Festival of the Apennines restarts in Amatrice: program from 3 May to

Festival of the Apennines restarts in Amatrice

The Festival of the Apennines – Inclusive of Nature returns for 2026, running from 3 May to 31 October with a series of events spread across 28 municipalities in four regions: Marche, Abruzzo, Lazio and Umbria. This edition is closely tied to the tenth anniversary of the 2016 earthquake and aims to support cultural, social and tourism-led regeneration in inland areas.

The festival was officially presented at the “Sala Spadolini” of the Ministry of Culture in Rome, with institutional representatives and local mayors attending.

• Period: 3 May – 31 October 2026
• Events: 31 appointments in 28 municipalities
• Regions involved: Marche, Abruzzo, Lazio, Umbria

The opening takes place on Sunday 3 May in Amatrice, combining a scenic hike and a live show. Meet-up for the hike is at 14:45 in front of the “Il Triangolo” shopping centre (parking available); departure at 15:00. The programme continues with “Rispetto Tour – the roots of the future” by Federico Quaranta, featuring Samuele Giacomozzi and Fabia Salvucci — a poetic musical reflection on memory and identity.

Organisers suggest arriving in the morning to enjoy the food and wine experiences offered at Amatrice’s Polo del Gusto. Beyond a calendar of events, the Festival aims to be a coordinated promotion and communication effort to highlight local excellence and support the revival of central Apennine communities.