Festival dell'Appennino 2026: 31 events of nature, culture and renewal

Festival dell'Appennino 2026: 31 events of nature, culture and renewal

From 3 May to 31 October 2026, the Festival dell'Appennino stages 31 events across 29 municipalities in Marche, Abruzzo, Lazio and Umbria. The programme blends guided walks, performances, music and local traditions to highlight Italy's central Apennine areas.

• Dates: 3 May - 31 October 2026
• Opening: Sunday 3 May in Amatrice with a panoramic walk to the Eremo della Croce and a music-and-poetry performance
• Purpose: foster slow tourism, support inner-area revival and mark the 10th anniversary of the 2016 earthquake
• Attendance: free events with online booking
• Support: presented at the Ministry of Culture and promoted by a network of institutions, including the Special Commissioner for reconstruction

The 17th edition positions the festival as a model for sustainable local development, linking cultural programming with territorial regeneration and community engagement.