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.
- EventGalatina
Galatina, the Heart in Every Season... Welcome!
A programme of cultural and tourist experiences promoted by the Galatina Info Point, offering ten different activities with free participation on reservation.
- EventLecce
ZENIT PRX.01
Video mapping event included in the Pietra e Stelle project, with visual and sound design.
- EventLaterza
Miracles of the Saints
Cultural event within the Appia Day festival, dedicated to the discovery of the miracles of the Saints.
- EventLecce
Southstainability Festival
Sustainability festival featuring talks, interactive workshops, live podcast and Swap Party at Castello Carlo V.
- EventCrispiano
Alchemy
Alchimie is a two-day event dedicated to culture and encounters, with opportunities to grow, exchange ideas, and look toward the future.
- EventBarletta
Mezzanotte d'Autore - New Year's Eve Show
New Year's Eve Show with Angelo Mellone and Andrea Perroni.
- EventLecce
Southstainability Festival
The Southstainability Festival is an event dedicated to sustainability that hosts Coolclub, featuring project presentations and creative activities.
- EventRacale
The Grandparents' Festival – Racale
A day dedicated to grandparents and grandchildren with activities, games, sports, music and socializing organized by the Municipality of Racale.
- EventBarletta
14th International Apuliate Award
14th edition of the International Apuliate Prize dedicated to the arts.
- EventOstuni
TRAiANA VIVA: A Journey Through Roman History
A day dedicated to discovering the ancient Via Traiana with walks, historical reenactments from the Roman era, and archaeo-cuisine.
- EventMonteroni di Lecce
Week of Sport, Culture and Wellness
Week of Sport, Culture and Wellbeing at the Velodromo degli Ulivi, with activities spanning from 27 September to 3 October.
- EventLecce
Stone and Stars – The Light Rediscovered
Three days dedicated to the encounter between music, visual arts, new technologies and cultural heritage, with concerts, exhibitions, jam sessions, audiovisual performances, video mapping, meetings and guided tours.
- 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.
- EventMassafra
Massafra in the Middle Ages – In the Night of the Masciari
X edition of the medieval event that transforms the Rione dei Santi Medici between history, magic and mystery.
- 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.
- EventSan Marzano di San Giuseppe
Sconfinamenti: Community at the Centre through Books, Creativity, Art and Juggling
A day dedicated to physical and cultural accessibility featuring inclusive readings, training sessions, and artistic and juggling workshops.
- EventAndria
"Giottiamo": The City and the Colors of Peace
Artistic activity with young people in collaboration with the Associazione Artisti Andriesi and IN-CART stationery bookshop.
- EventCarovigno
Grandparents Festival
First edition of the 'Grandparents' Festival', a community initiative with visits and creative workshops at Castello di Carovigno.
- EventBarletta
Solo - Arturo Brachetti
Special event with Arturo Brachetti.
- EventSogliano Cavour
Presentation of the Spontaneous Cultural Group "Amaranta"
Inaugural evening of the cultural group 'Amaranta' with stories, readings, music, songs and dances, dedicated to the figure of Saint Francis.
- EventCasalabate
Grandparents Tell...
Initiative of interviews with elderly people to rediscover traditions and stories of the past, organized at the summer headquarters of the Pro Loco. The event takes place on Sunday morning.
- EventLecce
Talk The Recovered Light
Talk dedicated to the languages of light, lighting design and sustainability, part of the Pietra e Stelle festival.
- EventMartina Franca
National Grandparents' Day - Games Festival Tour
Festival dedicated to Grandparents' Day featuring traditional games, recreational activities and guided tours of Palazzo Ducale, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the project 'La memoria che Vive'.
- EventCasarano
Creative Workshops - Colors in the Wind
Free creative workshops for children for building and decorating kites.
- EventBari
Spliff Festival
Festival dedicated to workshops, talks, concerts and screenings at Santo Pasquale.
- EventMontemesola
From Farm to Table
A program of guided tours, workshops, musical performances and tastings to discover the historical, cultural and gastronomic heritage of the Montemesola area.
- 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.
- EventOstuni
Tour Rossocorsa Classiche 2026
Exhibition or parade of vintage cars curated by Rossocorsa Srl in the central Piazza Libertà.
- EventPatù
Vespers at Vereto: Sole Luna Screening and Il Talismano Cretese Book Presentation
Evening at San Gregorio with the screening of the documentary "Sole luna" and the presentation of the book "Il Talismano Cretese".
- 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.
- EventCalimera
Christ in Calimera - Tradition & Culture
Community events, traditions and culture showcase for the Christmas season in Calimera.
- 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.
- EventLecce
Dance and Ritual. Between Sacred and Profane, Ritual Practices and Forms of Heritage
Conference on the relationship between dance and ritual, between sacred and profane, within the framework of the project "From Salento to Aquileia". An opportunity for discussion on ritual practices and cultural heritage.
- EventCrispiano
Urban Nature 2026 – Nature as Care
A day of activities, nature walks, beekeeping workshops and film screenings to celebrate nature and biodiversity as part of the national Urban Nature initiative.
- EventCaprarica di Lecce
Grandparents' Feast in Caprarica di Lecce
Celebration of Grandparents' Day with activities for children, presentation of new social projects and initiatives for the active inclusion of seniors.
- EventCasarano
The Grand Finale - Colors in the Wind
Large collective kite flying event, magic show with Mago Milo, free cotton candy and popcorn.
- EventMassafra
Grandparents' Day
An afternoon dedicated to Grandparents' Day with inclusive and intergenerational workshops, music, dance, and moments of sharing.
- 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.