Our weekly pick of what’s on across Abruzzo – from big city concerts and fairs to tiny hilltop villages full of lights, patron saint feasts and Christmas markets.
You’ll find even more ideas on the
👉 Life in Abruzzo Events Calendar, our Christmas Fair Guide 2025 and reviews of sagre and feste.
Always double-check timings before travelling, as last-minute changes can occur.
Art, Exhibitions & Museums
Forte & Gentile – The Faces of Abruzzo – Bussi sul Tirino [PE] · all week
A photography and storytelling exhibition celebrating the people of Abruzzo in Palazzo Franceschelli.
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Mostra “Lo sguardo inesauribile del cigno” – Tribute to Liliana Merlo – Teramo [TE] · final week
A closing tribute at ARCA to the celebrated ballerina — last chance to visit before 30 November.
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Sculture e Disegni 1982–86 – Opening – Pescara [PE] · Mon 24
Opening night at Museo Vittoria Colonna, showcasing early drawings and sculpture.
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Camera – Photography & Sculpture – Pescara [PE] · ongoing
A contemporary visual installation mixing photography, ceramics and landscape reflections.
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Riflessi Femminili – Giovanni Iovacchini – Chieti [CH] · until Tue 25
Fine-art photographic show exploring women’s stories and identity.
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Children & Family
Natale in Abruzzo 2025 con i bambini – regionwide
MammaDoveMiPorti’s latest round-up covers festive family activities, markets and Santa visits.
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Storie di Lana – Creative Felt Workshop – Cellino Attanasio [TE] · Sun 30
A cosy wool-felting session for children and families in a tiny hilltown space.
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La Magia del Natale (Children’s Christmas Village) – San Salvo [CH] · Sun 30
A festive afternoon with storytelling, crafts and lights.
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Natale nel Borgo di Tussio – Prata d’Ansidonia [AQ] · Sat 29–Sun 30
A magical small-village Christmas weekend with workshops and Babbo Natale.
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Food & Wine / Sagre & Local Flavours
Fiera dei Tartufi d’Abruzzo – L’Aquila [AQ] · Fri 28 – Sun 30
The regional truffle fair returns to Piazza Duomo with 60 producers, tastings and masterclasses.
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Nero Antico di Pretalucente – Première – Gessopalena [CH] · Sat 29
Celebration of a rediscovered native wine in a stone-village setting.
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Autumn Flavours & Local Producers – Cepagatti [PE] · Sat 29
Evening street-food and wine in the historic centre.
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Bacchanallia – Wine & Stories – Abbateggio [PE] · Sat 29
An evening of storytelling and regional wines in a tiny Maiella borgo.
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Sapori d’Autunno – Bisenti [TE] · Sat 29
New wine, chestnuts and local pecorino in the Teramo hills.
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Degustazione di Vino Novello – Controguerra [TE] · Fri 28
New-season wine tasting with bruschette and live music.
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Mercatino del Gusto – Castel Frentano [CH] · Sun 30
Sweet pastries and olive-oil producers in one of Abruzzo’s culinary capitals.
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Cantine Aperte d’Inverno – Ortona [CH] · Sat 29
Open wineries and guided tastings overlooking the Costa dei Trabocchi.
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Markets & Christmas Villages
🎄 Full Christmas Market Guide – all provinces
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Natale nel Borgo di Tussio – Prata d’Ansidonia [AQ] · Sat 29–Sun 30
A tiny fortified borgo becomes a Christmas village.
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Il Borgo Incantato – Mercatini di Natale – Campo di Giove [AQ] · all week
Wooden chalets, artisan produce and mountain atmosphere.
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Roccaraso – Christmas Markets – Roccaraso [AQ]
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Caramanico Terme – Mercatini di Natale – Caramanico [PE]
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Natale al Borgo – Cugnoli [PE] · Sat 29–Sun 30
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Il Magico Natale – Guastameroli (Frisa) [CH] · Sat 29
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Pescara – Mercatino & Ice Rink – Pescara [PE]
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ENS Chieti – Day Trip to Naples Christmas Markets – Sat 29
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Music & Performing Arts
I Solisti Aquilani – Auditorium del Parco – L’Aquila [AQ] · Tue 25
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Carmen Consoli – Live – Teatro Massimo, Pescara [PE] · Sat 29
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Giobbe Covatta – “70” – Pescara [PE] · Wed 26
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Duo Ferrazzini–Hauri – Teatro Comunale Ridotto – L’Aquila [AQ] · Sat 29
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Sulmona Comics & Games – Sulmona [AQ] · Sat 29–Sun 30
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59ª Fiera Mercato Nazionale del Radioamatore – Pescara Fiere [PE] · Sat 29–Sun 30
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Patron Saints & Local Traditions
San Flaviano – Giulianova [TE] · through Sat 29
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Fiera di San Flaviano – Torano Nuovo [TE] · Mon 24
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Non è solo il 25 novembre – L’Aquila [AQ] · Mon 24
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Sant’Andrea – Luco dei Marsi [AQ] · Sun 30
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Novena di San Nicola – Pollutri [CH] · from Wed 26
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Hikes & Outdoors
Escursione – Gole del Salinello – Civitella del Tronto [TE] · Sun 30
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Transumanza dei Cavalli al Voltigno – Carpineto della Nora [PE] · Sun 30
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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.
