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.
- EventBovino
Wellness Weaves
A series of meetings dedicated to personal and community well-being, with experts, hands-on activities and a final walk around the local area.
- EventSquinzano
Squinzano Città del Vino
Fourth edition of the event dedicated to wine, with meetings, twinning, food and wine routes, a craft market and live music.
- EventLecce
Graphic Design and Editorial Writing Masterclass (Online)
Online training workshop on the creation of a news publication and the editorial process, in collaboration with quiSalento.
- EventBrindisi
Living Heritage: The Mediterranean Diet as a Model of Health, Culture and Sustainability
Meeting with high school students on the Mediterranean Diet.
- EventBari
Animated Reading and Creative Workshop
Animated reading and creative workshop for children aged 6 to 10.
- EventBari
Literary SpeedDate
Literary speed dating to share the book of your heart.
- EventBari
The Bookfast Club
Meeting at the La Rossani library dedicated to reading, in collaboration with the Municipio 2 library.
- EventBari
Mammalingua Suitcase Handover and Language Readings
Delivery of the Mammalingua suitcase and readings in language.
- EventBari
Talks and Workshops with the Apulian Foundations
Talks and workshops with Apulian foundations and culture partners.
- EventBari
All the Words - La Rossani
Cultural events programme "Tutte le parole" including meetings with authors, readings, workshops and performances at La Rossani.
- EventRacale
The Purple Night of Kindness
An evening dedicated to kindness with workshops, readings, theatre, art, games, markets and live music for the whole community.
- EventSoleto
Community Maps - BLOOK 2026
A gathering to put words into play and give shape to a new community map, plural and surprising, at the Biblioteca Comunale.
- EventCastellaneta
Bodies in Revolt | Installations and Sounds
Cultural event with installations by 8 female and male artists and a musical moment, organized by the Centro Antiviolenza Rompiamo il Silenzio. Includes a welcome aperitif.
- EventNoci
Parade of the Leaning Fruit
The fifth edition of the Parata del Frutto Pendente, an agroecological cultural project that celebrates the bond between nature, traditions and community through meetings and workshops.
- EventBrindisi
Mediterranean Diet Festival
Festival dedicated to the Mediterranean diet with talks, workshops, cooking shows, tastings and music. The programme takes place between the Nuovo Teatro Verdi and Palazzo Granafei-Nervegna.
- EventBovino
Villa Casalene between Ancient Paintings and Virtual Reality
Meeting on the enhancement project of the archaeological area with experts and authorities at the Council Chamber.
- EventCerignola
Zingarelli Lab
A series of cultural meetings dedicated to the figure of Nicola Zingarelli and to the culture of the territory, with readings, guided visits and meetings with authors.
- EventGrumo Appula
Stories and Snack Time
Reading and animation event for children organised by the Cooperativa La Solidarietà.
- EventNovoli
Editorial Writing and Language Masterclass (Novoli)
Masterclass on editorial writing and inclusive language, with a focus on queerness and intersectionality, led by Alister Victoria.
- EventManduria
Terra Rossa - The Roots of Primitivo
A day at Masseria Marina with guided tours of the Botanical Garden and the Marsh Turtle Centre, workshops, historical screenings about Primitivo di Manduria, and food and wine tastings.
- EventVico del Gargano
Autumn in the Village - Experiential Activities Festival
An autumn programme of experiential activities including walks, hikes and educational activities for all ages.
- EventCursi
The History of Southern Italy and Cursi
Series of cultural meetings dedicated to the history of Southern Italy and Cursi, curated by prof. Donato De Vito.
- EventTroia
Creative Christmas at Pro Loco
Series of creative workshops for children (crafts, decorations and Christmas baking) organized by the Pro Loco Troia.
- EventMesagne
Extraordinary Library - Bibliotelling
Series of afternoon meetings with read-aloud sessions, illustrated picture books and hands-on workshops to bring children and families closer to the pleasure of reading, as part of the Bibliotelling project.
- EventAltamura
Tree of Broken Voices Project
Conference on the topic with faculty from the institute and a forensic psychologist.
- EventPalagiano
Paese Arancio and Citrus Scents
Conference titled 'Paese Arancio e Profumi di agrumi' dedicated to the clementine, with talks by experts, a pomological exhibition, a final tasting and a musical moment.
- EventAltamura
Giovanna I d'Angiò, a Story of Female Royalty and Gender-Based Violence
An animated retelling of the historical events, with references to today's online haters.
- EventCarlantino
Virgilio Caivano: Open Chair and Generazione Fortore
Meeting with Virgilio Caivano on 'Cattedra libera e Generazione Fortore', part of the series 'Riflessi di Carlantino'.
- EventMaruggio
Weaving the Voices: Participatory Show of Theatre, Music and Reflection
Participatory show of theatre, music and reflection on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
- 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.
- EventBari
Waiting for Balafon
'Awaiting Balafon' is a path toward the 36th edition of the Balafon Film Festival, with film screenings, concerts and talks in various locations throughout the city.
- EventAltamura
Who's Behind the Screen
Conference with speakers from the postal police and psychologists and psychotherapists.
- EventAltamura
Behind the Keyboard. From Online Verbal Violence to Civic Responsibility
Awareness and prevention meeting on the pitfalls of the virtual world.
- EventGrumo Appula
Tree Festival
Celebration of Arbor Day organized by WWF Alta Murgia - Terre Peucete.
- EventTrani
Comunitaria Fest - Places to Restart
Comunitaria Fest is an event celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Comunità Oasi, featuring meetings and moments of exchange in several municipalities. The event unfolds over three days, involving the cities of Trani, Andria and Ruvo di Puglia.
- EventGrumo Appula
1946/48 Birth of a Republic
Commemorative historical meeting on the birth of the Republic, organized by ANPI.
- EventAltamura
Women and Financial Literacy
Conference on women and financial literacy.
- EventAltamura
Gender-Based Digital Violence
Conference on gender-based digital violence.
- EventApricena
At the Court of Frederick II
A full day dedicated to the Middle Ages with historical reenactments, falconry shows, traditional crafts, a historical procession, live music and local food.
- EventAltamura
Words as Weapons: Recognizing, Understanding and Countering Hate Speech in Gender-Based Violence.
Focus meeting aimed at beauty and hairdressing professionals and the general public.
- EventOstuni
The End of Life
A series of lectures on contemporary fragilities organized by the MEIC group of Ostuni. Session on the topic of end of life.
- EventCalimera
Christ in Calimera - Tradition & Culture
Community events, traditions and culture showcase for the Christmas season in Calimera.
- EventOstuni
The Power of Peace and the New Poverty
Series of lectures on contemporary fragilities organized by the MEIC group of Ostuni. Meeting on the theme of peace and new forms of poverty.
- EventGiuggianello
Astromegalitica - Megalithic Salento
Activities for territorial engagement, workshops, archaeology and outdoor experiences that are part of the Salento Megalitico program.
- EventCrispiano
Christmas Train
Christmas train through the streets of Crispiano.
- EventCrispiano
White Night of Commerce
White night dedicated to commerce.
- EventGiuggianello
The Ways of Christmas - Megalithic Salento
Cultural activity linked to Christmas festivities, part of the Salento Megalitico program.
- EventGallipoli
Gallipoli Incanta – The Magic of Christmas
A format dedicated to the Christmas holidays with festive lights, shows, a Living Nativity Scene and an amusement park, which will accompany the city throughout the Christmas period.