Events today, this week and in the months ahead near Otranto.
Otranto · Puglia
Events from the day after tomorrow through day 10.
Sun 11 October 2026 · 15:00
Lecce home match in Serie A at the Via del Mare stadium. Check the official schedule for updates.
Lecce (LE) · Stadio Via del Mare
Otranto · Puglia
Events with confirmed dates from day 11 through day 30.
Wed 28 October 2026 · 20:00
Salento Jazz presents Rokia Traoré at Teatro Apollo. Alessia Tondo opens at 8 pm; the ticket seller lists Rokia Traoré at 9 pm.
Lecce (LE) · Teatro Apollo
€20+
Otranto · Puglia
Events with confirmed dates from day 31 onwards.
Sat 7 November 2026 · 20:30
Massimo Ranieri brings his Tutti i sogni ancora in volo tour to the Nuovo Teatro Verdi in Brindisi. Tickets are available for the evening show.
Brindisi (BR) · Nuovo Teatro Verdi
Sun 8 November 2026 · 20:00
Guitarist Bill Frisell plays at Teatro Cavallino Bianco with Luke Bergman and Tim Angulo. The Salento Jazz evening opens with Yugen Trio at 8 pm; Frisell is listed at 9 pm.
Galatina (LE) · Teatro Cavallino Bianco
€22+
Tue 10 November 2026 · 20:00
Paolo Fresu brings Heroes, his David Bowie tribute, to Teatro Italia. Salento Jazz starts at 8 pm with Francesco Negro Trio; the ticket seller lists Fresu at 9 pm.
Gallipoli (LE) · Teatro Italia
€25+
Sat 21 November 2026 · 21:00
Mario Biondi performs at Teatro Apollo in Lecce on Saturday 21 November at 9 pm. Tickets are available through TicketOne.
Lecce (LE) · Teatro Apollo
Thu 3 December 2026 · 21:00
Fiorella Mannoia brings Anime salve, a concert celebrating songs by Fabrizio De André and Ivano Fossati, to Lecce Live Arena in Piazza del Palio.
Lecce (LE) · Lecce Live Arena
Tue 8 December 2026 · 21:00
Harlem Gospel Choir performs at Teatro Apollo in Lecce on the evening of 8 December. Tickets are available through TicketOne.
Lecce (LE) · Teatro Apollo
Sat 16 January 2027
In Novoli, the feast of Saint Anthony the Abbot centres on the lighting of the Fòcara, a great bonfire built from vine prunings, on the evening of 16 January. Religious and civic events are announced each year.
Novoli (LE) · Piazza Tito Schipa
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
Otranto · Puglia
Expected celebrations and events awaiting a date for their next edition.
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
Melendugno celebrates octopus and Salento seafood cooking, accompanied by traditional music. The next date and venue are to be confirmed.
Melendugno (LE)
The map points to the centre of Melendugno; 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
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
Caprarica di Lecce celebrates uliata, a small olive bread, with food and music. Dates and venue for the next edition are to be confirmed.
Caprarica di Lecce (LE)
The map points to the centre of Caprarica di Lecce; 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
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.
Next edition date to be confirmed
A Salento festival of beer, food and live music. The venue and dates of the next edition will be updated after the organisers announce them.