Mediterranea Exhibition – Excellence of Abruzzo
The longest-running food and wine festival in Abruzzo, held at the Pescara Tourist Port
About Mediterranea
Abruzzo's finest on display at the Pescara port
Mediterranea is Abruzzo's most historic food and wine event. Established in the mid-1980s and organized by the Chieti Pescara Chamber of Commerce, it takes place every summer at the Marina di Pescara Tourist Port in the city of Pescara. For three evenings, the marina's piers and pavilions transform into a grand showcase of the region's flavors, craftsmanship, and experiential tourism, all with free admission.
A journey through taste, craft, and territory
The heart of the fair features over sixty exhibitors—nearly eighty for the 40th anniversary edition—including food and wine producers, wineries, agri-food companies, master artisans, and tourism operators showcasing the best of Abruzzo's four provinces. Alongside the stands, the public can enjoy a packed calendar of events:
- Live cooking shows featuring high-end cuisine, curated by the Consorzio Qualità Abruzzo and led by local chefs and national culinary stars;
- Tastings and masterclasses dedicated to Abruzzo wines, from Montepulciano to Cerasuolo rosato, often in collaboration with FISAR and Slow Food;
- The street food area, featuring the pairing of Cerasuolo a Mare—a showcase dedicated to the iconic Abruzzo rosé—and Fermenti d'Abruzzo, focusing on the region's craft beers;
- Creative and sensory workshops for families and children, ranging from Abruzzo ceramics to fruit sculpting and artistic crafts.
A window on the Mediterranean
As the name suggests, Mediterranea looks beyond Abruzzo: every edition engages with the gastronomic culture of the entire Mediterranean basin, hosting talks, meetings, and guests who explore the intersection of food, identity, and creativity. The fair also serves as a showcase for innovation, with spaces dedicated to foodtech and local digital enterprises, while highlighting the protected designations and local food heritage that define the Province of Pescara and all of Abruzzo.
Why it's worth visiting
With its stunning Adriatic seaside setting, free entry, and a program that blends haute cuisine, popular traditions, and entertainment, Mediterranea is the perfect summer appointment for anyone looking to discover the authentic flavors of Abruzzo in a single stroll through the Marina di Pescara stands.
Mediterranea — edition 2026
The 40th anniversary edition of Mediterranea runs from Friday, July 10 to Sunday, July 12, 2026, at the Marina di Pescara Tourist Port. The guest country of honor is Spain, represented by seven agri-food companies (including Ibericos Torreón and Cervezas La Cibeles) in a space dedicated to the meeting of excellence between the two countries. There are nearly eighty exhibitors, including producers, artisans, and tourism operators. The edition also celebrates the 30th anniversary of the DOP Olio Aprutino Pescarese and Colline Teatine. Free admission, every evening from 7:00 PM to 12:30 AM.
Programme Mediterranea 2026
Friday, July 10 — Inauguration
- 7:00 PM — Opening of stands and Workshop Area: Gnam Lab, sensory workshop for children; followed by "Matter and Creativity" (metal wire at 8:00 PM, fruit sculpture at 9:00 PM, Abruzzo ceramics)
- 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM — Inauguration with institutional greetings
- 8:50 PM – 9:30 PM — Opening ceremony "Mediterranea 40"
- 9:45 PM – 10:30 PM — Consorzio Qualità Abruzzo cooking show with Caldora Punta Vallevò
- 10:45 PM – 11:45 PM — Cooking show with Osteria La Corte from Spoltore
Saturday, July 11
- 8:30 PM — Cooking show with Sonia Peronaci, founder of GialloZafferano
- 9:45 PM — Gourmet evolutions by food designer Andrea Mattasoglio
Sunday, July 12 — Grand Finale
- 8:30 PM — Signature cuisine with Michelin-starred chef Nicola Fossaceca (Ristorante Al Metrò, San Salvo)
- 9:45 PM — More from Andrea Mattasoglio with his gourmet creations
- 11:00 PM — Sweet Celebration: giant cake and final toast for the 40th anniversary of the event
Every evening: street food area with Cerasuolo a Mare and Fermenti d'Abruzzo. The program is subject to change.
Highlights Mediterranea 2026
Prices Mediterranea 2026
Practical information — Mediterranea
Location
Marina di Pescara Tourist Port, Pescara (Province of Pescara, Abruzzo). The area is easily accessible on foot from the southern seafront and features ample parking.
How to get there
By car: Take the Pescara Sud–Francavilla exit (A14 motorway), then follow signs for the tourist port. By train: Pescara Centrale station, about 15 minutes from the Marina. By plane: Abruzzo Airport in Pescara, just a few kilometers away.
Hours and Admission
Evening opening, approximately from 7:00 PM to 12:30 AM. Free admission. Some masterclasses and tastings may require reservations.
Contacts
Chieti Pescara Chamber of Commerce — tel. +39 085 4536223 — [email protected] — mostramediterranea.it
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Where does it take place — Mediterranea
Porto Turistico Marina di Pescara
Porto Turistico Marina di Pescara, Via Aldo Moro, 65121 Pescara