Festiv'Alba

Festiv'Alba, the great cultural summer of the Marsica region

Festiv'Alba is one of the most important cultural festivals in the Abruzzo hinterland, promoted by the Harmonia Novissima ETS association under the artistic direction of Massimo Coccia. The festival is centered at the archaeological site of Alba Fucens, in the municipality of Massa d'Albe, in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo. Every summer, it extends to eight municipalities in the Marsica region—including Avezzano, Magliano de' Marsi, Scurcola Marsicana, Ovindoli, Rocca di Mezzo, and Rocca di Cambio—with a widespread program that combines great music, classical theater, symphonic concerts, and early music evenings.

The Roman Amphitheatre of Alba Fucens

The most spectacular setting for the festival is the Roman Amphitheatre of Alba Fucens, a 1st-century AD monument nestled at the foot of Monte Velino. Here, in the heart of summer, the festival's major evening events take place: concerts by nationally renowned artists, theatrical performances of classical Greek and Latin traditions, operas, and musical tributes. The evocative power of the site, amidst the ruins of the ancient Roman city and the mountains, makes every evening an experience that weaves together landscape, history, and live performance.

A widespread regional program

Alongside the major events in the amphitheatre, Festiv'Alba offers a rich selection of classical and early music in the medieval and baroque churches of the area, with concerts dedicated to medieval, Renaissance, and baroque repertoires performed on historical instruments. These are complemented by concerts in nature, hosted in scenic locations on the Altopiano delle Rocche such as Ovindoli and Rocca di Mezzo. It is a formula that brings the general public closer to the historical, artistic, and scenic heritage of Abruzzo, enhancing archaeological sites, villages, and monuments that are otherwise rarely visited.

Ten years of growth

Founded in 2017, Festiv'Alba has grown to become a defining event for the Marsica region and the entire province of L'Aquila. With dozens of shows spread over nearly two months and hundreds of artists involved, the festival attracts classical music enthusiasts, tourists, and families every year, contributing to the cultural and tourism development of the territory.

• Main venue: Roman Amphitheatre of Alba Fucens, Massa d'Albe (AQ)
• Organization: Harmonia Novissima ETS, artistic direction by Massimo Coccia
• Territory: Eight municipalities of the Marsica and Altopiano delle Rocche
• Program: Major events in the amphitheatre, early music concerts in churches, concerts in nature

With its widespread vocation and choice of history-rich locations, Festiv'Alba is now one of the great summer festivals of Abruzzo, capable of combining quality entertainment with the discovery of the Marsica territory.