Summer 2024

Unmissable Events in Puglia: Summer 2024

Puglia is gearing up for an unforgettable summer in 2024, packed with events that will captivate and entertain all travelers. For years, Puglia has been a top summer destination, thanks to its stunning beaches and numerous opportunities for unforgettable experiences.

Participating in activities and events in Puglia allows you to discover the region from a new perspective. While travelers choose Puglia for its beaches, considered among the most beautiful in Southern Italy, the rich calendar of events offers many opportunities to explore the various Apulian villages.

These events also represent a unique opportunity to be fascinated by local culture and party.

Here are the unmissable events for summer 2024 in Puglia according to Canudis.

La Notte della Taranta (Night of the Taranta)

Known to everyone as La Notte della Taranta, the “Festival of the Night of Taranta” is now internationally renowned. Now in its 27th edition, the festival fills the summer evenings of Salento with the music of the tambourine.

This festival is itinerant, with various stages that touch the main towns of Salento. The final stage coincides with the concert, scheduled this year for August 24th in Melpignano. It will be the international producer Pablo Miguel Lombroni Capalbo, known as Shablo, joined by the prodigious pianist and composer Riccardo Zangirolami.

The final evening saw the participation of two hundred thousand spectators, becoming one of the most followed festivals in the world. “Generation Taranta” is the theme of 2024 edition, a musical narration through the choice of the most loved texts since 1998, the year of birth of the most famous Night in Italy.

The concert will tell of the young people who grew up with the Night of Taranta, a generation that accepts cultural differences and promotes a social environment open to dialogue, inclusion, and diversity. Immersed in digital technology and the sounds of the world, Generation Taranta has included traditional Salento songs in its playlists, becoming a protagonist of the Taranta path.

Polifonic Festival among the unmissable events for Summer 2024 in Puglia

The Valle d’Itria will host the Polifonic Festival from July 25th to 28th. After the stop from May 31st to June 2nd in Milan, the festival will arrive in Puglia bringing with it its values ​​of inclusiveness and artistic research. The theme of the 2024 edition is AnteFuture, with electronic music opening up new scenarios and aiming to reach an ever-wider audience.

The Valle d’Itria will host the Polifonic Festival from July 25th to 28th. After the stop from May 31st to June 2nd in Milan, the festival will arrive in Puglia bringing with it its values of inclusivity and artistic research. “AnteFuture” is the theme of the 2024 edition, with electronic music opening up new scenarios and aiming to reach an ever-wider audience.

Confirmed locations include Cala Maka in Torre Canne, Masseria Capece in Cisternino and Le Palme Beach Club in Monopoli. The festival will see the return of Dixon and DJ Koze, as well as the participation of artists such as Sud Sound System, Ralf, Tama Sumo, Nicola Mazzetti and many others.

Tickets for the Polifonic Festival include passes for one, two or three days.

Viva Festival – Valle d’Itria International Music Festival 2024

From August 1st to 4th, Valle d’Itria will host the new edition of Viva Festival. The program includes:

August 1st: VIVA! Brand New / Beach Club Egnazia – Savelletri di Fasano (BR)
August 2-3: Arena Valle d’Itria – Locorotondo
August 4th (dawn): Beach Club Egnazia – Savelletri di Fasano (BR)

The festival has become a perfect ecosystem between music and nature, enchanting Puglia and the Valle d’Itria and enhancing its wonders. International artists participate not only in a simple event but in a network of supporters of culture and the celebration of music.

Salento Book Festival 2024

Salento Book Festival, known as the “readers’ movida”, takes place in the most beautiful squares of Salento. The event includes interviews with the authors of the books of the moment. A program rich in guests that embraces the months from June to September.

2024 edition of Salento Book Festival will be the 14th. Year after year, the editions have attracted thousands of readers and enthusiasts, with stories that have excited the squares and a loyal audience present at each stage.

Parco Gondar 2024 lineup

Parco Gondar in Gallipoli needs no introduction. It is the place that best embodies the Salento summer and attracts a passionate young audience. The park is a real city of music, art, and sport, and is today the center of Salento’s youth and nightlife.

This year too, the list of guests is rich, with some dates already sold out. 

Among the confirmed guests are Kid Yugi on June 2nd, Capo Plaza on July 21st, Mecna on July 24th, the event “Voglio Tornare Negli Anni Novanta” on July 25th, Naska on July 26th, Il Tre on July 27th and to close the month of July, Irama on July 31st.

August will see Achille Lauro on stage on August 1st, Ariete on August 2nd, Annalisa on August 6th, Gazzelle on August 7th, Salmo on August 9th, The Kolors on August 10th, the highly anticipated Geolier on August 12th, Gabry Ponte on August 14th, Carl Cox on August 16th, Mahmood on August 18th and many others.

Locus Festival 2024: Unforgettable Music in Puglia

If you’re looking for an unmissable summer music experience, you can’t miss the Locus Festival 2024. This edition includes 20 great events to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the festival’s inception, which will take place in Puglia from June 28th to August 14th. In addition, an extra special event is scheduled for October 8th, 2024.

The festival will be held in various towns and cities across the region, including Bari, Alberobello, Minervino Murge, Ostuni, Fasano and Locorotondo. Confirmed guests include Calcutta, Colapesce Dimartino, Cosmo, Serena Brancale, Subsonica, Vinicio Capossela and many others. Finally, one last grand event will seal the 20th anniversary of Locus on October 8th at the historic Teatro Petruzzelli in Bari.

Locus Festival is a must-visit for any music lover visiting Puglia this summer. It’s a chance to experience the best of Italian music and culture in a truly unforgettable setting.

All these unmissable events for summer 2024 in Puglia represent an opportunity to visit Puglia, explore the Salento and immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of this region rich in culture, art and music.

And what better than staying in the welcoming Canudis apartments, which offer comfort and convenience to fully enjoy the experience in this wonderful land?

Choosing Canudis, you will be able to fully experience the energy and beauty of Puglia, making your trip an unforgettable experience.