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, engaging book presentations, insightful documentaries, and hands-on workshops. It's a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the authentic traditions and sounds of this beautiful region. Admission is free, and you can even join a traditional dinner and folk party for a truly local experience.
Get ready for a packed schedule at Folk Festival Suoni sul Lago! The festival kicks off on Mon. 24 in Civitella Alfedena at 9 PM with a program presentation, followed by a performance from the Faraualla Quartetto vocale femminile at the Centro culturale Orsa Maggiore. Tuesday, Mar. 25, in Civitella Alfedena, features "Voci di donne" (Voices of Women) at 6 PM with a book presentation by Daniele Elpidio Iadicicco at the Centro culturale Orsa Maggiore. Later that evening, at 9:30 PM in Villetta Barrea, enjoy the lively sounds of Orchestra Amorklab Original Balcan Music in Piazza Fratelli Virgilio. Wednesday, Mar. 26, continues the "Voci di donne" series in Civitella Alfedena at 6 PM, focusing on gender violence with Sara Antonucci, followed by Amedeo Veneruso's documentary "Voci e luoghi della transumanza" at 6:45 PM. The evening culminates in Barrea at 9:30 PM with Tarantula Garganica performing music and dances from Gargano in Piazza Mammarino. Thursday, Mar. 27, in Villetta Barrea, includes another "Voci di donne" book presentation at 6 PM with Fiorenza Taricone at Palazzo Dorotea. Don't miss "Sapori sonori: Musica e gastronomia," a popular dinner and folk party at Casetta degli alpini at 7:30 PM. Friday, Mar. 28, in Civitella Alfedena, features "Voci di donne: La figlia femmina" with Maria Piscopo and Irene Rametta at 6 PM. At 9 PM, experience the "Notte del tamburo" (Night of the Drum), a vibrant sound procession through the alleys starting from Piazza Le pagliara. The festival concludes on Saturday, Mar. 29, in Barrea with a grand 25th-anniversary celebration at 9 PM in Piazza Umberto I, featuring guest musicians and "Voci di donne: La donna nel canto popolare" with Sara Modigliani and the folk singing workshop choir. For those looking for a deeper dive, several hands-on workshops are available with mandatory booking and an enrollment fee. These include: Ensemble Music (10 hours) with Mario Salvi on Mar. 25-26 in Civitella Alfedena; Dance: Fra le TARANTelle (2 hours) with Francesca Trenta on Mar. 25 in Civitella Alfedena; Balkan and Turkish Dances (2 hours) with Virginia Veltri on Mar. 25 in Villetta Barrea; Build Your Frame Drum (12 hours) with Gianni Berardi on Mar. 25-26 in Villetta Barrea; Tarantella del Gargano Dance (2 hours) with Carmela Taronna on Mar. 26 in Barrea; "Tracce" Art Therapy (body, sound, memory, territory) with Simona Danieli and F.Trenta on Mar. 26 in Civitella Alfedena; Drum Circle Popular (1.5 hours) with Antonio Franciosa on Mar. 27 in Civitella Alfedena; Tamburello and Tammorra (4 hours) with Pierluigi Moschitti on Mar. 27-28 in Civitella Alfedena; Balfolk Dance: La bourèe (2 hours) with Ciro Troise on Mar. 27 in Villetta Barrea; and Folk Singing (10 hours) with Sara Modigliani on Mar. 27-29 in Civitella Alfedena.