Festiv'Alba — Concerts in Scurcola Marsicana
Classical and early music in the historic churches of the Marsica region
About Festiv'Alba
Festiv'Alba in Scurcola Marsicana
Festiv'Alba is one of the most acclaimed summer festivals in inland Abruzzo: a widespread event that has been enlivening the Marsica region since 2017, with its heart at the Alba Fucens archaeological site (Municipality of Massa d'Albe) and branches in numerous neighboring villages. Among these, the Municipality of Scurcola Marsicana, in the province of L'Aquila, hosts several classical and early music concerts each year in its historic churches, marking some of the most evocative stops on the entire program.
The Venues: Baroque and Medieval Churches
In Scurcola Marsicana, concerts are held in the churches of the historic center, which are authentic jewels of Abruzzese sacred architecture. The church of SS. Trinità e Sant'Antonio, dating back to the 17th century, and the church of Santa Maria della Vittoria, linked to the memory of the famous Battle of Tagliacozzo in 1268, offer cozy acoustics and an intimate atmosphere, perfect for chamber music programs. The festival's concept—music in dialogue with the historical and artistic heritage of the villages—finds one of its most authentic expressions here.
The Program
The Scurcola leg typically features three evening concerts throughout the summer, starting at 9:15 PM. The programs range from early and Baroque music to repertoire for guitar and cello, performed by specialized artists. These events are part of a broader cycle of concerts in the abbeys and churches of the Marsica region, which complements the major evening shows at the Roman amphitheater of Alba Fucens.
The Widespread Festival
Organized by the Associazione Harmonia Novissima ETS, Festiv'Alba combines archaeology, music, theater, and landscape into a single journey that traverses Alba Fucens, Scurcola Marsicana, Rosciolo, the Altopiano delle Rocche, and Monte Velino. The festival is supported by the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Tourism, and the Abruzzo Region, representing one of the key cultural highlights of the Marsican summer.
Why Attend
- Classical and early music concerts in historic churches of great value
- Intimate and cozy atmosphere, far from mass-market events
- An opportunity to discover the village of Scurcola Marsicana and its medieval history
- Affordable ticket prices and season passes for the entire festival
Festiv'Alba — edition 2026
Festiv'Alba 2026 in Scurcola Marsicana
The tenth edition of Festiv'Alba (June 29 – August 22, 2026) dedicates three classical and early music concerts to Scurcola Marsicana, all starting at 9:15 PM.
- July 17 — Church of SS. Trinità: "Laudato si'", songs, music, and readings for the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis, with Vania Palumbo, Angela Lacalamita, Maurizio Ria, and Tina Dell'Orco.
- July 26 — Church of Sant'Antonio: "Polimniae", voices and shades of the guitar from Italy to Brazil, Spain to Argentina, with Daniele Lipera.
- August 14: "The Cello of Bach", a concert dedicated to the Bach cello repertoire.
These events are part of the cycle of twenty concerts in the ancient abbeys and churches of the Marsica region that accompanies the major events at the Alba Fucens amphitheater.
Programme Festiv'Alba 2026
Highlights Festiv'Alba 2026
Prices Festiv'Alba 2026
Practical information — Festiv'Alba
Getting There
Scurcola Marsicana can be reached by car via the A25 motorway (Aielli-Celano or Magliano-Marsi exit, then SS5), about an hour from L'Aquila and Avezzano. The nearest train station is Scurcola Marsicana on the Rome-Pescara line.
Tickets
Admission to church concerts is 5 euros; a season pass for all church concerts is 50 euros. Reservations at +39 329 928 3147. Concerts begin at 9:15 PM.
Information
Full program and updates are available on the official Harmonia Novissima website and the festival's social media channels.
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Where does it take place — Festiv'Alba
Chiese storiche di Scurcola Marsicana