Life in Abruzzo
Abruzzo Diary Dates

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

  • Cantine Aperte in Vendemmia 2023

    Dora Sarchese cantina C.da Caldari Stazione 65, Ortona, Chieti, Italy

    The Vendemmia (grape harvest) is a time of celebration and a time when wineries throughout Abruzzo open their doors to celebrate. There will be grape stomping, wine tasting, local food, and more.

  • Sagra Valle Castellana Della Castagna e della Patata

    Valle Castellana Via Provinciale, Valle Castellana, Teramo, Italy

    Valle Castellana's delicious chestnut and potato sagra that is famous for its superb autumnal dishes.

  • Goat Cheese Aperitivo at Appignano’s Bar del Borgo

    Bar Del Borgo Via del Carmine, 45/47, Appignano, Teramo, Italy

    Join Maria Jose Moraza Gioia for an AGRIAPERITIVE at Appignano's Bar del Borgo to taste the much-loved goat cheeses of Fattoria Gioia

  • Scanno Traditional Dress Exhibit

    Scanno Traditional Dress Exhibit
    Maison des Arts Corso Umberto I, 83, Pescara, Pescara, Italy

    The Pescarabruzzo Foundation is hosting an exhibition dedicated to the traditional women's dress of Scanno. This event will feature costumes, jewellery, photographs, tombolo (bobbin lace work), and other works of art.

    Free
  • Arsita – Chestnuts and Foliage Seasonal Walk and Lunch

    Bar-Ristorante Perino Contrada Carbonesca, 3, Arsita, TE, Italy

    Abruzzo has many spectacular vistas, but this chestnut and autumn foliage walk from Arsita up to Fondo della Salsa is one of the best, for a breathtaking view of the Gran Sasso massif.

  • Casoli: Book Swap Club

    Book Swap Club
    Bar Colanzi Bar Colanzi Al Quadrante, Contrada Selva Piana, Casoli, Chieti, Italy

    Join Vivienne on the last Thursday of each month in Casoli for an English language book swap over fantastic coffee and cake in Bar Colanzi!

  • Sunday Live in Abruzzo: ‘Roots’ Talking Books with Domenico Cornacchia

    Life In Abruzzo Casetta Lucciola, Colledara, TE, Italy

    Join us for an engaging online discussion delving into the heart of Abruzzo with acclaimed young author Domenico Cornacchia and a special guest, Ivana Sabatucci, a returnee from Hamilton Canada to Italy whose parents were from the area in northern Abruzzo

    Free
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    Collelongo Piazza della Chiesa, Collelongo, L'Aquila, Italy

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  • Cansano – Santa Maria Cuncett Festa

    Cansano Piazza xx settembreola, Cansano, AQ, Italy

    On December 8th in #Cansano from 17:00 we will be waiting for you for the SANTA MARIA CUNCETT', our traditional great bonfire to celebrate the  Immaculate Conception! ????

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.

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