Cultural Festivals in Puglia
Browse every cultural festivals listed on SalentoMe — from the well-known stops to the local favourites travellers rarely find on their own.
- EventTorre Suda
Gentle Gymnastics, Pilates, Tabata
Gentle gymnastics, pilates and tabata sessions to keep fit. Held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday in August.
- EventCasamassella
See You at the Square, 2nd edition
Second edition of the event 'Ne vidimu alla chiazza' organized by the Comitato feste Casamassellese and Il Borgo delle Meraviglie in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II.
- EventMiggiano
Rioni in Festa 2026
Four evenings of games, sports challenges, competitions and entertainment involving the neighborhoods of the Miggiano community with opening ceremony, treasure hunt and winner proclamation.
- EventAcquarica
Palio del Ponte 2026
The XXXII edition of the Palio del Ponte returns, in memory of Andrea Panzera, organized by the Pro Loco in collaboration with the Parish "San Carlo Borromeo". The event offers games, entertainment and tradition for the whole family.
- EventAcquarica del Capo
Historic Centre at Night
An evening event in the historic center of Acquarica with guided tours, tastings of typical Salentine products and wines, folklore, entertainment and sunset aperitifs. A simple and genuine experience.
- EventUgento
The Night of Culture and Taste 2026
A unique event in the historic center of Ugento that brings together art, history, music with concerts by Alla Bua and I Calanti, wine tasting, local gastronomy and craftsmanship.
- EventRuffano
RUFFANIADI - Neighborhoods in Celebration
Itinerant event between Ruffano and Torrepaduli.
- EventMorciano di Leuca
Afro Wave Fest
Two evenings dedicated to music, culture, and meeting between people and traditions in the historic center of Morciano di Leuca.
- EventAradeo
VII Amateur Dog Show Aradeina
Seventh edition of the Aradeina Amateur Dog Show, curated by the 'Aradog' Association.
- EventSpongano
Sunset Party
A sunset party organized by Enoteca Monti.
- EventCarpignano Salentino
Basketball Tournament
Basketball tournament organized by the Municipality of Carpignano Salentino with Future Carpignano.
- EventPalmariggi
Sport Festival
A day dedicated to movement, fun and sharing! Activities, games and performances for all ages.
- EventSanarica
The Best of Youth - Late Summer Generational Talk
A generational talk at the end of summer dedicated to traditions, cults, identities and future developments, within the framework of Le Meglio Gioventù.
- EventRoca
Giants in Flight
An event to dream with 'Giants in Flight' in the evocative setting of Roca, scheduled as part of the BluFestival of the Municipality of Melendugno.
- EventCorsano
Run the Salt Routes - 4th Edition
Fourth edition of the Corri le Vie del Sale event organized by ASD Running Corsano.
- EventTorre Vado
Group Dances
Serata di balli di gruppo.
- EventSpongano
Table Tennis Tournament
Table tennis tournament at Palestra Scuola via Garibaldi, organized by ASD TT Spongano.
- EventGalatone
Facciamo Centro: Historic Center Revitalization of Galatone
Two months of evening events, every evening in July and August, with pedestrian area, temporary shops, crafts, food and wine offerings, market stalls, exhibitions, workshops, music, traveling performances and guided tours in the Historic Center of Galatone.
- 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.
- EventCastrignano del Capo
The Villages That Tell Stories - Closing Event of the Circuit with Itinerant Theatrical Performances and Scenic Enhancement of the Village
The closing event of the 'I Borghi che Raccontano' circuit, featuring itinerant theatrical performances and scenic enhancement of the village.
- EventMarina di Leuca
NAVIG-ABILE 2026 - 16th Edition
The 16th edition of NAVIG-ABILE, an inclusive event dedicated to people with disabilities and their families to share a day at sea.
- EventGallipoli
Summer Camp Equilibri Sospesi
The Summer Camp 'Equilibri Sospesi' offers an inclusive experience dedicated to people with disabilities, with activities and moments of sharing at Hotel Le Sirenè. The camp is promoted by the Social Territorial Area of Gallipoli in collaboration with various cooperatives.
- EventAradeo
ARARACE 4th Edition
Fourth edition of Ararace, curated by Nuova Pro Loco Aradeo.
- EventMartignano
Barter Festival of the Games
Festival dedicated to toy exchange, organized by Lecce Fan Club and Liberamente.
- 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.
- EventPalmariggi
All Together for Life
Blood donation awareness meeting with a social gathering.
- EventMartano
New Tides
A creative pathway for children aged 6 to 13, dedicated to sustainable art, creative recycling, and discovering the biodiversity of the Adriatic Sea. Participants will explore the marine world while learning about and protecting the ecosystems of the region.
- EventSpecchia
Specchìadi - Rioni Joust (IX Edition)
The IX Edition of the Specchìadi, traditional neighborhood and youth games featuring tug-of-war, treasure hunt, briscola tournament and games of times past.
- EventCavallino
8th Vintage Car and Motorcycle Rally
Eighth gathering of classic cars and motorcycles.
- EventAradeo
From the Street to the Street: Urban Fest
Urban festival 'Dalla strada per la strada', curated by Aps PERFABRIZIOPERPUTTI.
- EventTiggiano
Tiggiano Between History and Culture - In Memory of Bianca Paris
A cultural meeting dedicated to the history and culture of Tiggiano, with a special moment of reflection to remember Professor Bianca Paris.
- EventCarpignano Salentino
Maratonina te lu Mieru
Half-marathon organized by the Municipality of Carpignano Salentino in collaboration with Future Carpignano.
- EventNardò
Incorporea: Festival of Body and Relation
A festival celebrating the body and relationships that embraces the city throughout this summer season, with highlights on August 29 and 30.
- EventTorre Pali
Turtle Release and Marine Biology Laboratory
Awareness activity with turtle release and marine biology workshop.
- EventSanta Cesarea Terme
Festival of Coastal Towers - Mindfulness Myths and Legends
A gathering of readings and narratives at sunset inspired by Salento folklore, accompanied by simple mindfulness and breathing practices.
- 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.
- 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.
- EventAcquarica del Capo
Historic Centre at Night with APS Folkloristica La Quadriglia
A genuinely simple experience in the historic center of Acquarica with guided tours, Salento tastings, wine tastings, folklore, music and relaxation.
- EventCastiglione d'Otranto
Green Night 2026 - The Prelude
The inaugural event of Green Night 2026 in Castiglione d'Otranto with meetings, discussions, book presentations, activities for children and the final concert of the Claudio Prima Zakor Quintet.
- EventRoca Vecchia
International Kite Festival "Giants in Flight"
Third edition of the International Kite Festival, with experts from the Club Eolo of Gubbio for the construction of decorative kites.
- EventGalatone
Dancing Under the Stars
Event 'Dancing under the stars', organized by F.C. Galatone ASD as part of the Estate Galatea 2026 program.
- EventGiovinazzo
Open Fest – Community Days
Two days of celebration with shows, market stalls, street food, a vintage car gathering, and plenty of live music from various local and national bands.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- EventTricase
Pontos: The Festival of Albanian Culture
The first edition of the Albanian Culture Festival, a bridge between Salento and Albania built through music, dance, art, cinema and tastings.
- 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.
- EventCursi
SportivaMENTE Summer 2026
Free summer campus organized by the Municipality of Cursi in collaboration with Polisportiva Futura association, for children aged 4 to 11, with play and movement activities and creative workshops.
- EventCorsano
September of the Author – Words in Motion
A literary and cultural event featuring book presentations and a concluding stand-up comedy show.
- EventMartignano
EVO CE ESU VISIONI - Film Festival - XII Edition
Film festival 'Evo ce esu visioni', featuring meetings, talks, exhibitions and screenings of cinema in minority languages. Organized by Open social cooperative of Parco Palmieri and national and international partners.
Cultural Festivals by city
- Cultural Festivals in Carpignano Salentino(5)
- Cultural Festivals in Aradeo(4)
- Cultural Festivals in Otranto(4)
- Cultural Festivals in Corsano(3)
- Cultural Festivals in Poggiardo(3)
- Cultural Festivals in Tiggiano(3)
- Cultural Festivals in Santa Cesarea Terme(3)
- Cultural Festivals in Castiglione d'Otranto(3)
- Cultural Festivals in Campi Salentina(3)
- Cultural Festivals in Miggiano(2)
- Cultural Festivals in Acquarica(2)
- Cultural Festivals in Acquarica del Capo(2)
- Cultural Festivals in Spongano(2)
- Cultural Festivals in Palmariggi(2)
- Cultural Festivals in Galatone(2)
- Cultural Festivals in Martignano(2)
- Cultural Festivals in Martano(2)
- Cultural Festivals in Specchia(2)
- Cultural Festivals in Salve(2)
- Cultural Festivals in Castro(2)
- Cultural Festivals in Racale(2)
- Cultural Festivals in Leverano(2)