WhatsOnAbruzzo - 5-11th January 2026

Still in Abruzzo for Epiphany? From Befana traditions to winter events and slow seasonal experiences, there’s more to discover this week.

CHILDREN & FAMILY

Befana del Vigile Urbano – L’Aquila [AQ] · Tue 6 Jan – Quattro Cantoni (gifts for children; charity event), VIEW ➝
Befana della Città-Territorio – Preturo & Scoppito [AQ] · Tue 6 Jan – 10:00 Preturo / 11:00 Scoppito, VIEW ➝
Befana arriva a Nereto – Nereto [TE] · Tue 6 Jan – kids’ show from 15:00 + Befana arrives in Piazza Cavour (16:30), VIEW ➝
Christmas Village – Befana workshops – Sant’Angelo Outlet Village (Mosciano S. Angelo) [TE] · Mon 5–Tue 6 Jan – kids’ labs (10:30–12:30 & 15:30–19:30), VIEW ➝
Befana del Vigile Urbano – Lanciano [CH] · Tue 6 Jan – Piazza Plebiscito (Befana arrives in the evening), VIEW ➝
La Befana vien dal Mare – Vasto Marina [CH] · Tue 6 Jan – from 10:00 (Befana arrival 11:30), VIEW ➝
Befana events (municipal programme) – Pescara [PE] · Tue 6 Jan – “Epifania… anche in musica” city events, VIEW ➝
Befana del Vigile (solidarity) – Montesilvano [PE] · Mon 5–Tue 6 Jan (runs 4–6 Jan) – charity initiative, VIEW ➝
Chieti – Presepe Vivente – Chieti (Rione Civitella) [CH] · Tue 6 Jan, from 17:00 – living nativity, VIEW ➝

FOOD, WINE & WINTER FLAVOURS

La Serenate delle Chezette – Scanno [AQ] · Mon 5 Jan, 21:30 – Epiphany tradition in the village streets, VIEW ➝
Befana in Bottaia – (wine-cellar themed event) Abruzzo [PE] · Tue 6 Jan – music + drinks vibe (post in local group), VIEW ➝
Note: Pettorano sul Gizio “Sagra della Polenta Rognosa” – Pettorano sul Gizio [AQ] · Usually early Jan but the 2026 edition is reported as postponed to Feb 2026, VIEW ➝

MARKETS, FAIRS & SHOPPING

76ª Fiera dell’Epifania – L’Aquila [AQ] · Mon 5 Jan – big historic fair with ~295 stalls across the city centre, VIEW ➝
Fiera dell’Epifania – road & access info – L’Aquila [AQ] · Mon 5 Jan – official city notice (viability changes), VIEW ➝
Fiera dell’Epifania (XX ed.) – Teramo [TE] · Tue 6 Jan, 08:00–20:00 – classic Epiphany fair, VIEW ➝
Mercatino di Natale – Pescara (Piazza Sacro Cuore) [PE] · Mon 5–Sun 11 Jan – chalet market continues through 11 Jan, VIEW ➝

MUSIC & CONCERTS

Winter Concert Series – L’Aquila [AQ] · Wed 7–Sun 11 Jan – Choirs and chamber concerts continue as part of the city’s winter programme. VIEW ➝
Live Music at Christmas Villages – Pescara [PE] · Fri 9–Sun 11 Jan – Evening performances within the holiday installations. VIEW ➝
Epiphany music events (city programme) – Pescara [PE] · Tue 6 Jan – Comune di Pescara “Epifania… anche in musica”, VIEW ➝

MUSEUMS & EXHIBITIONS

Caravaggio – La Rivoluzione della Luce – Teramo [TE] · Wed 7–Sun 11 Jan – Major exhibition continues at the ARCA / civic museum complex. VIEW ➝
Andrea Pazienza Retrospective – MAXXI L’Aquila [AQ] · Wed 7–Sun 11 Jan – Post-holiday continuation of the exhibition. VIEW ➝
Museo delle Genti d’Abruzzo – Pescara [PE] · Wed 7–Sun 11 Jan – Regular winter openings with ethnographic collections. VIEW ➝
Life In Abruzzo – Event Calendar – Abruzzo-wide [AQ][CH][PE][TE] · Mon 5–Sun 11 Jan – use filters for this exact week by location/type, VIEW ➝
L’Aquila 2026 Capital of Culture – events & exhibitions list – L’Aquila [AQ] · Mon 5–Sun 11 Jan – rolling calendar for 2026, VIEW ➝

HIKES, NATURE & OUTDOORS

Plan nature & winter experiences (year-round listings) – Abruzzo-wide [AQ][CH][PE][TE] · Mon 5–Sun 11 Jan – classes/excursions category (check date-specific entries), VIEW ➝
Snowshoe Walks (Abruzzo listings) – multiple locations [AQ][CH][PE][TE] · Wed 7–Sun 11 Jan – Choose date/location from the schedule, VIEW ➝
Maiella Experiences (Majellando) – Maiella area [CH] · Wed 7–Sun 11 Jan – Browse guided activities by date, VIEW ➝

RELIGIOUS & TRADITIONS (incl. EPIPHANY)

Epiphany traditions roundup (WhatsOnAbruzzo January) – Abruzzo-wide [AQ][CH][PE][TE] · Mon 5–Tue 6 Jan – key annual January traditions (incl. Scanno), VIEW ➝
Chieti – Presepe Vivente – Chieti (Rione Civitella) [CH] · Tue 6 Jan, from 17:00 – living nativity for Epiphany, VIEW ➝

Author: Sam Dunham

Sam is a freelance SEO content creator and IGCSE Geography and English teacher at Istituto Cristo Re in Rome. She also runs the Life In Abruzzo Cultural Association, sharing stories and insights about this captivating region.

Alongside raising a teenager, Sam hosts guests at her family’s traditional home, the Little House of the Firefly in Abruzzo, offering a warm welcome and insider tips on local culture, food, and hidden gems.