Summer in Le Marche is the busiest, liveliest, and most festive time of the year. Towns along the coast, medieval villages in the hills, and tiny mountain hamlets all host events almost every night: food festivals, concerts, historical reenactments, artisan markets, religious celebrations, open-air cinema, and quirky local traditions.
This guide collects the best summer events in Le Marche, divided by province, with both major festivals and smaller local gems.
👉 For our full events article, see Events in Le Marche.
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- ANCONA PROVINCE
- PESARO & URBINO PROVINCE
- MACERATA PROVINCE
- FERMO PROVINCE
- ASCOLI PICENO PROVINCE
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ANCONA PROVINCE
📍 Summer Jamboree – Senigallia
One of Italy’s most famous summer festivals. A full immersion into 1940s–50s America: rock ’n’ roll concerts, dancers, vintage markets, classic cars, themed bars, and parties across the city.
When: Early-Mid July
📍 Festa del Mare – Ancona
A big coastal celebration dedicated to maritime traditions, fish-based food stands, processions, and fireworks over the port.
When: Mid August
📍 Corinaldo Jazz Festival
A mix of jazz concerts, art exhibitions, and summer performances in the medieval town, often accompanied by food events and local artisan markets.
When: July
📍 Jesi Summer Events – Jesi
Open-air concerts, cultural evenings, theatre, and food events in Jesi’s historic center.
When: July – August
📍 Osimo Rivivi 700
Osimo Rivivi 700 Festival is a historical event that brings Osimo back to the 18th century with period costumes, parades, music, and live performances, celebrating the city’s Baroque heritage.
When: June – August
PESARO & URBINO PROVINCE
📍 Rossini Opera Festival – Pesaro
An international opera festival dedicated to Gioachino Rossini. One of Italy’s most prestigious cultural events.
When: August
📍 Festa del Duca – Urbino
A major Renaissance reenactment: historical costumes, flag-wavers, markets, duels, music, and parades filling the old city.
When: Mid August
📍 Festa dell’Aquilone – Urbino
A colorful kite festival for families with workshops, competitions, and flying shows.
When: Mid June
📍BrodettoFest – Fano
A food event dedicated to the famous Adriatic fish stew. Cooking shows, tastings, and events along the seafront turn the city into a hub of local flavours, maritime culture, and festive atmosphere.
When: Late May – Early June
📍 Fano Jazz by the Sea – Fano
A large international jazz festival with multiple stages, beach concerts, and world-renowned guest artists.
When: Late July
📍The Magic Castle – Gradara
Summer performances, fencing demonstrations, medieval markets, and family-friendly shows inside the castle.
When: July – August
MACERATA PROVINCE
📍 Musicultura – Macerata
One of Italy’s most important music festivals focused on songwriting and emerging artists, hosted inside the iconic Sferisterio arena.
When: June
📍 Macerata Opera Festival – Macerata
A major international opera event held every summer inside the striking open-air Sferisterio theatre.
When: July – August
📍 Fiera di San Giuliano – Macerata
A historic fair with markets, local crafts, and cultural activities. Traditionally in late summer.
When: Late August
📍 Montelago Celtic Festival
One of the biggest events of the season. A vibrant celebration of Celtic culture with music, workshops, medieval-style shows, and craft markets. Great for camping and partying.
When: Mid July
📍 Fiera del Mare – Civitanova Marche
Civitanova Marche hosts the Fiera del Mare, a seaside event celebrating fishing traditions, seafood cuisine, and maritime culture. Markets, food stands, exhibitions, and entertainment animate the waterfront, offering visitors an authentic taste of coastal life.
When: August
📍 Serrapetrona – Sagra della Vernaccia
A wine festival celebrating the local Vernaccia wine, with tastings, music, and traditional food.
When: August
FERMO PROVINCE
📍 Cavalcata dell’assunta – Fermo
A historic equestrian parade (the oldest in Italy) combined with medieval costumes, music, and street festivities. Games and celebrations start end of July and culminate on Ferragosto.
When: August 15 (events late July–August)
📍Veregra Street Festival – Montegranaro
One of Italy’s most important street artist festivals, featuring performers from all over Europe.
When: Late June – Early July
📍I Giorni di Azzolino – Grottazzolina
A historical festival celebrating Renaissance lord Azzolino da Varano, with period costumes, markets, shows, food stalls and street performances throughout the town.
When: August
📍 Porto San Giorgio – Notte Rosa
Night markets, concerts, sailing events, and beach entertainment as part of Italy’s nationwide “Pink Night.”
When: First weekend of July
📍 Festa del Vino – Ortezzano
A wine festival celebrating local vineyards with tastings, traditional food, and live music, distinguished by its village atmosphere and strong connection to Ortezzano’s winemaking traditions.
When: August
📍 Beer Run – Ponzano di Fermo
A fun and quirky summer event where participants run (or walk) along a set route while stopping at beer stations.
When: Early August
ASCOLI PICENO PROVINCE
📍 Quintana di Ascoli Piceno
The most famous historical reenactment in the region. Parades, medieval costumes, flag-waving, and the iconic jousting tournament.
When: First Sunday of August (with events in July)
📍 Notte Bianca – Ascoli Piceno
A huge summer night of concerts, markets, cultural events, and food stands across the entire city center.
When: August
📍Ascoliva – Ascoli Piceno
A gastronomic festival dedicated to the iconic Olive Ascolane (stuffed olives) and local street food, made unique by its focus on a single iconic specialty and by turning the historic center into an open-air tasting experience.
When: August
📍 San Benedetto del Tronto Summer Events
Over 100 events every summer for one of the most lively coastal towns in Le Marche. Concerts, fireworks, beach festivals, food stands, sports events, and nightlife.
When: June – September
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