June 16, 2026 – September 10, 2026 · Tortoreto (TE)
Estate Tortoretana 2026 offers a rich calendar of events that bring Tortoreto to life from May to September. The program includes musical evenings, cabaret shows, book presentations, sports and cultural events, culminating with the traditional Sagra della Vongola (Clam Festival). It's a fantastic opportunity to experience Tortoreto, blending fun with local culture.
Get ready for a vibrant summer in Tortoreto! The Estate Tortoretana 2026 kicks off in MAY with a book presentation of 'Ragione vs Sentimento' by Francesca Di Giuseppe on May 30th in Centro Storico, followed by the 3rd 'A passo libero... a tema' event in Salino and the 3º Premio Nazionale per la Pace e la Solidarietà 'Don Tonino Bello' on May 31st at Monumento ai Caduti in Mare. JUNE brings more excitement, continuing the 'Don Tonino Bello' award on June 1st. Enjoy a Faber tribute concert to Fabrizio De André on June 6th at Rotonda Monti, a book presentation for 'Eterno' by Gioia Senesi on June 11th, and a concert by Vittorio il Fenomeno on June 13th. Don't miss the 21° Premio Tortoreto alla Cultura with Christian Ginepro and Giorgio Giurdanella on June 14th at Anfiteatro Villaggio Welcome Riviera D'Abruzzo, or 'Pedaliamo per la vita' in Tortoreto Lido. Catch 'Cinema sotto le stelle' on June 18th in Terrabianca, a dance show by Studio83 'Villains belle...non buone!' on June 19th at Rotonda Carducci, and the SalinolNfesta children's basketball tournament and I Pupazzi concert on June 20th in Salino. Family fun continues with Animazione Tortoreto Baby Friendly on June 21st, the 10^ Notte Rosa dei Bambini on June 27th in Tortoreto Lido, and a 'Passeggiata di Mezza Estate' on June 28th in Terrabianca. JULY heats up with SPIGHE VERDI JE TORTORETO GREENDAYS 'Passi nel borgo' in Centro Storico and 'Yoga della risata' at Azienda Agricola Biologica Olio Monaco, both on July 4th. The 🎵 Notte Blu - Festa della 30° Bandiera Blu Fee - Power Mix RDS takes place on July 18th at Rotonda Carducci. The 20^ Giornata dell'Emigrante and 'Le Notti del Soul Blues' featuring Zblues Band feat. Thornetta Davis are on July 19th at Circolo Tennis Tortoreto and Rotonda Carducci respectively. Enjoy 'Cinema sotto le stelle' on July 20th at Lungomare Sirena, the inaugural evening of Palio del Barone on July 21st in Tortoreto Lido, and Animazione Tortoreto Baby Friendly on July 22nd. A majorette show is scheduled for July 23rd at Rotonda Carducci. Experience 'Borgo Incantato' in Centro Storico and the 3a Festa del Muretto at Rotonda Monti on July 24th, with the Festa del Muretto continuing on July 25th alongside a book presentation for 'Errar narrando' by Cristina Flati and a concert by Isa 'Colossal Time'. Animazione Tortoreto Baby Friendly returns on July 29th, and a concert by Orchestra Quintino Graziani closes the month on July 31st at Rotonda Carducci. AUGUST brings the 22° Premio Amore per l'Abruzzo on August 1st at Campo Piane a Mare, and 'Le Notti del Soul Blues' with Raphael Wressnig Soul Gift Feat. Gisele Jackson on August 2nd at Piazza Garibaldi. Animazione Tortoreto Baby Friendly is on August 3rd, followed by the dialect theater 'Il carrozzone' dalla terra con amore on August 4th at Piazza Garibaldi. The highlight of the summer, the 48^ Sagra della vongola (Clam Festival), runs from August 5th to 9th at Piazza Caduti di Nassirya, with a Ricchi e Poveri tribute concert on August 5th at Piazza Garibaldi. A Burraco tournament is on August 6th at Rotonda Carducci, and 'La Luna e le Cicale' in Centro Storico on August 7th. The month concludes with the 'Rido al Lido' cabaret festival featuring Stefano Chiodaroli and Emanuela Aureli on August 21st and 22nd.