Aperoviale sotto i Tigli

An evening under the linden trees of Ancarano

Aperoviale sotto i Tigli is a summer evening festival held in Ancarano, a small village of just under two thousand inhabitants in the province of Teramo, in the heart of the Val Vibrata, just a few kilometers from the border with the Marche region and Ascoli Piceno. For one night, Viale Madonna della Misericordia and the town center streets are closed to traffic, turning into a long open-air experiential path where tradition and conviviality meet under the linden trees that give the event its name.

Aperitifs, flavors, and entertainment

The concept behind Aperoviale is simple yet successful: to enhance the tree-lined avenue with a moment of socializing and tastings, enlivened by live music and street performers. Along the path, visitors can find food stalls and street food offerings, featuring typical products from the Abruzzo region and involving local businesses, farms, and town associations.

• Widespread aperitif and tastings along the avenue
• Live music and local bands
• Street performers and roving shows
• Vintage car exhibition
• Food stalls with typical Val Vibrata products

A community event

The festival is organized by the Municipal Administration of Ancarano in collaboration with local stakeholders: merchants, farms, artists, musical groups, and local associations, with the support of the Municipal Police, Civil Protection volunteers, and the Croce Bianca of Sant'Egidio. The large turnout, with over 2,000 visitors at the 2025 edition, has confirmed Aperoviale as one of the most cherished events of the Ancarano summer.

Ancarano and the Val Vibrata

Ancarano is an ancient village of Picene origin located on a hill south of the Tronto River, in a border position between Abruzzo and Marche. The town houses the 17th-century church of Madonna della Misericordia, with its characteristic octagonal plan, which gives its name to the avenue that hosts the event. Attending Aperoviale sotto i Tigli is also an opportunity to discover this quiet corner of the Val Vibrata and its warm hospitality.