Life in Abruzzo
Abruzzo Diary Dates

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

  • 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.

  • 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. 

  • L’aneme de le Morte

    Serramonacesca Via Guglielmo Marconi 2, Serramonacesca, Pescara, Italy

    Serramoncesca,  PE, L’Aneme de Le Morte begin their Celebrations on the 31st of October and run through to the 1st of November. the eve of ‘Il Giorno dei Morti’,  (Day of the Dead). 

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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