Notaresco Irish Festival

A new Irish festival in Notaresco

The Notaresco Irish Festival is the event dedicated to Celtic and Irish music and culture announced for the end of summer 2026 by the municipal administration of Notaresco, a hillside village in the province of Teramo, Abruzzo. The initiative was presented by Mayor Antonio "Tony" Di Gianvittorio and inherits the long tradition of Celtic events that animated the town for years at the end of August, transforming it into a small corner of Ireland overlooking the Vomano valley.

A tradition renewed

For over a decade, Notaresco was home to one of the most popular Abruzzo events linked to Irish and Celtic culture, attracting thousands of visitors from across the region. Following the breakdown of relations between the Municipality and the association that held the trademark of the historic festival, the administration chose to launch a new, independent event with a deliberately different name, ensuring that the public, economic impact, and identity the village had built over the years would not be lost.

What to expect

The festival follows in the footsteps of Italian Celtic celebrations, blending concerts, conviviality, and re-enactments. The announced format features the classic elements of this type of event:

• Live music inspired by folk, Celtic, and Irish traditions on stages set up throughout the town
• Traditional sessions and Irish dancing
• An area dedicated to beer and themed street food, featuring Irish specialties
• Artisan markets and Celtic atmospheres through the streets of the historic center
• Activities and spaces designed for families and children

The event in the region

Taking place in the final days of August, the Notaresco Irish Festival aims to confirm the Municipality of Notaresco's status as a reference point for Celtic culture enthusiasts in Central Italy. The event also serves as an important driver for tourism and local businesses in the Teramo village during a particularly vibrant time for Abruzzo's summer events. The detailed program, including artists and schedules, will be announced by the municipal administration in the weeks leading up to the event.