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Culture and exhibitions Ongoing

Castelbasso 2026, Borgo della Cultura

Castellalto (TE)

Borgo di Castelbasso (Palazzo De Sanctis, Palazzo Clemente e piazze del borgo)

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Returning for the whole summer is "Castelbasso 2026, Borgo della Cultura", the festival promoted by the Fondazione Malvina Menegaz that for over twenty years has transformed the Abruzzo village into a hub of contemporary art, music and theatre. The heart of this edition is the fourth stage of the "Progetto Genesi", with thirty works from the collection of the Associazione Genesi exhibited at Palazzo De Sanctis and Palazzo Clemente. Around the exhibition, a packed calendar of concerts and performances unfolds in the village squares. The event attracts visitors, enthusiasts and artists from all over Italy every year, confirming itself as a key appointment of the Abruzzo summer.

Useful info

Traffic and parking restrictions in the locality of Castelbasso for the entire duration of the event (from 25 July to 30 August 2026). The exhibition "Progetto Genesi" is set up at Palazzo De Sanctis and Palazzo Clemente. The full programme of concerts and performances is available on the official website of the Fondazione Malvina Menegaz.

More events near Castellalto

Religious and patron saints Ongoing

Festa Madonna degli Angeli

Castellalto (TE)

The committee "Il Balcone d'Abruzzo" organizes the traditional Feast of Madonna degli Angeli in Castellalto Capoluogo. The celebrations will take place on the evenings of July 31, August 1 and 2, 2026, with moments of gathering and religious celebration. The event will enliven the main squares and streets of the historic center.

Fairs and markets

XIX Festival delle Birre di Castellalto

Castellalto (TE)

Torna a Castellalto Capoluogo la diciannovesima edizione del Festival delle Birre Artigianali, un appuntamento imperdibile per gli appassionati di birra di qualità. Per l'occasione, il centro storico si animerà con stand, degustazioni e musica, offrendo un'esperienza conviviale e ricca di sapori. L'evento si svolgerà dal 3 al 9 agosto 2026.

Institutional Ongoing

Zona pedonale e ciclabile nel centro storico

Canzano (TE)

The municipality of Canzano establishes a pedestrian and bicycle zone in the historic center to promote sustainable mobility and the enjoyment of urban spaces. The initiative is active from July 27 to August 30, 2026, offering residents and visitors a vehicle-free area.

Music and concerts

Concerto di Fred De Palma

Notaresco (TE)

Il 18 agosto 2026, in Piazza del Mercato a Notaresco, si terrà il concerto dell'artista Fred De Palma. In occasione dell'evento, saranno allestiti due posteggi temporanei per la somministrazione di alimenti e bevande, comprese birre.

Food and wine festivals Ongoing

Sagra delle Lumache 2026

Bellante (TE)

The traditional Sagra delle Lumache returns to Bellante, an unmissable event for lovers of good food. For eight days, from August 1st to 8th, the main town comes alive with food stalls and evenings of taste and conviviality.

Culture and exhibitions Ongoing

Una Boccata d'Arte: "Cummar a fiure" by Alice Minervini

Cellino Attanasio (TE)

On Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM, "Cummar a fiure", a site-specific installation by artist Alice Minervini curated by Andrea Croce and MariaTeresa Daniele, opens on the Terrazza Belvedere in Cellino Attanasio (TE). The work is part of the seventh edition of "Una Boccata d'Arte", a widespread project that brings twenty contemporary art interventions to as many Italian villages. The installation is inspired by the ancient Abruzzo tradition of "Commare a fiore", celebrated during the summer solstice, and will be open to visitors until October 4, 2026.