Life in Abruzzo
Abruzzo Diary Dates

Sagre, feste, markets and cultural happenings across Chieti, Pescara, Teramo and L’Aquila, gathered in one place.

  • Summer Evening Pop-up Olive Oil Tasting Penne

    Penne Piazza Duomo, Penne, Pescara, Italy

    A free summer evening pop-up olive oil tasting event for members of the Life In Abruzzo Community in Penne (PE)

    Free
  • 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
  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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
  • Le Casette degli Angeli

    Schiavi di Abruzzo Piazza Castello, Schiavi di Abruzzo, Chieti, Italy

    Schiavi di Abruzzo (Chieti) is hosting its traditional, “Le casette degli Angeli” (The houses of the Angels).  Children are encouraged to build with their Mothers a miniature house using recycled materials that can house a small votive lamp dedicated to a recently deceased loved one. 

  • Perano Borgo diVino

    Perano Centro Storico, Perano, Chieti, Italy

    Join Perano's street food and wine tour with plenty of opportunities to try typical local products, new wine and enjoy the gala of the greatest wines of Abruzzo!

  • Bellante Polenta Sagra

    Proloco Bellante Piazza Mazzini,2, Bellante, Teramo, Italy

    A must-visit for all polenta lovers is Bellante's polenta sagra!  Pick from the traditional Abruzzese polenta served on a board with a sugo of sausage and pork belly or polenta with mushrooms, sausage and pancetta.

  • Vasto Craft Beer Festival

    Vasto Craft Beer Festival
    Santa Chiara Market Piazza Santa Chiara, Vasto, Chieti, Italy

    Indulge your taste buds at the Craft Beer Festival in Vasto's Santa Chiara Market! Join us for workshops, tastings, and a flavorful beer trail. Cheers to a festive experience!

    Free

We will do our best to keep this calendar up to date, however in the case of last-minute cancellations due to adverse weather conditions, Covid outbreaks and so forth this may not always be possible.  In these cases, you should contact the event organiser for a refund as we are not responsible for the events on the calendar, only compiling them into an easy list.  As soon as we have news from an organiser when any event will be rescheduled we will update the calendar accordingly.

If you would like to add your community event(s) to the Life In Abruzzo calendar, simply fill in the form to give us your suggestion!