Ripa Beer Fest
Edition 2026 Music Pop Gastronomy

Ripa Beer Fest

Two days of craft beer, street food, and live music in the heart of Ripa Teatina

Ripa Teatina — Chieti (069)
Dates 10 Jul — 11 Jul 2026
Location Ripa Teatina (069)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Ripa Beer Fest

The Ripa Beer Fest brings the center of Ripa Teatina, in the province of Chieti, to life for an entire weekend. This double-header event celebrates craft beer, street food, live music, and fun for all ages. Set in the charming Piazza Antico Convento Francescano, the festival transforms this Abruzzo village into a vibrant, convivial celebration with breweries, food stalls, and concerts. There is also plenty for children, including an evening entirely dedicated to games and entertainment.

The Ripa Beer Fest

The Ripa Beer Fest is the premier craft beer festival in Ripa Teatina, a small village in the province of Chieti, Abruzzo, nestled in the hills between the Adriatic Sea and the Maiella massif. For an entire weekend, the Piazza Antico Convento Francescano becomes the town's beating heart: breweries, beer taps, food stalls, live music, and entertainment create a festive, convivial atmosphere that delights both adults and children.

Craft Beer and Street Food

The star of the show is craft beer, served on tap alongside a rich selection of street food. At the tables set up in the square, you can dine al fresco, savoring finger foods and traditional dishes in a setting that highlights the culinary excellence of Abruzzo—a land famous for arrosticini, porchetta, and wines like Montepulciano and Trebbiano d'Abruzzo.

Live Music and Entertainment

Every evening has its own soundtrack: live bands and DJ sets keep the crowd entertained until late, with repertoires ranging from pop-rock hits to the greatest classics of the eighties and nineties. The Ripa Beer Fest is designed as a gathering point for the entire community and visitors from neighboring towns, who can easily reach Ripa Teatina from Chieti and the coast.

An Event for All Ages

The festival also dedicates plenty of space to the little ones: one of the evenings hosts the Children's White Night, featuring games, inflatables, entertainment, shows, and treats designed for families. This formula combines a beer festival for adults with fun for kids, making the Ripa Beer Fest an event that engages every age group.

Ripa Teatina and its Surroundings

Ripa Teatina, also famous as the birthplace of boxing champion Rocky Marciano, offers a village with ancient charm, featuring the parish church of San Pietro and the Franciscan convent of Santa Maria della Pietà. The Ripa Beer Fest is the perfect opportunity to discover this corner of the Chieti province while enjoying good beer, local flavors, and Abruzzese hospitality.

Ripa Beer Fest — edition 2026

The 2026 edition of the Ripa Beer Fest takes place on Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, in Piazza Antico Convento Francescano, Ripa Teatina. Two evenings of craft beer, street food, live music, and entertainment, featuring the Children's White Night on Friday. Free admission.

The Ripa Beer Fest 2026 returns to Ripa Teatina (Chieti) on Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, based in Piazza Antico Convento Francescano. Two evenings dedicated to craft beer, street food, live music, and fun for all ages. Stalls open in the evening, with breweries, taps, street food, and entertainment bringing the village center to life. The 2026 formula combines the beer festival with an evening entirely dedicated to children, the Children's White Night, for a weekend that blends taste, music, and family fun.

Programme Ripa Beer Fest 2026

Friday, July 10, 2026 — Children's White Night

Friday kicks off with the Children's White Night, starting at 6:30 PM, with the town center transformed into a large space dedicated to children and families:

  • Inflatable games in Piazza Martiri d'Ungheria
  • Virtual Reality (VR) simulators
  • Mechanical sheep
  • Popcorn and cotton candy
  • Magic shows and luminous stilt walkers

From 8:00 PM, enjoy live music with the FREAKs Live Band. Craft beer and street food stalls open in the evening.

Saturday, July 11, 2026

The second evening continues with craft beer, street food, and music. From 8:00 PM, a DJ set featuring an 80s and 90s tribute by Anthology will close out the weekend in style.

Highlights Ripa Beer Fest 2026

The Children's White Night on Friday with games, inflatables, and entertainment; the FREAKs Live Band concert; the 80s and 90s tribute DJ set by Anthology; craft beer and street food in Piazza Antico Convento Francescano.

Prices Ripa Beer Fest 2026

Free admission to the festival area. Beer, food, and drinks can be purchased at the stalls.

Practical information — Ripa Beer Fest

Location

Piazza Antico Convento Francescano, 66010 Ripa Teatina (CH), Abruzzo.

How to get there

By car: A14 motorway exit Pescara-Chieti or Ortona, then follow provincial roads towards Ripa Teatina; the village is about 10 km from Chieti and Francavilla al Mare. By train: nearest stations are in Chieti or Francavilla al Mare, with connections via bus or car.

Admission

Access to the festival area is free; beer, food, and drinks can be purchased at the stalls.

Contacts

The event is organized by the Pro Loco of Ripa Teatina; information and updates are available on the association's social media channels.

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Where does it take place — Ripa Beer Fest

Piazza Antico Convento Francescano

Piazza Antico Convento Francescano, 66010 Ripa Teatina

Ripa Beer Fest in brief

Music Pop Gastronomy Beer Craft beer Food truck Folk traditions Family Outdoor Night Chieti

History of Ripa Beer Fest