Ancient Abruzzo
The Festa & Legend of Lucrezia Borgia’s Flight to Abruzzo
This weekend, one of Abruzzo's finest small-borgo festas revives the legend of Lucrezia Borgia in the hidden ghost village steeped in myths
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WhatsOnAbruzzo: 6th October -12th October
If you’re wondering how to make the most of your time in Abruzzo between Monday, 6th and Sunday, 12th October 2025, our go-to roundup guide to what to do in Abruzzo brings you the very best of the region.
Beachside Wine Festival – Fossacesia
One of Abruzzo’s Città del Vino (wine cities), Fossacesia, recently held its second annual festa for their revived autumn wine celebrations that had last been held twenty years ago.
Vasto – San Michele Patron Saint Festival
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
La Festa dei Banderesi in Bucchianico – Celebrating History, Unity and Cultural Heritage
Tagliacozzo – Cantine nella Roccia
Re-enactment and an Elixir Recipe for L’Acqua di San Giovanni
Montorio al Vomano’s Lampoon of the Fascists: La Morte di Carnevale
Everyone’s a Tony – The Story of St Anthony Abbot
Halloween, All Saints & Remembering the Dead in Abruzzo
Barisciano, San Giovanni & Great Nuts of Fire
