Artistic and Territorial Expressions

A natural theatre overlooking the Tirino Valley

Artistic and Territorial Expressions is the summer festival that brings Capestrano to life every year—a small village in the province of L'Aquila famous for gifting the world the celebrated Warrior, a symbol of ancient Abruzzo. The festival takes place in the Natural Theatre of the Tirino Valley, an open-air amphitheatre with the village as its backdrop and the sunset over the crystal-clear waters of the Tirino River—one of the purest watercourses in Europe—as its curtain.

A cultural hub born in 2016

Conceived in 2016 by the Il Bosso cooperative, an experiential tourism company rooted in the heart of Abruzzo, the festival is designed as a hub capable of intertwining diverse artistic languages. Each evening combines meetings with writers and literary presentations, live concerts—with a strong jazz vocation—and a terrace dinner prepared with local ingredients, served as the natural light shifts and fades over the valley.

More than just a show: an immersive experience

What sets Artistic and Territorial Expressions apart is the fusion of art and landscape: the music is not simply dropped into a neutral space, but engages with the surrounding nature, the flavors of Abruzzo cuisine, and the spoken word. The audience enjoys an evening that begins with an aperitif or a sunset presentation, continues with a panoramic dinner, and culminates in a concert under the stars.

The bond with Muntagninjazz

In recent years, the festival has partnered with Muntagninjazz, the widespread festival celebrating its twentieth anniversary in 2026: the Capestrano evenings serve as a preview and opening for the extensive jazz program that traverses the villages and mountains of Abruzzo. This bond strengthens the festival's musical vocation and integrates it into a regional cultural circuit.

Capestrano and the Tirino Valley

Reaching Capestrano means immersing yourself in one of the most fascinating landscapes in Abruzzo, nestled between the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park and the springs of the Tirino. The setting, with the village behind the stage and the valley opening up before it, makes every evening an unforgettable experience where culture and territory blend authentically.