Vasto Marina Spring Festival

The Spring Festival in Vasto Marina

The Spring Festival is the annual event that kicks off the tourist season in Vasto Marina, a seaside district of the Municipality of Vasto, in the province of Chieti, in the heart of the Adriatic Abruzzo region. Spanning the public holidays of late April and May 1st, the seafront transforms into a vast, open-air venue for cultural and recreational events, with activities tailored for a wide audience: families, children, sports enthusiasts, and visitors drawn to the famous Costa dei Trabocchi.

A wide-ranging program along the coast

The festival spreads its events across the seafront, squares, and green spaces of Vasto Marina. The program alternates between concerts and live music, entertainment shows, creative workshops for children, and evening performances. There is no shortage of signature events, such as vintage car and Vespa rallies, magic shows, and street performer acts, all adding color and curiosity to the seaside promenade.

Sports and culinary traditions

Alongside the performances, the Spring Festival offers sports initiatives that take advantage of the coastal setting, from running competitions to beach bocce on the sand. A significant portion of the event is dedicated to markets and exhibition stands, open throughout the festival, and to promoting local flavors: in recent editions, the festival has hosted showcooking events dedicated to brodetto alla vastese, the iconic fish stew of the local maritime tradition.

An event for the whole community

Sponsored by the Department of Culture and Tourism of the Municipality of Vasto and created in collaboration with the Vivere Vasto Marina Consortium, the festival has become a staple of the Abruzzo spring calendar in just a few editions. It is the perfect opportunity to rediscover the seaside before the summer crowds arrive, enjoying the pine forest, golden sand, and the lively atmosphere of a resort town preparing to welcome the warm season.