Altro · June 18, 2026 – June 21, 2026 · ISOLA DEL GRAN SASSO
The seventh edition of the Start Summer Festival brings four days of music, delicious food, and fun to Isola del Gran Sasso. This lively event features food stands offering traditional local dishes, including the highlight: the Pizza with Porchetta Festival. The program is packed with concerts by famous artists and a massive briscola card game tournament.
Indulge in a variety of traditional local dishes and regional specialties. Don't miss the star of the show: delicious pizza topped with savory porchetta, a classic Italian street food, along with standalone porchetta servings.
Join us for the 7th edition of the Pizza with Porchetta Festival in Isola del Gran Sasso (TE), from June 18-21, 2026. The festival kicks off on Thursday, June 18, with live music from Il Centro del Fiume (a tribute to Italian singer-songwriters) and Gigione. Friday, June 19, features Vittorio "Il Fenomeno" – Live Tour "L'Abruzzo nel mio cuore" followed by a 90% Party. On Saturday, June 20, test your skills in the Megagara di Briscola (a massive card game tournament for 512 pairs) and enjoy a performance by Marco Barone. The festival concludes on Sunday, June 21, with a live show from Dik Dik and a Notte Bianca (White Night) featuring EJL3PI. Throughout the event, enjoy food stands serving local porchetta, pizza, and typical Abruzzese dishes.