Life in Abruzzo
Abruzzo Diary Dates

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

  • Sagra de Castagne, Rendinara

    Rendinara Via Belvedere snc, Rendinara, L'Aquila, Italy

    Abruzzo's chestnut festivals are a wonderful way to explore off-the-beaten-track villages like Redinindara in the province of Aquila.

  • Notte Nera – A Castel di Ieri

    Pro Loco Castel di Ieri Via Sanguineto, Castel di Ieri, Chieti, Italy

    "The Notte Nera, "Black Night" is back in Castel di Ieri hosted in its historic centre. A party for all tastes and all ages, from 14.00 to midnight. There will be the opportunity to trek and visit places rich in local history and culture, enjoy some wonderful local dishes on your return as well as some music at the evening concert!

  • Apertura notturna Halloween e Mangiafuoco

    Castello Medievale di Roccascalegna Via Roma, Vico II, 1, Roccascalegna, Chieti

    On the scariest night of the year, put on your scariest disguise and come and visit the Roccascalegna castle at night!

  • La Notte Delle Lumère n.5

    La Notte Delle Lumère n.5
    Gira e Rigira Via del Lago, Santo Stefano di Sessanio, Abruzzo, Italy

    La Notte Delle Lumère n.5, in Santo Stefano di Sessanio, is an evening event that weaves you through the medieval streets, accompanied by donkeys, music, and tales that step back in time to hear and experience how the traditional ‘New Year’, the Capetièmpe, was celebrated by the farming community in its celebrations between 31st October and San Martino day.

  • Novello al Castello

    catignano Via del Castello, Catignano, Pescara, Italy

    A magical choice of local autumn dishes to try, wineries to sample Vino Novello (New Wine), a small town to explore that dates back to Neolithic times and incredible music to suit all tastes is offered this weekend in Catignano!

  • 3 Archaeology Day – Forcona

    Forcona, a Civita di Bagno Area archeologica di Forcona, La frazione Civita di Bagno, L'Aquila, Italy

    The ABAP Superintendency in the provinces of L'Aquila and Teramo are hosting two archaeology events on Saturday 5 November! In the morning you are invited to discover the monumental remains of Forcona, Civita di Bagno that date back to the second-century bc, between 9.30 to 13.30. No registration is required and entrance is free.

  • 3 Archaeology – San Rustico, Bascianio

    San Rustico Contrada San Rustico, San Rustico, Basciano, Teramo, Italy

    The ABAP Superintendency in the provinces of L'Aquila and Teramo offers you the chance to visit its archaeology events on Saturday 5th November.

    In the afternoon you are invited to tour San Rustico, Basciano from 15.30 which is located in a flat area that originated at the confluence of the Mavone river with the Vomano river.

  • Autunno en Festa

    Celenza sul Trigno Piazza del Popolo, Celenza sul Trigno, Chieti, Italy

    Who doesn't love the opportunity to sit back and enjoy roast chestnuts with mulled wine in a beautiful town!  Celenza Sul Trigno's autumn festival is back and comes recommended.

  • Festa del Ringraziamento

    Introdacqua Piazza Cavour, 10, Introdacqua, Aquila, Italy

    Festa del Ringraziamento (Thanksgiving) returns to Introdacqua.  It celebrates the ancient custom that saw farmers and artisans celebrating the success and the blessing of their harvests over the past year. Since 2006, the organisers of this event, Futura Association have converted this tradition into wonderful tastings of zero-kilometre products from local producers and artisans

  • Arielli New Wine (Vino Novello) and Chestnuts Sagra

    Arielli Via Roma, 28,, Arielli, Chieti, Italy

    Arielli's Vino Novello and chestnut sagra is an opportunity to try sparkly, fruity and fresh new wines from local wineries paired with local dishes and chestnuts to toast Autumn

    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.

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