Events today, this week and in the months ahead near Castro.
Castro · Puglia
Annual celebrations and events further ahead.
Mon 3 May 2027
Diso celebrates its patrons Philip and James in early May. Religious celebrations and civic events take place in the town; the detailed timetable is published for each edition.
Diso (LE) · Centro cittadino
Tue 29 June 2027
Galatina celebrates its patrons Peter and Paul on 29 June, with festivities traditionally spanning 28–30 June. The town’s historic connection with tarantism is part of its heritage; current events are announced annually.
Galatina (LE) · Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo
Tue 6 July 2027
Scorrano celebrates Saint Dominica on 6 July with a procession and the elaborate illuminated installations for which the town is known. Festivities traditionally run from 5 to 8 July; performances are announced annually.
Scorrano (LE) · Centro cittadino
Sat 24 July 2027
Gallipoli celebrates its patron Saint Christina from 23 to 25 July. The procession, illuminations and the traditional Cuccagna a mare in the harbour are highlights; times and performances vary by edition.
Gallipoli (LE) · Centro cittadino
Tue 27 July 2027
Martignano honours its patron Saint Pantaleon on 27 July. The statue is carried in procession on the eve; services, illuminations and bands accompany a feast drawing worshippers from other towns.
Martignano (LE) · Centro cittadino
Tue 10 August 2027
Tricase celebrates its patron Saint Vitus around 10 August. The procession and religious and civic events take place in the town centre; exact dates and times are announced for each edition.
Tricase (LE) · Piazza Pisanelli
Sat 14 August 2027
Otranto honours the Martyrs, patrons of the city and archdiocese, from 13 to 15 August. The main liturgical day is 14 August, with a procession of the relics; annual events and times are published separately.
Otranto (LE) · Cattedrale di Otranto
Mon 16 August 2027
Torrepaduli, a hamlet of Ruffano, celebrates Saint Roch on 15–16 August. The traditional sword dance takes place overnight near the sanctuary; the detailed programme changes each year.
Torrepaduli · Ruffano (LE) · Santuario di San Rocco
Thu 26 August 2027
Lecce honours its patron saints Orontius, Justus and Fortunatus on 26 August. According to tradition, Justus introduced Orontius and his nephew Fortunatus to Christianity; all three were martyred in the first century. Religious rites and civic festivities enliven the historic centre. The full programme and any additional celebration days are announced each year.
Lecce (LE) · Piazza Sant’Oronzo
Sat 18 September 2027
Saint Joseph of Cupertino was born in Copertino on 17 June 1603 and died in Osimo on 18 September 1663. A Franciscan friar known for his ecstasies, he is the patron saint of students and exam candidates and a protector of aviators. His feast falls on 18 September in Copertino; celebrations may extend to nearby days, according to each year's programme.
Copertino (LE) · Centro storico di Copertino
Next edition date to be confirmed
An itinerant folk music and dance festival across Salento, culminating in the Concertone at Melpignano. Dates and stops for the next edition are to be confirmed.
Next edition date to be confirmed
Otranto honours Our Lady of the High Seas on the first Sunday in September. A procession at sea marks the celebration centred on the chapel overlooking the Adriatic, separate from the August feast of the Martyrs.
Otranto (LE) · Chiesa della Madonna dell’Altomare
Next edition date to be confirmed
Cannole celebrates the local municeddha snail with traditional dishes and music. Dates and venue for the next edition are to be confirmed.
Cannole (LE)
The map points to the centre of Cannole; the festival venue is to be confirmed.
Next edition date to be confirmed
Carpignano Salentino hosts this traditional wine celebration with local food and music. Dates and venue for the next edition are to be confirmed.
Carpignano Salentino (LE)
The map points to the centre of Carpignano Salentino; the festival venue is to be confirmed.
Next edition date to be confirmed
Zollino celebrates Scèblasti, its traditional seasoned bread, alongside local food and music. The next date is to be confirmed.
Zollino (LE)
The map points to the centre of Zollino; the festival venue is to be confirmed.
Next edition date to be confirmed
Acquarica del Capo celebrates wheat and rural cooking with local produce and music. The next dates and venue are to be confirmed.
Acquarica del Capo · Presicce-Acquarica (LE)
The map points to the centre of Acquarica del Capo; the festival venue is to be confirmed.
Next edition date to be confirmed
Surano celebrates pittule, Salento fritters served plain or with other ingredients. Next dates and venue are to be confirmed.
Surano (LE)
The map points to the centre of Surano; the festival venue is to be confirmed.
Next edition date to be confirmed
Maglie hosts food producers, tastings and events devoted to Puglian food and wine. The dates of the next Mercatino del Gusto are to be confirmed.
Maglie (LE)
The map points to the centre of Maglie; the festival venue is to be confirmed.
Next edition date to be confirmed
In Marittima, a hamlet of Diso, the festival celebrates friseddhra, the crisp bread dressed in the Salento tradition. The next date is to be confirmed.
Marittima · Diso (LE)
The map points to the centre of Marittima; the festival venue is to be confirmed.
Next edition date to be confirmed
In Ugento’s historic centre, Cibus Uxenti combines local food and a celebration of local traditions. The next dates and programme are to be confirmed.
Ugento (LE)
The map points to the centre of Ugento; the festival venue is to be confirmed.
Next edition date to be confirmed
In Felline, a hamlet of Alliste, Salento puccia bread and grilled food are the focus of this village festival. Next dates and venue are to be confirmed.
Felline · Alliste (LE)
The map points to the centre of Felline; the festival venue is to be confirmed.
Next edition date to be confirmed
Supersano celebrates puccia, the Salento bread filled with local ingredients. Next dates and venue are to be confirmed.
Supersano (LE)
The map points to the centre of Supersano; the festival venue is to be confirmed.