WhatsOnAbruzzo Big Sweep - 7th–21st Sept 2025 (Sun

What’s on in Abruzzo this fortnight?
If you’re wondering how to make the most of your time here between Sunday 7th and Sunday 21st September 2025, our guide to what to do in Abruzzo brings you the very best of the region. From village grape and potato festivals to patron saint processions, open wineries, jazz concerts, antique markets, guided hikes and family-friendly museum days, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re a local, a digital nomad, or visiting for the first time, use this weekly sweep to discover authentic events that celebrate Abruzzo’s food, wine, culture, and traditions.

Province Index

AQ – L’Aquila & inland
CH – Chieti & coast/south
PE – Pescara & coast
TE – Teramo & coast/north

All of Abruzzo, One Fortnight Guide.

Your go‑to roundup for what’s on across Abruzzo, grouped by category and tagged by province: [AQ] L’Aquila · [CH] Chieti · [PE] Pescara · [TE] Teramo.

FREE = no entry fee (food/drinks or extras may cost). Always check links for updates before travelling.

👨‍👩‍👧 CHILDREN & FAMILY

Free Sunday at the Museum – multiple sites [AQ][CH][PE][TE] · Sun 7 Sep – kid-friendly free entry to state museums · VIEW ➝
Weekend with Kids in Abruzzo (guide) – region-wide highlights [AQ][CH][PE][TE] · Fri 5–Sun 7 Sep – family walks, workshops & shows · VIEW ➝
Children’s shows @ September Festivities – Lanciano [CH] · Sat 13–Tue 16 Sep – family entertainment alongside concerts · VIEW ➝

🍷 FOOD & WINE / SAGRE

Open Wineries for Harvest (MTV Abruzzo) – multiple wineries [AQ][CH][PE][TE] · Mon 15–Sun 21 Sep (dates vary by winery) · VIEW ➝
53rd Lentil Festival – Santo Stefano di Sessanio [AQ] · Sat 6–Sun 7 Sep · VIEW ➝
Marsicaland – Diffused Food Festival – Avezzano [AQ] · Fri 12–Sun 14 Sep · VIEW ➝
Potato Festival – Borgo Via Nuova, Avezzano [AQ] · Sat 6 Sep (preview, day before range) · VIEW ➝
Grape Festival – Città Sant’Angelo [PE] · Sun 14 Sep, 15:30–23:30 – FREE entry; pay tastings · VIEW ➝
“Uva Viva Uva” – Wine & Grape Festival – Mosciano Sant’Angelo [TE] · Fri 12–Sun 14 Sep, 20:00–24:00 · VIEW ➝
Atri – Grape Festival & Accordion Festival (Pietro Tavani Trophy) – Atri [TE] · Sat 20–Sun 21 Sep · VIEW ➝
Polenta Festival – Introdacqua [AQ] · Sat 13–Sun 14 Sep · VIEW ➝
Truffle Festival – Campovalano [TE] · Sat 20–Sun 21 Sep · VIEW ➝
Arrosticini Festival – Pianella [PE] · Fri 12–Sun 14 Sep · VIEW ➝
Grape Festival – Cepagatti [PE] · Sat 20–Sun 21 Sep · VIEW ➝

🛍️ SPECIALIST MARKETS (Vintage / Antiques / Farmers)

Abruzzo Antique Market – Ortona [CH] · Sun 7 Sep – antiques – FREE · VIEW ➝
Abruzzo Antique Market – Lanciano [CH] · Mon 8 Sep – antiques – FREE · VIEW ➝
Antiques & Crafts in the Squares – L’Aquila [AQ] · Sat 13–Sun 14 Sep – Piazza S. Maria Paganica & Piazzetta Chiarino · VIEW ➝
Second-hand & Vintage “Caccia all’Affare” – Pescara [PE] · Sat 13–Sun 14 Sep – indoor fair (Via Tirino 427) · VIEW ➝

🎶 MUSIC & CONCERTS

Italian Jazz for Earthquake Towns (closing day) – L’Aquila [AQ] · Sun 7 Sep – diffused free concerts · VIEW ➝
September Festivities – Piazza Concerts – Lanciano [CH] · Sat 13–Tue 16 Sep – incl. Max Giusti (Mon 15) & Noemi (Tue 16) – FREE · VIEW ➝
White Nights of Lanciano – Lanciano [CH] · Sat 13–Sun 14 Sep (late) – music, fashion, entertainment – FREE · VIEW ➝
The Masterpieces of Tchaikovsky – Symphony & Ballet – Pescara [PE] · Sat 13 Sep – €8 on the door · VIEW ➝
Duo Bruno Canino (piano) & Alessio Bidoli (violin) – Pescara [PE] · Sun 14 Sep – €8 on the door · VIEW ➝
Metaphora Ensemble feat. Gabriele Mirabassi (clarinet) – L’Aquila [AQ] · Wed 17 Sep – ticketed · VIEW ➝
Fornace Del Bono Jazz Festival (5th ed.) – Penne [PE] · from Sat 13 Sep – jazz in historic kiln · VIEW ➝

🖼️ ART & EXHIBITIONS

Exhibitions & Visits – Free Sunday at the Museum – multiple sites [AQ][CH][PE][TE] · Sun 7 Sep – FREE entry · VIEW ➝
Roseto Street Art – II Edition (final day) – Roseto degli Abruzzi [TE] · Sun 7 Sep – open-air murals trail · VIEW ➝
Castelli – Craft Ceramics Market (closing) – Castelli [TE] · Sun 7 Sep – artisan ceramics fair · VIEW ➝
Castelli – 11th Mountain Trophy: Truffle Dogs on Ring – Castelli [TE] · Sun 21 Sep – tradition & canine showcase · VIEW ➝

⚽ SPORTS & OUTDOORS

Cicloturistica dei 4 Castelli – Tornimparte & routes [AQ] · Sun 7 Sep – non-competitive cycling tour · VIEW ➝
Abruzzo National Park – Bearwatching – Pescasseroli/Civitella Alfedena [AQ] · Tue 9–Sun 21 Sep – (paid) · VIEW ➝
Maiella Hikes – Fonte Tarì (Sat 20), Monte Porrara (Sun 21) – Palena [CH] · Sat 20–Sun 21 Sep – (paid) · VIEW ➝

🌊 WATER & COAST

Canoe on the Tirino – Bussi sul Tirino [PE] · Sun 7 Sep & weekends – guided canoeing (paid) · VIEW ➝

🚙 MOTORS & CLASSIC CARS

La Moto Dannunziana – Abruzzo Mototour – Spoltore/Pescara/Atri/Rosciano [PE][TE] · Sat 13 Sep – (registration required) · VIEW ➝

🏛 GUIDED TOURS & MUSEUM OPENINGS

Free Sunday at the Museum – L’Aquila, Chieti, Pescara, Teramo [AQ][CH][PE][TE] · Sun 7 Sep – includes MuNDA (AQ), Villa Frigerj (CH), Casa d’Annunzio (PE), Campli Museum (TE) – FREE · VIEW ➝
Celano – Piccolomini Castle – Celano [AQ] · Sun 7 Sep – FREE · VIEW ➝

Key free sites on Sun 7 Sep:

MuNDA – National Museum of Abruzzo (L’Aquila) · Sun 7 Sep – FREE · VIEW ➝
Amiternum Archaeological Area (L’Aquila) · Sun 7 Sep – FREE · VIEW ➝
National Archaeological Museum – Villa Frigerj (Chieti) · Sun 7 Sep – FREE · VIEW ➝
National Archaeological Museum La Civitella (Chieti) · Sun 7 Sep – FREE · VIEW ➝
Casa Natale di Gabriele d’Annunzio (Pescara) · Sun 7 Sep – FREE · VIEW ➝
Abbey of San Clemente a Casauria (PE) · Sun 7 Sep – FREE · VIEW ➝
National Archaeological Museum of Campli (TE) · Sun 7 Sep – FREE · VIEW ➝
Archaeological Museum F. Savini – Teramo · Sun 7 Sep – FREE · VIEW ➝

✝️ PATRON SAINT DAYS

Lanciano – Madonna del Ponte (September Festivities) – Lanciano [CH] · Sat 13–Tue 16 Sep – processions, “Nuttate”, fireworks · VIEW ➝
Pratola Peligna – Madonna della Libera – Pratola Peligna [AQ] · Sun 7–Tue 9 Sep – paratures, processions · VIEW ➝
Pacentro – Corsa degli Zingari – Pacentro [AQ] · Sun 7 Sep – centuries-old barefoot race from the mountain to the church – FREE · VIEW ➝
Pacentro – San Michele Arcangelo – Pacentro [AQ] · Sun 14–Mon 15 Sep – medieval tournament & feast day · VIEW ➝
Cepagatti – San Rocco – Cepagatti [PE] · Sun 7–Mon 8 Sep – patron feast & fireworks · VIEW ➝
Arsita – San Nicola da Tolentino – Arsita [TE] · Wed 10 Sep – solemn mass & events · VIEW ➝
Notaresco – San Gennaro – Notaresco [TE] · Fri 19 Sep – procession & music · VIEW ➝
Atessa – San Matteo – Atessa [CH] · Sat 20–Sun 21 Sep – patron procession & fair · VIEW ➝
Isola del Gran Sasso – San Gabriele dell’Addolorata – Isola del Gran Sasso [TE] · Sun 21 Sep – youth pilgrimage & feast day · VIEW ➝

🍺 BEER FESTIVALS

CoolBeer Fest – Collecorvino [PE] · Fri 5–Sun 7 Sep – FREE entry, street food & live music · VIEW ➝
Corropoli Beer Fest – Corropoli [TE] · Fri 5–Sun 7 Sep – beer & music · VIEW ➝
Villaggio della Birra – Rapolano Terme (SI, outside Abruzzo) · Fri 5–Sun 7 Sep – national craft beer fest · VIEW ➝

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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.