July 11, 2026 – September 6, 2026 · Santo Stefano di Sessanio (AQ)
A rich calendar of events brings Santo Stefano di Sessanio to life this summer, with happenings ranging from artistic and sustainable craftsmanship to cultural festivals, live music, and traditional celebrations. There will be plenty of opportunities to taste typical local products and participate in burraco tournaments, all culminating in the 54th Sagra della Lenticchia.
Indulge in the star of the show, the renowned Lenticchia (lentil), a local specialty celebrated for its unique flavor and quality, featured in various traditional dishes.
📅 SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026 📍 FROM 11:00 AM SAGRA AREA: 'RE-GENERATION FIERA DELL'ARTIGIANATO ARTISTICO E SOSTENIBILE' SOTTOBOSCO 2026 – An artistic and sustainable craft fair. 📍 5:00 PM HISTORIC CENTER: 'FESTIVAL DEL GRAN SASSO' – A guided tasting walk with a visit to the village. 📍 7:00 PM HISTORIC CENTER: 'FESTIVAL DEL GRAN SASSO' – 'Le Montagne invisibili,' a story by Marco Albino Ferrari. 📍 9:30 PM MULTIPURPOSE HALL, COMUNE S.STEFANO DI SESSANIO: 'FESTIVAL DEL GRAN SASSO' – DJ AHMET by Georgi M. Unkovski (Georgia, Comedy, 2025). 📅 SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2026 📍 FROM 9:00 AM SAGRA AREA: 'RE-GENERATION FIERA DELL'ARTIGIANATO ARTISTICO E SOSTENIBILE' SOTTOBOSCO 2026 – The craft fair continues. 📅 SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2026 📍 6:00 PM PIAZZA MEDICEA: 'GRAN SASSO SWING BAND' 🎵 Live Music. 📅 SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2026 📍 STARTING 8:30 AM: '15ª ULTRAMARATONA DEL GRAN SASSO' 🏃 – The 15th Gran Sasso Ultramarathon. 📅 SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026 📍 4:30 PM PIAZZA DEL VECCHIO MUNICIPIO: 'MEMORIAL MARIA LEONE' – Burraco Tournament organized by Circolo Orizzonti Burraco L'Aquila affiliated with FIBUR (info and reservations: 3275396371). 📍 9:00 PM HISTORIC CENTER: 'GLI SCORDATI KARAOKE LIVE' 🎤. 📅 SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2026 📍 9:00 AM: 'FESTA IN ONORE DI SANTO ISIDORO' – Band parading through the village streets. 📍 10:30 AM: Procession from Piazza Medicea, followed by Holy Mass at Parco della Rimembranza. 📍 9:00 PM HISTORIC CENTER: Live Music 🎵. 📅 MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026 📍 9:00 AM: 'FESTA IN ONORE DI SANTO STEFANO' – Band parading through the village streets. 📍 10:30 AM: Procession from Piazza Medicea, followed by Holy Mass at Parco della Rimembranza. 📍 9:00 PM HISTORIC CENTER: Live Music 🎵. 📅 SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2026 📍 FROM 11:00 AM HISTORIC CENTER: 'BORGO IN FESTA' 🍽️ – Village festival with crafts and typical product tastings. 📍 6:00 PM CHIESA DELL'ANIME SANTE: 'LA COMPAGNIA QUESTO RICHIEDE' 🎵 – Music blending written and oral traditions. 📅 SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2026 📍 6:00 PM HISTORIC CENTER: 'LA SORTITA' TUTTI PER UNO, UNO PER UNO' 🎭 – Dialect theater production by Teatro dei 99. 📅 MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026 📍 9:30 PM HISTORIC CENTER: 'BLUES TIME' 🎵 – Acoustic Blues & Folk. 📅 THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026 📍 9:00 PM PIAZZA MEDICEA: 'KINKI PEOPLE' 🎵 – Live Reggae band. 📅 FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026 📍 9:30 PM PIAZZA MEDICEA: 'ROCCO BORSALINO HYPNOTICABARET E FLAVIO & VANY LIVE SHOW' 🎤. 📅 SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2026 📍 6:00 PM HISTORIC CENTER: 'POLIMETRA JAZZ QUARTET' 🎵 – Featuring Nicola di Camillo (double bass), Fabio Colella (drums), Paride Marzuoli (piano), and Vincenzo Raglione (guitar). 📅 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 AND SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2026 📍 12:00 PM SAGRA AREA: '54ESIMA SAGRA DELLA LENTICCHIA' STANDS OPENING 🍽️ – The 54th Lentil Festival with shows, music, and entertainment.