FLA – Festival of Books and Other Things

A literary festival in the heart of Abruzzo

The FLA – Festival of Books and Other Things is one of the longest-running and most popular cultural events in Pescara and the entire Abruzzo region. Established in the early 2000s and organized by the Mente Locale APS ETS association, the festival has turned this Adriatic city into a landmark for promoting reading and cultural exchange in Central Italy. The name itself, "Festival of Books and Other Things," reflects the nature of the event: not just books, but also music, theater, comics, journalism, and visual arts.

The format: two moments throughout the year

Today, the FLA takes place in two parts. The main edition takes place in November, transforming Pescara into a widespread "book city" for several days: theaters, museums, schools, cafés, restaurants, and art galleries become meeting points for authors and the public, from morning until late at night. Alongside this, the summer series "FLA in Estatica" brings literature to the Marina di Pescara Tourist Port Arena, featuring readings, talks, and concerts on June and July evenings, when the festival engages with the sea and the seaside atmosphere of the Adriatic coast.

Authors and guests

Over the years, the FLA has hosted some of the most prominent names in the Italian literary and journalistic scene. The festival sections range from novels to crime fiction, poetry to comics, and reportage to short stories, always with a special focus on younger audiences and civil and social issues. Events often combine the written word with live music in a multidisciplinary format that has become the festival's hallmark.

A festival rooted in the territory

The FLA is deeply connected to the Municipality of Pescara and the Province of Pescara, but over the years it has expanded its reach to involve other Abruzzo towns, with meetings and sections hosted outside the regional capital. The event contributes significantly to the region's cultural life and attracts a large audience every year, consisting of readers, students, professionals, and curious visitors alike.

Why attend

• Meetings with nationally renowned authors in an informal and accessible atmosphere.
• A rich program spread across the most beautiful locations in Pescara.
• The "FLA in Estatica" summer series by the sea, featuring words, music, and aperitifs.
• A festival that blends a twenty-year tradition with a contemporary perspective.