Notte Gialla

Notte Gialla: The end-of-summer festival in Chieti Scalo

Every September, Notte Gialla (Yellow Night) celebrates the end of summer in Chieti Scalo, the modern and vibrant lower district of the Municipality of Chieti, in the province of Chieti (Abruzzo). Originally conceived as a festive night to support the local commercial district, it has grown into the city's most anticipated musical and popular event: an evening where the entire area turns into a massive open-air stage, symbolically painted in yellow, the color of light and celebration.

A pedestrian zone over two kilometers long

For Notte Gialla, the center of the Scalo is closed to traffic and returned to pedestrians: over two kilometers of streets become one giant pedestrian zone encompassing the neighborhood's main thoroughfares, including Via Scaraviglia, Via De Virgiliis, Via Avezzano, Viale Abruzzo, and Viale Benedetto Croce, all the way to Piazzale Marconi. Along this route, you will find numerous music stages and dozens of artistic performances, with genres ranging from pop to metal, dance to cabaret, catering to audiences of all ages.

Music, markets, street food, and gaming

Notte Gialla is more than just concerts. Along the streets animated by the festival, you will find markets, street food stalls, gastronomic stands, shops open late into the evening, and roving performers. Among the latest additions is the gaming zone, a space dedicated to video games, tournaments, and cosplay gatherings, which attracts a younger audience and expands the evening's offerings beyond just music.

The heart of the Eventi Scalini

Notte Gialla is the highlight of the Eventi Scalini series, the summer program promoted by the Municipality of Chieti that brings concerts and shows to the lower part of the city for weeks. The strong involvement of local merchants and associations makes the event a true community staple, capable of attracting thousands of visitors from across the province and turning a late-summer evening into a massive collective celebration.

Why attend

With its festive atmosphere, live music, delicious food, and the energy of an entire neighborhood taking to the streets, Notte Gialla is the perfect opportunity to experience Chieti Scalo in a whole new light. It is a free, open-air event suitable for families, young people, and music lovers alike, blending popular tradition, entertainment, and conviviality in the heart of Abruzzo.