Sagre, feste, markets and cultural happenings across Chieti, Pescara, Teramo and L’Aquila, gathered in one place.
A beautiful location to celebrate San Martino is the 'I Borghi più Belli d'Italia' village of Pietracamela sits under Prati di Tivo. The village's excellent restaurants have come together to create a polenta feast, wine and roasted chestnuts for just €10.
Step into a world where the power of a single gaze holds the key to unlocking hidden stories and unveiling the essence of humanity.
"I'm all in my eyes," is a mesmerising anthology that showcases the remarkable works of acclaimed Abruzzese photographer Sebastiana Papa.
History buffs, get ready for a fascinating glimpse into the rich heritage of the Transumanza at the 160th Fiera della Pastorizia di Piano Roseto in Abruzzo this weekend! Set in possibly the world's most beautiful panoramic fairground, this sheep fair helps you'll step back in time and discover the historical significance of economic migration that has shaped the cultural fabric of the region.
Indulge in a timeless journey through the heart of automotive history at the rescheduled event presented by the esteemed Old Motors Club d'Abruzzo: the enchanting 33° Raduno Dannunziano in Chieti, Teramo and Pescara
The Tuber Magnatum white truffle festival is located high in the Gran Sasso Mountains in the small medieval town of Poggio Umbricchio. It was once part of the world’s smallest republic Senarica and was aligned to Venice.
Join English in the Woods at Il Borgo degli Gnomi in Teramo for a unique forest-style English language learning school during the Christmas school holidays
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.
Arsita's folk music festival, Valfino al Canto is a must-visit if you are in Abruzzo between the 9th-11th August. It’s an incredible 3-day event, with musicians and bands from across Italy and Europe participating. Together each evening, they busk on street corners and play on stages to create the biggest folk music event in central and southern Italy!
Senarica is famous for its Lu’Nzit chestnuts and celebrates them with a large weekend festa each year!
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!
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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