Festivals in Abruzzo

In Roccacaramanico, an ancient mountain hamlet belonging to Sant'Eufemia a Maiella, the historical and cultural event dedicated to post-unif...

Every last weekend of August, Barisciano—a small town on the Navelli plateau in the province of L'Aquila—celebrates its Potato Festival, one...

Every year in mid-August, the area around the Santa Maria del Sabato Santo Church in Vasto comes alive with the Potato Festival, one of the...

Every year, the Pratola Carnival brings Pratola Peligna, in the province of L'Aquila, to life with a parade of allegorical floats and masked...

Established in 1949 and revived in 2026 after a twenty-five-year hiatus, the Premio Avezzano stands as one of the oldest exhibitions dedicat...

The Premio Michetti is one of Italy's longest-running contemporary art exhibitions, second in seniority only to the Venice Biennale. Founded...

The Premio Nazionale Pratola is an annual cultural ceremony held every June to honor individuals who have excelled in the fields of culture,...

Founded in 1979 by Professor Igino Creati, the Premio Penne stands as one of Italy's most esteemed literary accolades. Each year, the histor...

The Premio Tortoreto alla Cultura is an annual arts and culture competition held every June in the seaside town of Tortoreto, on the Teramo...

The Premio Vasto d'Arte Contemporanea is one of the longest-running art exhibitions in Abruzzo. Established in 1959, it takes place every su...

Every December 29th, the mountain village of Villetta Barrea, in the heart of the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, transforms into a...

Every winter, the historic center of Civitella Alfedena, a village in the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, transforms into a sprawli...

In Cappadocia, a charming village in the Marsica region of L'Aquila, Christmas comes to life with Presepi nel Borgo. This unique event invit...

During the Immaculate Conception weekend, Pretoro—one of Italy's most beautiful villages nestled in the Majella National Park—sparkles with...

Every year at the end of May, the village of Prezza comes alive for the Artichoke Festival, one of the most anticipated food festivals in th...

The Primavera Disco Festival turns Piazza dei Pini, in the heart of Silvi Marina, into an open-air dance floor for a full day of music and e...

The Primo Maggio Torinese is a popular festival held every May 1st at Parco San Felice in Torino di Sangro, in the province of Chieti. It is...

Every summer, the Pro Loco 2.0 association brings Sant'Eusanio del Sangro—a small village in the province of Chieti overlooking the Sangro V...