What's On In Puglia
Puglia is alive with vibrant festivals, world-class performances, and unforgettable cultural experiences all year round. Whether you’re a food lover, art enthusiast, music fan, or history buff, there’s always something happening on this enchanting island.
From food and wine festivals celebrating Sicily’s rich culinary heritage to open-air opera, art exhibitions, and traditional festivities, discover the best events to make your trip truly unforgettable.
See what’s happening during your visit and experience Puglia like a local!
Art
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Novello sotto il Castello – Conversano (BA)
Conversano celebrates the arrival of vino novello with tastings, music and markets clustered around its medieval castle. It’s one …
March 22,2025
Christmas Markets – Lecce (LE)
Lecce’s historic streets glow with Christmas lights, wooden stalls and the warm buzz of locals shopping for the holidays. Visitors…
November 28,2025
Feast of Saint Lucy – Otranto (LE)
Otranto honours Santa Lucia with a heartfelt blend of devotion and community. Streets fill with worshippers, traditional foods and…
November 28,2025
Winter Craft Fair – Bari (BA)
Bari’s historic centre transforms into a festive open-air marketplace filled with handmade crafts, regional products, and seasonal…
November 30,2025
Nativity Exhibitions – Alberobello (BA)
Alberobello’s UNESCO-listed trulli become a magical backdrop for artisan nativity scenes and evening illuminations. The conical ro…
November 30,2025
Food
& Festivals
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Pittulata – Tiggiano (LE)
In Tiggiano, the humble pittula becomes the star of the show. This cosy winter festival celebrates the traditional Salento fritter…
November 28,2025
Artichoke Festival – Trinitapoli (BT)
Trinitapoli pays tribute to one of its star crops: the artichoke. The town fills with aromas of grilled and stuffed artichokes, tr…
November 28,2025
White Wine Week – Locorotondo (BA)
The circular old town of Locorotondo hosts tastings, cellar tours and evening events dedicated to its renowned white wines.
Str…
November 30,2025
Sweet Christmas Fair – Martina Franca (TA)
Martina Franca’s elegant historic centre transforms into a festive haven of traditional sweets, artisan chocolates, and Christmas …
November 30,2025
Olive Oil Routes – Ostuni (BR)
Ostuni’s countryside hosts tasting routes and mill visits celebrating the new extra-virgin olive oil. Rolling hills of ancient oli…
November 30,2025
Music
& Theatre
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Winter Concert Series – Bari (BA)
Martina Franca’s historic squares host evenings dedicated to Puglian folk music and dance, often linked to the festive period.
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November 30,2025
Christmas Choirs – Lecce (LE)
Lecce’s ornate churches host a programme of choral and instrumental concerts, filling their gilded interiors with Christmas music.…
November 30,2025
New Year’s Eve Music Festival – Taranto (TA)
Bari welcomes the new year with a large seafront party including live bands, DJs and fireworks over the Adriatic.
Visitors can …
November 30,2025
Holiday Theatre – Brindisi (BR)
Taranto’s main theatres present a winter programme of drama, comedy and music, giving culture-lovers another reason to visit this …
November 30,2025
Jazz in Winter – Gallipoli (LE)
Small venues in Brindisi host live jazz sessions throughout the winter, attracting both local musicians and visiting artists.
T…
November 30,2025