Two nights of music, DJ sets, and fireworks on the Vasto Marina seafront
Ferroluglio is one of the most beloved summer festivals in Vasto Marina, the seaside district of the town of Vasto, in the province of Chieti, along the picturesque Trabocchi Coast in Abruzzo. Every year, in mid-July, Lungomare Cordella comes alive for two consecutive nights of music, entertainment, and fun, turning the Riviera into a grand open-air stage overlooking the Adriatic Sea.
The event offers a program designed for all ages, alternating between live music, DJ sets, and entertainment. The festivities begin late in the evening and continue late into the night, drawing residents and tourists who flock to the seafront during the peak season. The atmosphere is that of a classic summer night on the Abruzzo coast, filled with market stalls, seaside bars, and thousands of people dancing and singing under the stars.
The most anticipated moment of Ferroluglio is the traditional fireworks display that, at midnight on the final night, illuminates the sky and the sea of Vasto Marina. The fireworks launched over the Adriatic offer a spectacular backdrop, beloved by the crowds gathering along the beach and the promenade to watch the show.
Ferroluglio is organized by the Consorzio Vivere Vasto Marina, which brings together local tourism operators, in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism of the Municipality of Vasto. The initiative is part of the city's rich summer calendar and helps promote the tourist appeal of Vasto Marina, one of the most popular seaside destinations in the province of Chieti and the entire Abruzzo coastline.
Ferroluglio 2026 returns to Lungomare Cordella in Vasto Marina for two consecutive nights, Wednesday, July 15, and Thursday, July 16, starting at 10:00 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, the stage features "Sapore di Mare", with music by Valentino Sirolli, Ivan Colangelo DJ, and the voice of Gioveejay. Thursday, July 16, features "Italia Che Balla", with DJ Claudio Cannizzaro and Tiago Da Silva. At midnight on July 16, the traditional fireworks display will illuminate the sea of Vasto Marina.
The initiative is organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism of the Municipality of Vasto, in collaboration with the Consorzio Vivere Vasto Marina. Free admission.
"Sapore di Mare" with Valentino Sirolli, Ivan Colangelo DJ, and the voice of Gioveejay.
"Italia Che Balla" with DJ Claudio Cannizzaro and Tiago Da Silva.
Fireworks display over the sea.
Vasto Marina can be reached by car via the A14 motorway (Vasto Sud exit) or by train to the Vasto-San Salvo station, located just a few minutes from the seafront. During the summer, local bus and shuttle services are available.
Admission to the Ferroluglio nights is free. Performances take place late in the evening on Lungomare Cordella; the fireworks display is scheduled for around midnight on the final night.
The seafront gets very crowded during the event: we recommend arriving early and parking in the inner areas of Vasto Marina.
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Lungomare Cordella, Vasto Marina