February

Saint Valentine’s Day and Valentenian Events – Terni
Terni is the home of Saint Valentine, the Patron Saint of lovers. February 14th celebrates the anniversary of the city’s first bishop: the basilica where the Saint’s remains are conserved, is dedicated to him.
The message of love that has its roots in the Saint’s custom of favouring unions among young people, radiates from Terni therefore!
For the entire month of February, a dense programme of cultural and musical events are organised in the city, which reach their climax in the religious celebrations of the 14th February.

Information:
Associazione Eventi Valentiniani (Valentenian Events Association)
Via Mancini 23 – Terni
Tel. 0744.435158
Web Site: www.sanvalentinoeventi.com
e-mail: info@sanvalentinoeventi.it

Fondazione S. Valentino (Saint Valentine’s Foundation)
Viale Papa Zaccaria 1 – Terni
Tel. 0744.227594


April – May

Cantamaggio

A city version of the ancient peasant propitiatory rites celebrated with arrival of spring and awakening of nature, during which groups of “Maggiaioli”, that is those who bring in “May” (the branch in blossom), would go from house to house, singing songs for which they received gifts. The tradition regained favour under the Ternano dialectal poet Fulvio Miselli in 1896. The climax of the celebration is the joyful procession of allegorical floats, on various topics, representing the various neighbourhoods of the city and nearby villages, through the city streets.
The Cantamaggio is supported by secondary events, such as exhibitions, concerts, plays, the opening of typical taverns in the so-called “City of May”

Information:
Ente Cantamaggio Ternano
via dell'Arringo 27 - Terni
tel. 0744.431044
Web site: www.cantamaggio.it
e-mail: cantamaggio@libero.it


May—June

Casagrande International Piano Competition – Terni
This is a biennial competition which reached its 27th edition in 2006: it brings the world’s best, young pianists to the stage of the Verdi theatre in Terni.

Information:
Web Site: www.concorsocasagrande.org

International Festival “Cinema and Work”
It is the first festival dedicated to the theme of work, with reviews of unpublished films, previews, documentaries from different countries, retrospectives, meetings with people from the world of cinema and work, guided visits. The festival is accompanied by a workshop on industrial tourism with which it is hoped the archeo-industrial assets of the Terni basin will be enhanced, an authentic open-air museum considered among the most important in Europe.

Information:
Capolavoro Associazione Culturale (Masterpiece Cultural Association)
via G. di Vitalone 8 - Terni
tel. 0744.272045
fax 0744.226908
Web Site: www.cinemaelavoro.com
e-mail: infofestival@cinemaelavoro.com


July

Ternijazzfest – Terni
Born in the year 2000 with an aim to the organisation of a jazz schedule for the entire year in Terni and its Province. It is articulated in various activities, concerts, seminars and Music Clinics, Workshops of Musical Photography and Musical Journalism, photography exhibitions. In summer, the manifestation explodes into the “TerniJazzFest”, an international festival in which some of the most important international artists take part, who perform in a charming location: the Roman amphitheatre, Villalago and Carsulae.

Information:
Associazione Charlie
via A. Pacinotti 5 - Terni
tel. e fax 0744. 401346
cell. 349.6304890
Web Site: www.terniinjazz.com
e-mail: luciano.vanni@jazzit.it




Historical Commemorations


May

Palio dell’Arco – Collescipoli (The Arch Palio)
Medieval historical celebration, a historical Parade in honour of the patron San Nicolò (St. Nicholas) in the course of the “Maggio collescipolano”. The palio is based on religious and propitiatory rites for spring: it is a horse race with flag-waving exhibition and period costume parade.


June-July

The Water Festival – Piediluco
It is celebrated at the end of June, in coincidence with the summer solstice, and is tied to the ancient propitiatory rites connected with the sun. The climax of the festival is the charming night-time parade of allegorical boats among which a special jury has to pick the winner. The festival ends with a spectacular firework display which illuminates the entire lake. The Water festival, accompanied by cultural manifestations, gives a historical pageant through the village streets where events connected to the history of the place, and the fortress, are narrated. Some typical taverns are also open.

Information:
Pro Loco Piediluco
via IV Novembre 7 - Piediluco
tel. e fax 0744.368225


August-September

The Renaissance in Acquasparta
The historical celebration of events and characters connected to the history of the small town and its territory, such as “the Wedding of Federico Cesi”, the Duke of Acquasparta who founded the Academy of the Lincei in Acquasparta. The manifestation is accompanied by a historical parade and ends with a wedding feast of medieval and Renaissance recipes.


Information:
Uff. Turismo del Comune (Tourism Office)
via Roma - Acquasparta - tel. 0744.943202
Ufficio Cultura (Culture Office) - tel. 0744.944800
Web Site: www.comune.acquasparta.tr.it
e-mail: acquasp@tiscali.it

August in Stroncone
Historical celebrations of episodes of life from the 15th to the 18th centuries. The period costume representation takes place in the historical centre of Stroncone. During the festivities typical taverns are open.

September-October
Giostra dell’Arme - San Gemini (The Arms Joust)
Established in 1974, it reintroduces the knightly tournaments which are mentioned in the 14th century Statutes. Protagonists of the equestrian contest are the quarters of Rocca and Piazza. It is disputed on the Joust Field. The historical parade accompanies it: a parade of more than 150 characters in costumes of the medieval period in representation of the city quarters.
The San Gemini flag-waving group accompanies the manifestation with exhibitions of exemplary technical level. Collateral to the Joust, from the last Saturday in September to the second Sunday in October, religious and cultural manifestations are held and taverns are open where typical local dishes are revived.

Information:
Ente Giostra dell'Arme di San Gemini
via Cataone 4 - San Gemini
tel. e fax 0744.334009




Musical Events

Hermans Organistic Season – Collescipoli
Organ concerts and vespers.

Concert season A..Gi.Mus. – Terni


May

National Festival “Unpublished for Mary” (Inedito per Maria) – Terni
Songwriting competition dedicated to Mary and to all women.


June

Ephebia Festival - Terni
Music Festival – young rock bands

Makes Music Festival - Villalago of Piediluco
Open-air concerts

Roman Amphitheatre season - Terni
Music concerts, opera and ballet


July

Lied Tedesco - Acquasparta
The music event supported by the Course of Chamber singing (“Hugo Wolf Association”), offers prestigious concerts of opera and symphonic music.

Piediluco in Musica - Piediluco
Concert Season

World Music Festival - San Gemini
International Festival of Music and Folklore

Maree -Terni
Festival of Ethnic and Popular music


September

Umbrian Music Festival – Terni
It is held in various towns in Umbria, as well as Terni. Born in 1937, it is one of the most important appointments for Chamber music, sacred music and 20th century music.


October

Mascia Masin Piano Competition – San Gemini