Puglia Events
Annual events in Puglia are many and varied but are generally not well publicised. If you are in Puglia why not check out what's going on locally. You may be pleasantly surprised, especially if you have children!
MONTH |
DATE |
FESTIVAL |
LOCATION |
EVENTS |
February / Mar |
Need to check for exact date |
Carnivale |
Putignano |
Located in Putignano itself, this is one of the oldest carnivals in the world and its papier mache floats are spectacular. |
April |
22-23 |
San Giorgio |
Locorotondo
|
Market fair |
April |
Need to check for exact date |
Festa del Riccio di Mare |
Polignano |
Procession, music and fireworks
|
May |
1 |
Labour Day
|
National Holiday |
|
May |
8 |
San Cataldo |
Taranto |
Sea procession, fireworks and music, pageant in medieval costumes |
May |
8 |
San Nicola |
Bari |
In honour of the town's patron saint, this annual event draws pilgrims from all over the world. The celebrations commemorate the return of the saint's bones from Turkey and there are fireworks, flotillas of boats, parades and concerts to mark the event. |
May |
Last Sunday |
Throughout Puglia |
Cantina Aperta |
Wine producers open their doors to the Puglia for guided tours of the production facilities and wine tasting. For a nominal price (approx. €5) you will get a wine glass that is used at the participating producers for tastings. Lists and maps of the participants are available at tourist offices and many other outlets. |
May |
Last Sunday |
Cisternino |
Gnummeredd Festival |
Celebrating sausages made from entrails. |
June |
2 |
Republic Day |
National Holiday
|
Fireworks and musical celebrations |
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June |
13 |
Sant' Antonio da Padova |
Ceglie Messapica |
Procession, fireworks and music |
June |
14 -16 |
San Vito |
Polignano a Mare |
Street music, illumination and fireworks |
June |
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Cavallo Parato |
Brindisi |
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June
|
2nd /3rd w'end |
La Scamiciata |
Fasano |
Procession, fireworks, music, and street market |
June |
23th |
San Giovanni |
Ostuni |
Midsummer's night - all night celebrations in Ostuni. An unusual night of mystery celebrating ancient beliefs. Parade, fire eaters, dancers, jugglers etc Midnight firework display usually followed by jazz and large pop concert |
Jul |
1stw'end |
San Martino |
Martina Franca |
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Aug |
8-9 |
Food & Wine Festival |
Ceglie Messapica |
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1st Saturday |
Festa di San Quirico e Giulitta |
Cisternino
|
Procession, local foods, music and dance. Fireworks on the Sunday. |
|
14 July - 5 August |
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Music Festival of the Valle d'Itria |
Martina Franca |
Opera and classical music |
August |
2ndw'end
|
Sagra della Orecchiette |
Cisternino |
Medieval court procession, jousting tournament, pole climbing, etc |
August |
2ndw'end |
Torneo dei Torneo |
Oria |
Medieval parade and tournament between the town's four districts, fireworks and musical celebrations |
August |
16 |
San Rocco |
Locorotondo |
Procession of uniformed horsemen, music and fireworks |
August |
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Baffi e Barbe |
Grottaglie |
The very surreal annual moustache and beard competition |
August |
24 -25
|
San Oronzo |
Ostuni |
International festival of street entertainers
|
August |
24 - 27 |
San Oronzo, Giusto & Fortunato |
Lecce |
Processions, fireworks and open air concerts |
September |
2 - 3 |
Medieval Festival |
Brindisi |
Medieval costumes, jousting, market and food |
September |
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Sagra dell'Uva |
Cisternino |
Traditional market fair
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FLIGHTS TO PUGLIA
For direct flights from the UK to Bari and Brindisi, Puglia's main airports check the links below.
Ryanair flies to both Bari and Brindisi throughout the year from Stansted
British Airways flies to Bari from Gatwick April through to October
Easyjet flies to Bari or Brindisi from Gatwick throughout the year
Other Italian airports within easy reach of Puglia include Pescara and Naples (about 3 hours).
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