Penne Arts Festival - International Poetry and Fiction Prize

The seventh edition of the Penne Arts Festival was held in July 2025 in the medieval village of Penne, in the province of Pescara. The international poetry and fiction prize maintained its format with multiple sections dedicated to unpublished poetry in standard Italian and dialect, short stories, published fiction and poetry collections, and song lyrics.

The awards ceremony took place on July 25 at the San Giovanni Evangelista Auditorium, where finalists selected by the jury received artistic plaques along with honorable mentions and special awards. The organization was managed by the Teatranti d'Abruzzo Cultural Association and the Pro Loco Città di Penne, with the support of the Municipality of Penne.