Live Entertainment
The Avena Maryland Italian Festival comes alive with music, culture, and entertainment throughout all three days of the celebration. Enjoy near-continuous performances by nationally recognized Italian-American entertainers, acclaimed regional artists, and beloved local performers.
Our Main Stage features an exciting lineup of concerts, tribute acts, traditional Italian music, contemporary favorites, and crowd-pleasing performances that will have audiences singing, dancing, and celebrating all weekend long. Guests may enjoy performances from the amphitheater's open seating areas or elevate their experience with reserved Stage-Front Pods and VIP Villas, available for a single day or the entire festival weekend.
View the Entertainment Schedule
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More Than Music
Entertainment can be found throughout every corner of the festival grounds. Be sure to experience:
- Strolling musicians performing throughout Heritage Village
- Traditional Pulcinella puppet performances
- Fascinating talks on Italian history, culture, and heritage
- Interactive Tarantella dance lessons for children in the Piccolo Teatro
- Live cooking demonstrations and wine presentations on the Liberatore Cooking Stage
Click here to view Piccolo Teatro Schedule
Whether you're enjoying a headline concert, discovering a new performer, learning a traditional dance, or watching a chef recreate the flavors of Italy, there's always something happening at the Avena Maryland Italian Festival.
