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.
- EventRuffano
Senior Citizens' Festival
Elderly Festival at the Museum of Rural Civilization - Torrepaduli.
- 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.
- EventRuffano
CERCHIO VIVO
Artistic residency dedicated to pizzica, tamburello and Salento fencing dance in Largo San Rocco - Torrepaduli.
- EventCorsano
Emigrant Festival
70th Anniversary of the Marcinelle tragedy, with a celebration afterwards at Località Pozze.
- EventTorrepaduli
Pizzica Pizzica - Living Circle
A day of the Cerchio Vivo artistic residency dedicated to Pizzica Pizzica, guided by dancers Serena Pellegrino and Serena D'Amato. The event celebrates tradition and folk dance.
- EventTorre Pali
Blue Flag Workshops (Torre Pali)
Creative recycling activities and environmental awareness for children.
- EventNardò
Incorporea: Festival of Body and Relationship
A festival celebrating the body and relationships that embraces the city this summer season, with a highlight on August 29 and 30.
- 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.
- EventRuffano
The Land of Tamburello
Tamburellisti di Torrepaduli with percussion orchestra and other cultural synergies in Largo San Rocco.
- EventAndria
The City of Dreams
An afternoon dedicated to reading, imagination and creativity for children, guided by Civil Service volunteers at the Municipal Library 'G. Ceci'.
- EventCutrofiano
Knit-tea. Knitting in the Library
A free embroidery workshop for children aged 6 to 12, an opportunity for intergenerational meeting to discover techniques and knowledge at risk of being lost.
- EventSan Donato di Lecce
Territory Excellence Award – 1st Edition
An evening to celebrate the talent, commitment and values of the people who make the San Donato di Lecce community great. The event will honor Sud Sound System, Ilaria Macchia and Kybba and will take place with the awarding of honors to the Knights of the Italian Republic.
- EventRacale
Summer Camp "Equilibri Sospesi"
The Summer Camp "Equilibri Sospesi" is an inclusive initiative for adults with disabilities (18-65 years old), promoted by the Social District of Gallipoli in collaboration with various cooperatives.
- 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.
- EventTorrepaduli
Feast of the Elderly
Elderly Festival organized by the Anziani Ettore Pasianski association.
- EventAndria
Planting the Future
A special journey within the Ecofestival of Project Monitor 2024, featuring presentation and reading of Jean Giono's masterpiece 'The Man Who Planted Trees', followed by activities dedicated to nature and environmental sustainability.
- EventNardò
Same Roots, Different Faces: Mafia, Bullying and Gender-Based Violence
A meeting with Ignazio De Francisci (historic anti-mafia pool member with Giovanni Falcone in Palermo), Patrizia Ciccarese (deputy prosecutor DDA of Lecce) and Antonio De Donno (magistrate) on the themes of organized crime, bullying and gender-based violence. The event will be moderated by assessor Andrea Giuranna. Not a simple conference, but a concrete narrative of anecdotes, experiences, objectives and remedies.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- EventRuffano
Workshops in Pizzica Pizzica, Dance Fencing and Tamburello
Workshops on pizzica pizzica, dance fencing and tamburello with Serena Pellegrino, Davide Monaco and Gioele Nuzzo at Largo San Rocco - Torrepaduli.
- EventPresicce-Acquarica
Presicce on Display - Paths Through the Village
A unique event in Salento that for two days reveals the most intimate and hidden soul of the village of Presicce-Acquarica, with the exceptional opening of noble palaces, courtyard houses and underground oil mills. The event will be enlivened by music, dance, artistic expressions, local craftsmanship and promotion of our typical products.
- EventAradeo
Leave Us Alone: Restitution of the 'Disarmed Words' Workshop
Restitution event of the workshop 'Parole disarmate', curated by Libreria Compagna and Arte Aratos.
- 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.
- 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.
- EventCarpignano Salentino
Affacci 2026
Various events organized by the Municipality of Carpignano Salentino.
- EventTorre Vado
Stella Maris Festival
Celebration of Stella Maris Festival with events and festivities.
- EventCastro
White Night for Children
An evening dedicated to the youngest with amusement rides, creative workshops and puppet theatre.
- EventMartignano
EVO CE ESU VISIONI - Border Encounters Between Faces and Dialects - Film Festival - XII Edition
Film festival "EVO CE ESU VISIONI" featuring meetings, films, talks, exhibitions and screenings, curated by Cooperativa Sociale Gnomi Onlus.
- EventSannicola
Come d'Incanto
Event with magic entertainment by Mago Milo and craft stalls, organized by the Municipality of Sannicola and Pro Loco APS.
- EventBarbarano del Capo
Feast of Saint Lawrence
Celebration of the Feast of Saint Lawrence with events and festivities.
- 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.
- EventBarbarano del Capo
Lu Stumpaturu
Tradizionale rievocazione storica della pestatura delle olive (Frantoio del Morciano) in calendario.
- EventMiggiano
Kids' Friday - "Abracada...Ops! Dreams in a Suitcase" with Magician Milo
Every summer Friday, Piazza Municipio transforms into a magical stage for children, with shows by magicians, cabaret performers, fire-eaters and many surprises. On 26 June in particular, there will be the magic show 'Abracada...Ops! Sogni in Valigia' with Mago Milo.
- EventPescoluse
Blue Flag Workshops (Pescoluse)
Creative recycling activities and environmental awareness for children.
- EventSpecchia
Historical Rediscovery of Specchia - Local Architecture and Archaeology
An appointment to deepen knowledge of the historical architecture and local archaeology of Specchia, with Dr. Giovanna Occhilupo and Dr. Patrizia Gentile of the CNR.
- 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.
- EventCarpignano Salentino
Maratonina te lu Mieru
Half-marathon organized by the Municipality of Carpignano Salentino in collaboration with Future Carpignano.
- 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.
- EventCasamassima
The City of Dreams
An afternoon dedicated to reading, imagination and creativity for children, guided by Civil Service volunteers at the Municipal Library.
- EventCarpignano Salentino
La Corrida - The Amateur Show
Book your seat to enjoy La Corrida, the show where only you, the audience, can decide whether the contestant will continue performing or will be inevitably interrupted.
- EventBotrugno
Blu Campus - Summer 2026
The Municipality of Botrugno is bringing back the 'Blu Campus' for summer 2026, an event of fun and friendship for children, with the option to choose between 1 or 2 weeks of participation. Registrations are open for durations that can be chosen of 1 or 2 weeks.
- EventRuffano
FOCUMÉU - The Warmth of Traditions
An evening dedicated to Salentine traditions with tambourine and pizzica workshops, folk music, craftsmanship, street artists and authentic flavours. The event includes musical performances by ZIMBA CA TE PASSA and ENZO PETRACHI & THE FOLK BAND.
- EventMartignano
Chess at Parco Palmieri - Free Play
Free chess play sessions organised by Lecce Scacchi A.S.D. APS, for all ages.
- EventMancaversa
TerraAmare SPORT 2026 - Musical for Everyone
Dance and musical course for children and young people from 5 to 99 years old, organized by ASDC Salento Art Ballet Studio in Parco Jonico. Lessons on Tuesday and Friday.
- EventCarpignano Salentino
Basketball Tournament
Basketball tournament organized by the Municipality of Carpignano Salentino with Future Carpignano.
- 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.
- EventAradeo
Dependency Festival - Aradeo Calcio over 40
Dependency Festival with Aradeo Calcio over 40.
Cultural Festivals by city
- Cultural Festivals in Ruffano(9)
- Cultural Festivals in Carpignano Salentino(8)
- Cultural Festivals in Torrepaduli(6)
- Cultural Festivals in Aradeo(6)
- Cultural Festivals in Mancaversa(6)
- Cultural Festivals in Torre Vado(4)
- Cultural Festivals in Corsano(4)
- Cultural Festivals in Nardò(4)
- Cultural Festivals in Castro(4)
- Cultural Festivals in Martignano(4)
- Cultural Festivals in Barbarano del Capo(4)
- Cultural Festivals in Martano(3)
- Cultural Festivals in Cutrofiano(3)
- Cultural Festivals in Salve(3)
- Cultural Festivals in Specchia(3)
- Cultural Festivals in Melissano(3)
- Cultural Festivals in Leverano(3)
- Cultural Festivals in Tiggiano(3)
- Cultural Festivals in San Gregorio(3)
- Cultural Festivals in Marina di Trepuzzi(3)
- Cultural Festivals in Torre Pali(2)
- Cultural Festivals in Andria(2)
- Cultural Festivals in Otranto(2)
- Cultural Festivals in Sannicola(2)