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.
PlaceTorre VadoAngelo Sport Fishing
Sport fishing adventures in Torre Vado, in the heart of Salento. Aboard the Marea 19, beginners and experts alike enjoy personalized trips with top equipment included, from trolling to vertical jigging.
- EventMarina di Trepuzzi
Casalabate family village
A village dedicated to families with DJ set and kite workshop in Piazzetta Casalabate.
- EventAradeo
Leave Us Alone: Restitution of the 'Disarmed Words' Workshop
Restitution event of the workshop 'Parole disarmate', curated by Libreria Compagna and Arte Aratos.
- EventZollino
Orientation Lab - Cuisine and Traditions in Digital
Free workshop to transform recipes, knowledge and gastronomic culture into engaging content for web and social media.
- EventAcquarica
Historic Centre at Night
An evening event held in the historic center of Acquarica featuring guided tours, tastings of Salentine products and wines, folklore, entertainment, and an aperitif under the stars.
- 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.
- EventCarpignano Salentino
Treasure Hunt
A treasure hunt organized by Pro Loco Carpignano Salentino APS.
- EventCutrofiano
Foosball Tournament
Foosball tournament organized by Topikos Association.
- EventCarpignano Salentino
BALLAMU evening dedicated to folk dancing with presentation of 'Journey in Taranto'
Evening of popular dance with presentation of 'Viaggio nel tarantino' organized by Officine Culturali Carpignano.
- EventUgento
Culture on the Night
An evening dedicated to the appreciation of Historic and Cultural Heritage, enhanced by folk music and the extraordinary evening opening of cultural sites.
- EventTiggiano
Gianni Rizzini Tournament
Sports tournament organized by the Associazione Gianni sempre con Noi.
- EventSpecchia
Mani in Salsa
Pro Loco event during the morning.
- EventCerfignano
International Festival of the Arts
International arts festival with preview concert, artistic direction Maestro Salvatore Cordella.
- EventNociglia
Threads of Clay: creative dialogue across ages
A creative intergenerational dialogue, with artistic and sharing activities.
- EventSupersano
Lively Alleyways in Supersano
Two evenings of music, wine, flavors and art among the alleys at the Vicoli Vivi festival, featuring various artists and bands.
- EventSannicola
Sannicola Fun Park
An evening of fun, games and entertainment designed for young and old alike, in the spirit of sharing and wholesome enjoyment. Among the attractions of the evening will be the hilarious HUMAN FOOSBALL!
- EventCarpignano Salentino
Maratonina te lu Mieru
Half-marathon organized by the Municipality of Carpignano Salentino in collaboration with Future Carpignano.
- 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.
- EventSquinzano
PARA la VITA - II Gianfranco Maggio Memorial
The annual charity match returns with singers, former football stars and famous faces to support families of cancer patients in need of life-saving treatment.
- EventTorre San Giovanni
Blue Flag Day
An evening of celebrations in honor and on the occasion of the assignment of the Blue Flag 2026.
- EventSan Gregorio
Futsal Fantasy League Tournament
Futsal Fantasy League Tournament
- EventRuffano
Senior Citizens' Festival
Elderly Festival at the Museum of Rural Civilization - Torrepaduli.
- 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.
- EventAradeo
VII Amateur Dog Show Aradeina
Seventh edition of the Aradeina Amateur Dog Show, curated by the 'Aradog' Association.
- EventNociglia
Nucillium Summer Workshops
Workshops in craftsmanship, theater, creative writing, reading, motor activities and a journey through the history of Nociglia from the Middle Ages to today, for children and young people aged 4 to 12.
- EventTorre Pali
Torre Pali Art-Fest
Summer fair with street artists, local craft markets, food and wine experiences, and pizzica concert by Tammurria.
- EventCasamassella
Caloma Festival
Caloma Festival organized by the Municipality of Uggiano Oikos Ecom at Casamassella.
- EventSanta Cesarea Terme
The Good News
Cultural event organized by Ass. Vox Maris on Via Roma.
- EventTorre Pali
Torre Pali Art-Fest - Street Artists Festival, Markets, Food & Drink Area and Pizzica Salentina
Festival with street performers, market stalls, food & drink area and Salentine pizzica music with 'TAMMURRIA'.
- EventMartignano
Buraco Under the Stars
Burraco Tournament under the stars organized by the Lecce Fan Club 'Saverio Sticchi Damiani' of Martignano.
- EventCorsano
Emigrant Festival
70th Anniversary of the Marcinelle tragedy, with a celebration afterwards at Località Pozze.
- EventMelendugno
Terra Mia: Story of a Life, a Body, a Community
Event "Terra Mia: story of a life, of a body, of a community" with "Open Mills".
- EventBarbarano del Capo
Villages in Celebration
The Borghi in Festa event animates the villages with celebrations and various activities.
- EventLeverano
Colors of Africa, Hearts in Celebration: Music, Images, Flavors – 10 Years Together
Event celebrating 10 years of 'Colori d'Africa, cuori in festa' with music, images and flavours, curated by the Association 'Il Giardino dei Bimbi' at the Cloister Convent S. Maria Delle Grazie.
- EventSurbo
Cultivating Opportunities: Financing for Non-Agricultural Start-ups
An informational meeting on financing opportunities for non-agricultural start-ups and productive investments in rural areas, with presentations by experts and representatives from the Municipality of Surbo and Gal Valle della Cupa.
- EventNardò
Historical Procession curated by Associazione Amici del Museo di Porta Falsa
Historical Procession organized by the Friends of Porta Falsa Museum Association with Palio, Exhibitions, Cortege and Entertainment.
- EventSupersano
Vicoli Vivi: flavours, music and wine cellars - VI edition
A festival featuring flavors, music and wine cellars to celebrate the sixth edition of Vicoli Vivi. Each individual activity mentioned within the festival (e.g. 'Kite Festival') must be identified as an integral part of the cultural festival, not as a standalone event.
- EventSerrano
Futsal Tournament Tutto in una notte
Five-a-side football tournament held in one night, organized by the Municipality of Carpignano Salentino.
- EventCutrofiano
A Midsummer Night's Dream-Storm
Workshop for adults to be held in Parco Verde.
- EventOtranto
Everyone to the Sea
Summer activity for children, teenagers (6-14 years old) and adults (over 55) that will take place at Lido Balnearea Beach. Registration opens on June 9.
- EventTiggiano
Games of Yesteryear – Magic Evening for Children
An evening dedicated to classic games and magic, designed for children and organized by Avis with the Municipality of Tiggiano.
- EventSannicola
Come d'Incanto
Event with magic entertainment by Mago Milo and craft stalls, organized by the Municipality of Sannicola and Pro Loco APS.
- EventTorrepaduli
Ceramics Workshop
Ceramic workshop with Pamela Maglie.
- EventRuffano
Torre Bullfighting Festival
The Corrida Torrese in Piazza Carmelitani - Torrepaduli.
- EventCorsano
Festival Among the Bubbles
Event for children and families organized by the Municipal Administration.
- EventTricase
School of History of Popular Traditions
Course or lessons on the history of folk traditions, curated by OSSE.FOR. Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies and Research Services.
- EventNociglia
NUCILIUM - Summer Workshops
Summer workshops for children and young people organized by the Nociglia municipal administration.
- 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.
- EventCastro
Color Between Your Hands
Artistic workshop for children and adults. Time not specified in the flyer.
- EventSalve
3rd Edition Culture and Traditions of Salve
Event dedicated to the enhancement of local culture and traditions.
Cultural Festivals by city
- Cultural Festivals in Ruffano(11)
- Cultural Festivals in Carpignano Salentino(9)
- Cultural Festivals in Aradeo(8)
- Cultural Festivals in Torrepaduli(7)
- Cultural Festivals in Supersano(6)
- Cultural Festivals in Corsano(6)
- Cultural Festivals in Nardò(6)
- Cultural Festivals in Cutrofiano(5)
- Cultural Festivals in Torre Vado(4)
- Cultural Festivals in Specchia(4)
- Cultural Festivals in Nociglia(4)
- Cultural Festivals in Torre Pali(4)
- Cultural Festivals in Martignano(4)
- Cultural Festivals in Barbarano del Capo(4)
- Cultural Festivals in Castro(4)
- Cultural Festivals in Spongano(4)
- Cultural Festivals in Tiggiano(3)
- Cultural Festivals in Sannicola(3)
- Cultural Festivals in Leverano(3)
- Cultural Festivals in Tricase(3)
- Cultural Festivals in Salve(3)
- Cultural Festivals in Tuglie(3)
- Cultural Festivals in Melissano(3)
- Cultural Festivals in Santa Maria di Leuca(3)