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Avezzano festivals 2026

Overview

In early July 2026 Avezzano hosted the second edition of the Astra Sound Festival, a two‑day event that paired hip‑hop, rap and underground music with guided tours of local archaeological sites such as the Cunicoli di Claudio and the Alba Fucens ruins. Performances by DJ Gengis and rapper Ensi were complemented by yoga sessions in the Monte Salviano nature reserve and a range of food, illustration and tattoo stalls, highlighting the city’s blend of contemporary urban culture and historic heritage.

Two weeks later the city opened the 29th Settimana Marsicana cultural festival. The launch featured a 24‑hour early start in Piazza Risorgimento, with works by 43 Marsarte artists, the “I painted peace” exhibition curated by Francesco Subrani, and photographic displays from local associations. A civic road‑safety programme for children and daily yoga and meditation in Parco Torlonia were also part of the opening.

The week‑long programme continued with a children’s sports circuit, mountain‑bike races, a vortex‑launch competition and traditional games, alongside a craft and vintage market and a street‑food fair with over twenty vendors. Cultural highlights included dialect theatre, a puppet‑show and the “I painted Peace” exhibition. The festival closed on 2 August with a prize‑giving ceremony and a Negramaro tribute concert on Piazza Risorgimento, underscoring Avezzano’s commitment to cultural vitality and community engagement throughout the summer.

Entities

Avezzano · Francesco Subrani · Settimana Marsicana · Pro Loco di Avezzano · Marcella Cicanecchia

Timeline

  1. 18 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Avezzano's Settimana Marsicana Festival Concludes with Sports, Theater and Negramaro Tribute

    Avezzano's Settimana Marsicana festival ended on 2 Aug, featuring children’s sports, craft and street‑food markets, dialect theatre, art displays, a puppet show and a Negramaro tribute concert.

  2. 24 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Avezzano launches 29th Settimana Marsicana cultural festival

    Avezzano’s 29th Settimana Marsicana opened with art exhibits, photo shows, a children's road‑safety project and daily yoga sessions, running until 2 August.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Avezzano's Astra Sound Festival blends urban music with historic heritage

    Avezzano’s Astra Sound Festival (July 10‑11) merges hip‑hop performances with tours of historic sites, offering music, food, art and yoga to promote urban culture and local heritage.

Sources

abruzzonews.eu · espressione24.it · ilrestodelcarlino.it · ternitoday.it · terremarsicane.it · unionesarda.it

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