Chieti Classica in Collepietro — Observatory Concert

Chieti Classica arrives in Collepietro

In the summer of 2026, Chieti Classica — International Music Festival expands its horizons beyond the historic center of Chieti, bringing its widespread music concept to the villages of the Abruzzo hinterland. Among the off-site stops of the event is Collepietro, a small town of just over two hundred inhabitants perched at an altitude of about 850 meters in the province of L'Aquila, in the heart of the mountainous Abruzzo region.

Music under the stars

The evening takes place at the open-air stellar observatory of Collepietro, a panoramic space overlooking the clear skies of the plateau, where the village's silence and distance from city lights offer an ideal setting for listening to music and observing the firmament. The festival, directed by Maestro Giuliano Mazzoccante and organized in collaboration with ArtEnsemble, chooses this evocative location to combine the pleasure of live music with the contemplation of the night sky.

An international festival that draws closer

Chieti Classica was born in Chieti as an international classical music festival, featuring concerts, masterclasses, and great soloists from all over the world. The decision to reach towns like Collepietro reflects the festival's vocation to bring great music to small communities, enhancing lesser-known places in the Abruzzo interior and offering residents and visitors a significant cultural opportunity right on their doorstep.

Free admission for all

Like most of the festival's events, the Collepietro concert is free of charge, consistent with Chieti Classica's philosophy of making quality music accessible to everyone. The evening at the observatory represents one of the most original moments on the program, capable of combining musical tradition, mountain landscapes, and a passion for astronomy in a single event.

An event for the local area

For the Municipality of Collepietro and the entire inland area of the L'Aquila province, the arrival of Chieti Classica is an important summer cultural event. The initiative helps highlight the tourism and landscape potential of Abruzzo's villages, often far from major circuits but rich in identity and evocative views, and testifies to the growing bond between the festival and the Abruzzo region.