploring Roccascalegna Castle, followed by truffle hunting and an extensive truffle lunch, is the perfect way to start a Wednesday and indulge in a unique and unforgettable experience in June in Abruzzo €70
3 July @ 09:30 - 12:30 CEST Forest Bathing in Abruzzo (in English) Abbazia San Liberatore a Maiella Contrada San Liberatore, Serramonacesca, Pescara, Italy Join Jacqui Dixon for Forest Bathing (Shinrin-yoku) in Abruzzo (in English). This is a slow, guided walk under a canopy of trees, with a series of nature based exercises designed to engage all the senses to arrive at a calmness and stillness through total immersion within the forest atmosphere (there is no immersion in water). Free
6 July - 7 July Medieval Times Festival in Spoltore Centro storico, Spoltore Centro storico, Spoltore, Pescara, Italy Visiting the Spoltore Medieval Times Festival offers a captivating journey back in time, immersing visitors in the rich and vibrant atmosphere of the Middle Ages. From elaborate costumes and authentic reenactments to traditional music and artisan crafts, the festival provides a unique opportunity to experience the magic and charm of medieval life.
17 July @ 21:00 - 22:00 CEST Summer Evening Pop-up Olive Oil Tasting Penne Penne , Italy A free summer evening pop-up olive oil tasting event for members of the Life In Abruzzo Community in Penne (PE) Free
29 August - 2 September Faieto di Cortino – Sagra della scrippella all’olio https://www.facebook.com/ProlocoFaieto Via Po, Faieto, Province of Teramo, Italy This year Faieto di Cortino (TE) 630 metres above sea level in the Gran Sasso Mountains will be celebrating the simple but delicious sagra that profiles scrippella all'olio. Free
4 September @ 10:00 - 15:30 CEST Truffle Magic & Artisan Beer Tasting in Goriano Sicoli – Sept 2024 Goriano Sicoli Via Roma, Goriano Sicoli, AQ, Italy Truffle Treasures: Unleashing the Magic of Goriano Sicoli with a Truffle Hunting Adventure and Artisan Beer Tasting & Lunch €70
6 September @ 19:00 - 23:00 CEST Fermented Aperitif! Tagliave’ Villa Santa Lucia, Province of L'Aquila, Italy Orti Geometrici invite you to Tagliavè's garden, with its panoramic view of the Abruzzo mountains to enjoy a Fermented Aperitif curated by Emiliana Romagna-based chef Giulia Pieri.
28 September - 30 September Vasto – San Michele Patron Saint Festival Vasto P.za Gabriele Rossetti, Vasto, Abruzzo, Italy The San Michele Arcangelo Patron Saint Festival in Vasto is a vibrant and cherished annual 3-day celebration. This lively event honours San Michele with religious processions, colourful parades, and traditional Italian music and dance performances. Locals and visitors come together to revel in joyful festivities that capture Vasto's rich cultural heritage
6 October Event Series Domenica al Museo – Free Entrance State Musuems Domenica al Museo – Free Entrance State Musuems Museo Archeologico Nazionale - La Civitella Via Giuseppe Salvatore Pianell 1, Chieti, Chieti, Italy Each first Sunday of the month, Abruzzo and Italian state museums and archaeological sites open their doors for free as part of ‘Domenica al Museo’. This is a fabulous, national wide initiative that allows you to explore and discover the history and treasures of Abruzzo without charge outside your transportation to the site.
11 October @ 10:00 - 13 October @ 22:00 CEST Tagliacozzo – Cantine nella Roccia Tagliacozzo Piazza duca degli Abruzzi, Tagliacozzo, Abruzzo, Italy Not just roast chestnuts at Tagliacozzo's Cantine nella Roccia autumn-themed open cellar sagra. There are plenty of local autumn dishes to try and take delight in and plenty of music and crafts too!
18 October @ 12:00 - 20 October @ 17:00 CEST Festa della Castagna a Senarica Lu’Nzit di Crognaleto Senarica Via della Fonte, 74, Senarica di Crognaleto, Teramo, Italy Senarica is famous for its Lu’Nzit chestnuts and celebrates them with a large weekend festa each year!
18 October @ 19:30 - 20 October @ 23:30 CEST The Old Streets of Civitella Roveto (Le Antiche Rue a Civitella Roveto) Civitella Roveto Piazza San Giovanni Battista, Civitella Roveto, AQ, Italy The aim of this eno-gastronomic event is to introduce visitors to the chestnut “Roscetta”, a typical variety of the Valle Roveto and, at the same time, re-evaluate and give new life to the small town of Civitella Roveto. Free
19 October @ 11:00 - 17:00 CEST Reach Out! Dive Deep into Abruzzo Casa Fenice Contrada Domera, Penne, PE, Italy Join us for a unique opportunity to dive deep into the joys and challenges of living in Abruzzo! Our exclusive one-day event at the beautiful boutique B&B, Casa Fenice in Penne is designed to help current residents and those considering the move with access for those wishing to tune in virtually! €10
20 October @ 11:00 - 23:00 CEST Canistro Superiore – Sapori d’Autunno (Tastes of Autumn) Canistro Superiore Largo Bellavista, Canistro Superiore, AQ, Italy The Autumn Flavors Festival, celebrating the chestnut and other regional products of Roveto Valley, returns to the historic village of Canistro Superiore (AQ) on Sunday, October 20th, 2024. This vibrant event is organised by the "Donne 2000" Association and has become a cherished tradition.
20 October @ 17:00 - 22:00 CEST Festa della Castagna – Tufo di Carsoli Tufo di Carsoli Piazza Madonna dei Bisognosi, Tufo di Carsoli, AQ, Italy One of the top 10 chestnut festivals in Italy (according to Gambero Rosso) is held in Abruzzo in the mural town of Tufo di Carsoli on Sunday 20th October.
23 October @ 10:00 - 15:30 CEST Event Series Truffle Magic in Roccascalegna – July 2024 Truffle Magic in Roccascalegna – July 2024 Roccascalegna Centro storico, Roccascalegna, Chieti, Italy Spending a morning exploring Roccascalegna Castle, followed by truffle hunting and an extensive truffle lunch, is the perfect way to start a Wednesday and indulge in a unique and unforgettable experience in July in Abruzzo €70