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Estate Palena 2026 - Cultural, sports and recreational events

Palena (CH)

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From August to September 2026, Palena comes alive with a rich calendar of events for all ages, set in the Maiella National Park. The program, curated by the Municipality, ranges from concerts, open-air cinema, theater performances, book presentations, festivals, sports activities, excursions and patron saint feasts. There are also initiatives for families, food and wine evenings and appointments linked to popular traditions, which make the Palena summer an opportunity to experience the village between culture, nature and fun.

Useful info

Updated calendar from August 1, 2026. For the detailed program: Municipality of Palena.

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Nature and hikes Ongoing

Horseback Riding Excursions on the Sentiero del Parco L4

Pizzoferrato (CH)

Horseback riding excursions along the Sentiero del Parco L4, in the territory of the Majella National Park, in the Valle del Sole locality in Pizzoferrato. The activity is authorized by the Park until November 8, 2026, and also includes the temporary installation of a prefabricated wooden module functional to the activity.

Fairs and markets Ongoing

Mercato estivo 2026

Roccaraso (AQ)

The summer market of Roccaraso continues throughout the August-September 2026 period, with parking concessions for commercial operators. The notice of extension confirms the continuity of the initiative, which offers various products and outdoor shopping opportunities.

Religious and patron saints Ongoing

Feste Patronali di San Rocco, Sant'Antonio e Maria SS.ma Addolorata

Civitella Messer Raimondo (CH)

Patronal feasts in honor of San Rocco, Sant'Antonio and Maria SS.ma Addolorata. The celebrations take place on different days: Friday 18, Saturday 19, Sunday 20 and Sunday 27 September 2026, with religious and social moments in the squares and streets of the historic center. To ensure safety, parking and transit bans are established in the affected areas.

Culture and exhibitions

III Estemporanea del Ferro Battuto 2026

Civitaluparella (CH)

Third edition of the Estemporanea del Ferro Battuto, an event that for three days transforms Civitaluparella into an open-air forge. Master wrought iron craftsmen, coming from different Italian regions and some European countries, create live a large 'presentosa', a work forged, beaten, worked and assembled during the event. The initiative, which in previous editions has attracted public and media attention, is an opportunity for aggregation and enhancement of artistic craftsmanship.

Talks and conferences

Assemblea Regionale AIGAE

Pettorano sul Gizio (AQ)

L'Associazione Italiana Guide Ambientali Escursionistiche (AIGAE) tiene la sua Assemblea Regionale presso la Sala Conferenze del Castello Cantelmo. L'evento, patrocinato dal Comune di Pettorano sul Gizio, è un'occasione di confronto e aggiornamento per le guide ambientali escursionistiche della regione. La partecipazione è aperta a soci e interessati, con focus sulla formazione e la promozione del territorio, in particolare della Riserva Naturale Regionale Monte Genzana Alto Gizio.

Religious and patron saints

Feste religiose di settembre 2026 – Santi Cosma e Damiano

Roccascalegna (CH)

Il 26 e 27 settembre 2026 si terranno a Roccascalegna i festeggiamenti religiosi in onore dei Santi Cosma e Damiano, organizzati dal comitato feste della parrocchia. Il programma prevede momenti di culto e una processione religiosa per le vie del paese. Per consentire lo svolgimento delle celebrazioni e garantire la sicurezza, sono previste limitazioni alla circolazione e alla sosta nelle principali piazze e strade del centro.