Cultural Festivals in Puglia
Browse every cultural festivals listed on PugliaMe — from the well-known stops to the local favourites travellers rarely find on their own.
- EventSan Pietro in Lama
Luminarie Course
A course to learn how to build luminarias, suitable for everyone, even without prior experience. Registrations reopen for the second edition of the workshop.
- EventLatiano
La Fera 2026
A rich calendar of events including cultural events, presentations, meetings and the Sagra ti li Stacchioddi, continuing the tradition since 1866.
- EventOtranto
Otranto in Light – The Stone Tells the Story, Light Reveals It
An immersive journey through video mapping, light shows and sound effects that transforms the ancient heart of the city into an open-air stage.
- EventFasano
OPERA VIVA - Workshops and Experiences at Egnazia
A rich calendar of workshops and educational and recreational activities, in the water and inside the museum, to discover the archaeological park and underwater contemporary art works.
- EventBarletta
Review of Historical Processions of Puglia's Pro Loco Associations
The prestigious Historic Processions Festival of the Pro Loco associations of Puglia will make a stop in Barletta, with the extraordinary participation also of the Historic Procession of Alezio.
- EventCorigliano d'Otranto
Hunt for Orange Treasures
An exciting treasure hunt to discover the beauties and stories of the orange flag village of Corigliano d'Otranto, promoted by the Italian Touring Club.
- EventOtranto
Pizzica and Tamburello Workshop
A free workshop on pizzica and tamburello with Maestro Massimo Panarese, open to everyone, to learn the dance and rhythm of Salentine tradition. Places are limited and reservation is mandatory.
- EventCasarano
A Sea of Events… in Casarano
Summer events programme in Casarano for August and September, featuring live music, dance, shows, inflatable park, open-air cinema and cultural events for audiences of all ages.
- EventOtranto
Otranto in Light - The Stone Tells the Story, Light Reveals It
An immersive journey that brings to life the history, memory and culture among the symbolic places of the city of Otranto through spectacular light displays.
- EventPoggiardo
Summer Evenings in Poggiardo and Vaste: Artistic and Musical Vision of the Territory
A series of cultural events that includes artistic visits, musical performances, and tours of the town centers of Poggiardo and Vaste, with musical exhibitions and enhancement of local heritage. An opportunity to discover the cultural realities of Salento.
- EventOstuni
Tour Rossocorsa Classiche 2026
Exhibition or parade of vintage cars curated by Rossocorsa Srl in the central Piazza Libertà.
- EventPulsano
Open Day Pizzica Salentina at the Castle
Free open day to learn the basic steps of pizzica salentina at Castello De Falconibus. The course will continue every Thursday.
- EventGinosa
Relive History: Ginosa and the Destiny of the Doria
A historical reenactment celebrating the marriage between Antonio Doria and Geronima Fieschi, a key event in the history of the Ginosa fief that took place in 1556. The event offers a journey through time to rediscover local historical roots.
- EventSan Vito dei Normanni
Itinerari di Pace - Nonviolence Week
Multidisciplinary cultural event dedicated to peace and nonviolence, organized by the Pro Loco of San Vito dei Normanni.
- EventLatiano
Games of Yesteryear
A special afternoon dedicated to rediscovering traditional games, an opportunity for entertainment and sharing for people of all ages at the heart of the community.
- EventMartina Franca
Petraccone V and Aurelia Imperiali Wedding - Historical Reenactment
Historical reenactment of the wedding between Petraccone Caracciolo V and Aurelia Imperiali with period-costumed processions in the historic center.
- EventFelline
Farmers for a Day
Outdoor activities for school students at the farm 'I Contadini', located on Via Vecchia Felline (S.P. 290). Open to all and free of charge.
- EventOtranto
Otranto in Light
A distributed festival that will transform the city of Otranto with an immersive journey through art, history and video mapping installations.
- EventSpecchia
Summer in Specchia 2026
A review of over 70 days of events featuring music, theatre, performances, books and traditions, aimed at the entire community.
- EventMassafra
Palio della Mezzaluna
Fifteenth edition of the Palio della Mezzaluna, a historical reenactment event that includes a procession and a race.
- EventPoggiardo
The World That Touches Us. Voices to Understand the Present
Festival of encounters, narratives and discussions with experts, witnesses, writers, journalists and politicians, for an informed and critical reading of events and to connect local choices to global contexts.
- EventOstuni
Outsider Festival 26 - Closing Events
Closing day of the Outsider Festival '26 featuring dance performance, photography exhibition, readings and music.
- EventParabita
European Heritage Days Presentation
Presentation of the European Heritage Days and round table discussion on safeguarding the identity of local communities.
- EventOstuni
Poetic Excursion - Aqueduct Cycling Route
Poetic excursion along the Aqueduct Cycle Route, part of the Outsider Festival '26.
- EventAndrano
Facciamo Banda! - September Meetings
Weekly meetings of the 'Facciamo Banda!' project, open to anyone who wants to make music together, from age 10 onwards, even without experience.
- EventLatiano
Ciao Ciao Summer 2026 - Gran Festival del Salento
Festival Ciao Ciao Estate 2026
- EventSquinzano
Koinè – The Birthday of Villa Cleopazzo
Multidisciplinary cultural event celebrating Villa Cleopazzo's birthday with theatre, music, books and meetings.
- EventPoggiardo
Conference on Accessible Tourism and the Southern Way of Saint Francis
Conference dedicated to accessible tourism and actions implemented along the Southern Way of Saint James, organized as part of the project 'For a Southern Way of Saint James accessible to all'.
- EventVilla Castelli
Wikigita at Villa Castelli
An outdoor photography gathering for the 'Wiki Loves Monuments 2026' contest to discover and photograph the monumental beauty of Villa Castelli.
- EventBrindisi
Subscription Campaign Season 2026-27 - Nuovo Teatro Verdi
Presentation of the new 2026-2027 theatrical season at Nuovo Teatro Verdi in Brindisi, with the opening of the subscription campaign for a rich programme of shows from November to May.
- EventPoggiardo
BTM InterAzioni - Special Edition Poggiardo
A traveling initiative dedicated to promoting tourism in the territory, featuring B2B meetings between local operators and national and international buyers, as well as a conference focused on new perspectives in pilgrimage tourism.
- EventTorre San Giovanni
Sustainable Fishing
Event organised in collaboration with Fipsas and the Istituto Comprensivo Statale di Ugento, dedicated to sustainable fishing. Open to all and free of charge.
- EventParabita
Meeting: The Architect and the Designer in Contemporary Society
Meeting on the topic 'The architect and the designer in contemporary society' as part of Identità Salentina.
- EventSan Vito dei Normanni
Peace Itineraries
A series of events and celebrations titled 'Itinerari di pace' taking place between late September and early October, on the occasion of international days and anniversaries dedicated to peace and non-violence.
- EventSalve
SALVESTATE 2026
A rich calendar of summer events, including live music, theatre, shows, cinema, popular festivals, markets, cultural paths, activities for children and food and wine experiences, will enliven the summer 2026 in Salve, Ruggiano and the coastal areas.
- EventLaterza
Miracles of the Saints
Cultural event within the Appia Day festival, dedicated to the discovery of the miracles of the Saints.
- EventLeporano
International Satyrion Prize for Archaeology 2026
New edition of the prestigious International Satyrion Award for Archaeology, a special event dedicated to culture, archaeology, dance and music.
- EventStatte
The Ways of Water: Along the Triglio
Series of cultural meetings on myths, history, folklore and literature linked to water and Tarantian culture.
- EventSalve
SALVESTATE 2026: Summer in the City of Salve returns to fill our days.
A rich calendar of summer events with live music, theatre, shows, cinema, popular festivals, markets, cultural tours, activities for children and food and wine experiences will animate squares, waterfronts and villages in the Salve area from June to September 2026.
- EventMesagne
If You Love It, Chip It! Vip Edition
Initiative dedicated to our four-legged friends with free microchipping and canine fashion show parade.
- EventOtranto
Otranto in Light
An artistic installation and light projection that tells the story of the city through spectacular three-dimensional projections on the walls of Aragonese Castle.
- EventOtranto
Summer School 'La critica cinematografica'
The eighth edition of the Summer School, conceived and curated by the magazine Fata Morgana Web, will take place in Otranto and is aimed at those interested in film criticism, cinema studies and digital writing.
- EventSpongano
Outside the Ordinary
A convivial initiative proposed by the Municipal Administration of Spongano featuring entertainment, moments of dialogue, a traditional pasta dish preparation, and live music with the FreeZap.