Approdo — Borgo in Festival
A multidisciplinary festival in the historic village of Giulianova
About Approdo
A widespread festival in the heart of Giulianova Paese
Approdo — Borgo in Festival is the cultural event that enlivens the historic center of Giulianova, in the province of Teramo, Abruzzo, every summer. Born with the idea of bringing life, art, and community back to the alleys of this village overlooking the Adriatic, the festival transforms squares, urban corners, and streets into open-air stages. Theater, music, publishing, and visual arts intertwine in an immersive journey that invites the public to rediscover the upper town by walking from one place to another.
The three souls: theater, music, publishing
The theatrical heart is entrusted to Teatro Potlach, which, with the "Invisible Cities" project—freely inspired by the work of Italo Calvino—stages a widespread community theater capable of animating the village spaces with performances, installations, and participatory interventions.
Music has its hub in Piazza Buozzi, which hosts major evening concerts: from the Abruzzo Symphonic Institution to international electronic pop sounds, up to original sound research. Publishing finds its home along Corso Vittorio Emanuele with "Sentieri dei racconti" (Paths of Tales), a space where dozens of local and regional publishing houses present books, authors, and projects.
The preview at the Port
The event is preceded by a suggestive preview on the pier of the Port of Giulianova, where silent cinema meets live music with the sonorized screening of the avant-garde masterpiece "Man with a Movie Camera" (1929) by Dziga Vertov. A moment that symbolically opens the festival by looking at the sea, an identity element of the city.
A community event
Organized by the Municipality of Giulianova, Approdo grows in cultural substance year after year, involving local associations, volunteers, artisans, and bookstores. Craft workshops, spaces dedicated to children with playful-creative activities, and publishing stands complete the offer, making the historic village a place of meeting and participation. Admission to all events is free.
Why visit
- A free, multidisciplinary festival in the historic center of Giulianova
- Community theater by Teatro Potlach inspired by Italo Calvino
- Evening concerts in Piazza Buozzi
- Publishing showcase with Abruzzo publishing houses along Corso Vittorio Emanuele
- The cinematic and musical preview at the Port pier
Approdo — edition 2026
Approdo 2026: the sixth edition
From July 24 to 26, 2026, the historic center of Giulianova, in the province of Teramo, hosts the sixth edition of Approdo — Borgo in Festival. Three days that weave together community theater, concerts, independent publishing, and visual arts, with free admission to all events.
The program
Theater is entrusted to Teatro Potlach with the "Invisible Cities" project, inspired by Italo Calvino, which animates alleys and squares with widespread and participatory theater. In Piazza Buozzi, the three major evening concerts are held: on July 24, the Abruzzo Symphonic Institution, on July 25, Planet Funk, and on July 26, guitarist Paolo Angeli. Along Corso Vittorio Emanuele, "Sentieri dei racconti" returns with dozens of local and regional publishing houses.
The July 11 preview
On July 11, on the Port pier, the preview offers the sonorized screening of "Man with a Movie Camera" (1929) by Dziga Vertov, with live music by Stefano Pilia (Afterhours) and Bruno Spaccamonti.
Programme Approdo 2026
Preview — July 11 (Port pier)
- Screening of "Man with a Movie Camera" (1929, Dziga Vertov) with live soundtrack by Stefano Pilia and Bruno Spaccamonti
Festival — July 24-26 (Giulianova Paese)
- Teatro Potlach — "Invisible Cities", widespread community theater inspired by Italo Calvino
- July 24, Piazza Buozzi: concert by the Abruzzo Symphonic Institution
- July 25, Piazza Buozzi: Planet Funk
- July 26, Piazza Buozzi: Paolo Angeli
- Corso Vittorio Emanuele: "Sentieri dei racconti", showcase with local and regional publishing houses
- Performances, installations, and exhibitions among the village alleys and squares
Highlights Approdo 2026
Prices Approdo 2026
Practical information — Approdo
How to get there
Giulianova is located on the Teramo coast. By car: A14 motorway, exit Giulianova-Mosciano Sant'Angelo. By train: the Giulianova station is on the Bologna-Bari Adriatic line; from the seafront, the historic center (Giulianova Paese) can be reached by car or local transport. Nearest airport: Abruzzo Airport in Pescara.
Admission
All festival events are free of charge.
Where
Events take place in the historic village (Giulianova Paese), between Piazza Buozzi, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, alleys, and squares; the preview is held at the Port pier.
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Where does it take place — Approdo
Giulianova Paese (centro storico)