Madonna del Carmine Festival
The religious and folk festival in the Madonnella district of Alanno
About Madonna del Carmine
A celebration of faith and community in the Pescara hills
The Madonna del Carmine Festival is one of the most anticipated summer events in Madonnella, a small hamlet in the municipality of Alanno, located in the province of Pescara, in the heart of Abruzzo. Every year in mid-July, the community gathers to celebrate the Virgin of Mount Carmel, one of the most widespread Marian devotions in Italy, combining religious reflection with the convivial and festive atmosphere typical of Abruzzo's patronal feasts.
Devotion to the Madonna del Carmine
The cult of the Madonna del Carmine is rooted in the Carmelite tradition and is celebrated throughout Italy around July 16th, the day dedicated to the Blessed Virgin of Mount Carmel. In Madonnella, the festival retains its deeply religious character: the Holy Mass and the solemn procession with the image of the Madonna through the streets of the hamlet represent the most intense and well-attended moment, drawing not only the inhabitants of Alanno but also the faithful from neighboring towns.
Two days of celebration
The more popular side of the event develops around the liturgical appointments. The evenings in Madonnella come alive with live music, entertainment for families and children, food stalls where you can savor local traditional dishes, and moments of social interaction that involve the entire community. It is an opportunity to rediscover the value of coming together, in a simple and authentic atmosphere that characterizes the festivals of small Abruzzo villages.
Alanno and its surroundings
The municipality of Alanno is nestled among the hills of the Val Pescara, in an area rich in history and spirituality. A few kilometers from the center lies the famous Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie, built at the end of the 15th century on the site of a traditional Marian apparition, a testament to the town's long-standing devotion. The Madonna del Carmine Festival is part of a busy calendar of summer events that, from June to September, animate Alanno and its hamlets with food festivals, theatrical performances, concerts, and patronal feasts.
Why attend
- Experience an authentic Abruzzo patronal feast, far from the major tourist circuits
- Witness the procession and the rites in honor of the Madonna del Carmine
- Taste the typical dishes of the Val Pescara tradition
- Discover the village of Alanno and its religious and landscape heritage
Madonna del Carmine — edition 2026
The 2026 Madonna del Carmine Festival takes place in the Madonnella district, in Alanno (PE), on Saturday, July 18th, and Sunday, July 19th, 2026. The dates are included in the official Summer Events 2026 calendar of the Municipality of Alanno, which also features dialect theater in Madonnella (July 16th) and the 24th Flavor Festival (July 24th-25th) during the same week. As per tradition, the festival will combine religious moments, with Holy Mass and the procession, with popular festivities featuring music and food stalls. The detailed program will be released by the organizers closer to the event.
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Location
The festival takes place in the Madonnella district, a hamlet of the municipality of Alanno (PE), in Abruzzo. Postal code 65020.
How to get there
By car: Alanno can be reached via the A25 motorway (Scafa-Alanno exit) and the state road connecting Pescara to the Val Pescara. By train: the Alanno station is served by the Pescara-Sulmona railway line.
Information
For the detailed program and schedules, it is recommended to contact the Municipality of Alanno or check the official social media channels of the Municipality.
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