Live music at sunrise on the terrace of the Torre di Cerrano, between the sea and the pine forest
The Dawn Concerts at the Torre di Cerrano are one of the most evocative summer events on the Teramo coast. The festival takes place on the terrace of the Torre di Cerrano, a historic coastal watchtower located in the territory of the municipality of Pineto, in the province of Teramo, in the heart of the Torre del Cerrano Marine Protected Area. The concept is simple yet powerful: attending a live acoustic concert in the early hours of the morning, as the sun rises over the Adriatic and the light shifts across the sea and the pine forest.
Spectators reach the tower just before dawn, when the air is still crisp and silence envelops the coast. Concerts typically begin between 5:30 and 6:00 AM: the audience gathers on the terrace, listening to music accompanied by the sound of the waves. Seating is limited and entry is regulated by mandatory booking, making each event an intimate and almost ritualistic experience.
Every year, the festival offers a varied lineup, ranging from jazz to early music, and from world music to chamber music. Recent editions have featured clarinet ensembles, string quartets, jazz trios, world music groups, and acoustic formations, all chosen to highlight the natural acoustics of the terrace. Alongside the dawn concerts, the program sometimes includes sunset events, providing a perfect way to close the day in the same stunning setting.
The event is born from the collaboration between the Municipality of Pineto, the Torre del Cerrano Marine Protected Area, and the ACS Circuito Spettacolo Abruzzo e Molise, with the participation of organizations such as FAI and local musical associations. The initiative combines culture, live performance, and environmental protection, promoting the Torre di Cerrano, the Pineto coastline, and the natural richness of the Adriatic Abruzzo.
The Dawn Concerts are the perfect opportunity for those seeking a different way to experience the Abruzzo summer, away from the crowds and in close contact with nature and music.
For the summer of 2026, the Dawn Concerts at the Torre di Cerrano return to Pineto, on the terrace of the tower within the Torre del Cerrano Marine Protected Area. The event is confirmed with sessions scheduled every Sunday morning in July and August, starting at dawn with limited seating by reservation. The full calendar of dates and the names of the artists in the program have not yet been published: updates will be released by the Municipality of Pineto and the ACS Circuito Spettacolo Abruzzo e Molise.
The Torre di Cerrano is located along the SS16 Adriatica state road, between Pineto and Silvi, in the province of Teramo. By car, take the Pineto-Atri exit (A14) and continue towards the coast. The nearest train station is Pineto, on the Adriatic line.
Dawn concerts generally start between 5:30 and 6:00 AM. Seating is limited and booking is required via the online ticket office of ACS Abruzzo Molise (biglietteria.acsabruzzomolise.org).
For information: Municipality of Pineto, tel. +39 085 9491745.
We recommend comfortable clothing and a light sweater for the cool morning air. Arrive early to reach the tower terrace before the concert begins.
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Torre di Cerrano
Strada Statale 16 Adriatica, 64025 Pineto