Pizza and Porchetta Festival

A festival at the foot of the Gran Sasso

The Pizza and Porchetta Festival takes place every June in the village of San Gabriele, at the Terminal Bus parking area just a short walk from the famous Sanctuary, in the municipality of Isola del Gran Sasso d'Italia, in the province of Teramo. Set at the foot of the Gran Sasso massif, in the heart of the mountainous Abruzzo region, the event combines the authenticity of local village cuisine with the festive atmosphere of Abruzzese summer fairs.

The stars of the table: pizza and porchetta

As the name suggests, the highlights of the festival are stuffed pizza and porchetta, served at food stalls along with numerous other local specialties and draft beer. The stalls open every evening at 7:00 PM, offering informal outdoor dining in a convivial atmosphere that is the true heart of the event.

Music and entertainment every night

The festival is about more than just food: every evening features concerts, DJ sets, and guest performers. Over the years, the lineup has included tribute bands, television personalities, and well-known faces from the national media, turning the event into a true summer festival capable of attracting crowds from across the Teramo province and beyond.

A young and growing event

Organized by the End Summer Festival Association, the festival was born in 2024 as a spin-off of the Start Summer Festival and has quickly established itself as one of the most popular gastronomic events of the summer in Isola del Gran Sasso. Its simple and successful formula blends good food, live music, and dancing in a stunning natural setting.

A territory to discover

The festival is also the perfect opportunity to discover Isola del Gran Sasso d'Italia and the village of San Gabriele, a pilgrimage destination thanks to the Sanctuary of San Gabriele dell'Addolorata, and to explore the trails and landscapes of the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park.