Orbeat Festival
Two days of independent music and experimentation in L'Aquila
About Orbeat Festival
Orbeat Festival, the new independent voice of L'Aquila
Orbeat Festival is one of the freshest and most original music events in the Abruzzo region. Organized by the Orbeat Collective, a group of young enthusiasts passionate about independent music and culture, the event takes place in the city of L'Aquila, the capital of the Abruzzo region, and offers two days entirely dedicated to contemporary sounds and artistic experimentation.
A lineup spanning indie, electronica, and psychedelia
The Orbeat Festival program is designed for those who love to venture off the beaten path: the festival showcases local, national, and international musical projects, ranging from indie rock and alternative to fusion, electronica, psychedelia, and dance. The hallmark of the event is curiosity: each edition is a short journey into the most interesting independent music scenes of the moment.
More than just concerts
Orbeat is not just a live music festival. The program also includes talks on cultural and social themes, a podcast, and various side activities—from pilates sessions to exhibition spaces—designed to enrich the audience's experience and turn the festival into a moment of connection and sharing. It is a way to experience L'Aquila in a more creative and participatory light, highlighting unique urban spaces in the city.
A festival that grows with the city
Following its 2025 debut at the municipal swimming pool solarium, Orbeat Festival has expanded its footprint, moving to a larger area at the Tecnopolo d'Abruzzo. The event is part of L'Aquila's cultural rebirth and serves as a landmark for the alternative music scene in the Province of L'Aquila and the entire Abruzzo region, offering local young artists a stage shared with established names from the Italian and European independent circuit.
Why attend
- A diverse lineup of independent and electronic music
- Local, national, and international artists on the same stage
- Talks, podcasts, and side activities alongside concerts
- An opportunity to discover L'Aquila from a contemporary perspective
Orbeat Festival — edition 2026
Orbeat Festival 2026
The second edition of Orbeat Festival takes place on July 10 and 11, 2026, at Piazzale Sandro Pertini (formerly Piazzale Italtel), within the Tecnopolo d'Abruzzo in L'Aquila. The lineup features fifteen musical projects, including local, national, and international artists, with a journey spanning indie rock, alternative, fusion, electronica, psychedelia, and dance.
On Friday, July 10, with doors opening at 5:00 PM, the stage will feature Metonimia, Inépi, Giovanni Ti Amo, Irossa, The Tangram, Management del Dolore Post-Operatorio, and Paul Lution. On Saturday, July 11, starting at 4:00 PM, it's the turn of Enrichetto, Muffa, Hate Moss, Core Mato, Altea, C'Mon Tigre, Dame Area, and Passarani.
In addition to the concerts, the program includes talks, a podcast, and side activities such as pilates. Shuttle services from various points in the city will be active.
Programme Orbeat Festival 2026
Friday, July 10 (from 5:00 PM)
- Metonimia
- Inépi
- Giovanni Ti Amo
- Irossa
- The Tangram
- Management del Dolore Post-Operatorio
- Paul Lution
Saturday, July 11 (from 4:00 PM)
- Enrichetto
- Muffa
- Hate Moss
- Core Mato
- Altea
- C'Mon Tigre
- Dame Area
- Passarani
The program also includes talks, podcasts, and side activities (pilates).
Highlights Orbeat Festival 2026
Prices Orbeat Festival 2026
Practical information — Orbeat Festival
Getting there
Orbeat Festival takes place at Piazzale Sandro Pertini (formerly Piazzale Italtel), within the Tecnopolo d'Abruzzo in L'Aquila. By car, it can be reached via the A24 Rome-L'Aquila-Teramo motorway. During the event, shuttle buses are available from various points in the city, with parking options provided.
Tickets
Tickets are available on the Dice platform: two-day pass for 30 euros, single-day ticket for 18 euros (2026 edition).
Information
Updates on the program and schedule can be found on the Orbeat Collective social media channels (Instagram @orbeat.collective).
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Where does it take place — Orbeat Festival
Piazzale Sandro Pertini (ex Piazzale Italtel) - Tecnopolo d'Abruzzo