Festival · August 24, 2026 – August 29, 2026 · Barrea (AQ)
Celebrating its 25th edition, the Folk Festival Suoni sul Lago invites you to six days of traditional music, dance, and popular culture. This vibrant event spans across the charming towns of Barrea, Civitella Alfedena, and Villetta Barrea, offering a rich program of live performances, book presentations, documentaries, and engaging workshops. It's a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the authentic traditions and sounds of this beautiful region, with free admission to most events and a special popular dinner and party to join.
Get ready for a packed schedule! The festival kicks off on Monday, June 24, in Civitella Alfedena at 9 PM with a program presentation and a performance by the Faraualla Quartetto vocale femminile at the Orsa Maggiore Cultural Center. Tuesday, June 25, in Civitella Alfedena at 6 PM, features 'Voci di donne' (Voices of Women) with a book presentation by Daniele Elpidio Iadicicco. Later that evening, at 9:30 PM in Villetta Barrea, don't miss the Orchestra Amorklab Original Balcan Music in Piazza Fratelli Virgilio. Wednesday, June 26, continues the 'Voci di donne' series in Civitella Alfedena at 6 PM, followed by a documentary at 6:45 PM. At 9:30 PM in Barrea, experience the Tarantula Garganica with music and dances from Gargano in Piazza Mammarino. Thursday, June 27, in Villetta Barrea, includes another 'Voci di donne' book presentation at 6 PM, followed by 'Sapori sonori' (Sound Flavors) at 7:30 PM, a delightful evening of music, gastronomy, dinner, and a popular party at Casetta degli alpini. Friday, June 28, in Civitella Alfedena, offers more 'Voci di donne' at 6 PM, leading into the 'Notte del tamburo' (Night of the Drum) at 9 PM, a vibrant sound procession through the alleys starting from Piazza Le pagliara. The grand finale on Saturday, June 29, in Barrea at 9 PM, is the 25th Anniversary Grand Party with guest musicians and 'Voci di donne' featuring Sara Modigliani and the popular singing workshop choir in Piazza Umberto I. For those looking for a deeper dive, several hands-on workshops are available with mandatory booking and an enrollment fee. These include 'Musica d'insieme' (Ensemble Music) with Mario Salvi (10 hours) on Tuesday, June 25, and Wednesday, June 26, in Civitella Alfedena. Dance enthusiasts can choose from 'Fra le TARANTelle' with Francesca Trenta (2 hours) on Tuesday, June 25, in Civitella Alfedena, or 'Danze dei balcani e della Turchia' with Virginia Veltri (2 hours) on Tuesday, June 25, in Villetta Barrea. Learn to 'Costruisci il tuo tamburo a cornice' (Build Your Frame Drum) with Gianni Berardi (12 hours) on Tuesday, June 25, and Wednesday, June 26, in Villetta Barrea. Other workshops include 'Danza Tarantella del Gargano' with Carmela Taronna (2 hours) on Wednesday, June 26, in Barrea, 'Tracce' art therapy with Simona Danieli and F.Trenta on Wednesday, June 26, in Civitella Alfedena, 'Drum Circle Popular' with Antonio Franciosa (1.5 hours) on Thursday, June 27, in Civitella Alfedena, 'Tamburello e Tammorra' with Pierluigi Moschitti (4 hours) on Thursday, June 27, and Friday, June 28, in Civitella Alfedena, 'Danza Balfolk: La bourèe' with Ciro Troise (2 hours) on Thursday, June 27, in Villetta Barrea, and 'Canto popolare' (Popular Singing) with Sara Modigliani (10 hours) on Thursday, June 27, Friday, June 28, and Saturday, June 29, in Civitella Alfedena.