Ferentino Acustica

The acoustic guitar festival of Ferentino

Ferentino Acustica is one of the longest-running and most acclaimed Italian festivals dedicated to the acoustic guitar. Founded in 2003, the festival takes place every July in the historic center of Ferentino, a town in the province of Frosinone nestled among the hills of Ciociaria in southern Lazio. The artistic direction is entrusted to guitarist Giovanni Pelosi, who over the years has built a lineup capable of engaging with major industry events such as the Acoustic Guitar Village in Cremona and the Acoustic Guitar Meeting in Sarzana.

Six strings take center stage in Piazza Mazzini

The beating heart of the festival is the scenic Piazza Mazzini, where every evening at 9:00 PM, guitarists from all over Italy and abroad take the stage. The program ranges from fingerstyle and singer-songwriter music to Mediterranean jazz, folk, and experimental sounds, offering the audience a sonic spectrum that showcases the instrument in all its expressive possibilities. Over the years, leading names in the acoustic scene have passed through Ferentino, making the event a landmark for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

More than just concerts: books, records, and meetings

The festival is not limited to live music. In the late afternoon, the Sala della Pace of the Palazzo Consolare hosts book and record presentations and meetings with authors, enriching the festival with a cultural dimension that accompanies spectators until the evening concerts. It is a way to tell the story of the guitar and singer-songwriter music through the words of those who live and study it.

A free event for the local area

Organized with the support of the Municipality of Ferentino and the Pro Loco, Ferentino Acustica offers free admission: a choice that makes it a popular and inclusive event, capable of enlivening summer evenings and bringing life back to the historic center. For the public, it is also an opportunity to discover Ferentino, with its imposing pre-Roman walls, the Acropolis, the Cathedral, and the medieval alleys that provide a natural backdrop to the notes of the guitars.