Events today, this week and in the months ahead near Torre Colimena.
Torre Colimena · Puglia
Events taking place today near Torre Colimena.
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+
Torre Colimena · Puglia
Events from the day after tomorrow through day 10.
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+
Torre Colimena · Puglia
Events with confirmed dates from day 11 through day 30.
Sat 21 November 2026 · 20:30
Pink Floyd Immersion — tribute show at Teatro Orfeo in Taranto on 21 November 2026 at 20:30. Tickets available through TicketOne.
Taranto (TA) · Teatro Orfeo
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
Sun 22 November 2026 · 21:00
Celentano — The Tribute Show at Teatro Apollo in Lecce on 22 November 2026 at 21:00. Tickets 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
Fri 4 December 2026 · 21:00
Anna Castiglia at Office Cantelmo in Lecce on 4 December 2026 at 21:00. Tickets available through TicketOne.
Lecce (LE) · Office Cantelmo
Fri 4 December 2026 · 21:00
Gianni Fiorellino at Teatro Orfeo in Taranto on 4 December 2026 at 21:00. Tickets available through TicketOne.
Taranto (TA) · Teatro Orfeo
Mon 7 December 2026 · 21:00
Harlem Gospel Choir at Teatro Nuovo in Martina Franca on 7 December 2026 at 21:00. Tickets available through TicketOne.
Martina Franca (TA) · Teatro Nuovo
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
Torre Colimena · Puglia
Events with confirmed dates from day 31 onwards.
Sat 12 December 2026 · 21:00
Agape Gospel Collective at Salina Hotel in Taranto on 12 December 2026 at 21:00. Tickets available through TicketOne.
Taranto (TA) · Salina Hotel
Mon 21 December 2026 · 21:00
Gospel — Vincenzo Schettini at Teatro Orfeo in Taranto on 21 December 2026 at 21:00. Tickets available through TicketOne.
Taranto (TA) · Teatro Orfeo
Sun 27 December 2026 · 21:00
Valentino Aquilano canta Dalla at Teatro Nuovo in Martina Franca on 27 December 2026 at 21:00. Tickets available through TicketOne.
Martina Franca (TA) · Teatro Nuovo
Fri 1 January 2027 · 20:00
Orchestra Tebaide — New Year’s concert at Teatro Nuovo in Martina Franca on 1 January 2027 at 20:00. Tickets available through TicketOne.
Martina Franca (TA) · Teatro Nuovo
Tue 5 January 2027 · 21:00
I Love 80’s at Teatro Verdi in Brindisi on 5 January 2027 at 21:00. Tickets available through TicketOne.
Brindisi (BR) · Teatro Verdi
Wed 6 January 2027 · 21:00
Freddie — The Show Must Go On (tribute show) at Teatro Apollo in Lecce on 6 January 2027 at 21:00. Tickets available through TicketOne.
Lecce (LE) · Teatro Apollo
Wed 13 January 2027 · 21:00
Sulle note di Ultimo e Baglioni — tribute show at Teatro Orfeo in Taranto on 13 January 2027 at 21:00. Tickets available through TicketOne.
Taranto (TA) · Teatro Orfeo
Fri 15 January 2027 · 21:00
Fabio Concato at Teatro Politeama Greco in Lecce on 15 January 2027 at 21:00. Tickets available through TicketOne.
Lecce (LE) · Teatro Politeama Greco
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
Sun 24 January 2027 · 21:00
The Legend Continues — tribute to Michael Jackson at Teatro Orfeo in Taranto on 24 January 2027 at 21:00. Tickets available through TicketOne.
Taranto (TA) · Teatro Orfeo
Fri 29 January 2027 · 21:00
Banco del Mutuo Soccorso, Le Orme, Of New Trolls — Una storia unica at Teatro Orfeo in Taranto on 29 January 2027 at 21:00. Tickets available through TicketOne.
Taranto (TA) · Teatro Orfeo
Sat 30 January 2027 · 21:00
Andrea Sannino at Teatro Nuovo in Martina Franca on 30 January 2027 at 21:00. Tickets available through TicketOne.
Martina Franca (TA) · Teatro Nuovo
Sun 31 January 2027
Grottaglie celebrates its patron Saint Cyrus on 31 January. The Fo’cra bonfire is lit the previous evening. Services and the procession follow the programme published for each edition.
Grottaglie (TA) · Chiesa Matrice
Tue 16 February 2027 · 21:00
Franco Ricciardi at Teatro Orfeo in Taranto on 16 February 2027 at 21:00. Tickets available through TicketOne.
Taranto (TA) · Teatro Orfeo
Sat 20 February 2027
Nardò honours its patron Saint Gregory of Armenia around 20 February. Religious celebrations and civic events take place in the historic centre; the full programme is confirmed each year.
Nardò (LE) · Piazza Salandra
Sat 6 March 2027 · 21:00
Daniele si nasce — tribute show at Teatro Nuovo in Martina Franca on 6 March 2027 at 21:00. Tickets available through TicketOne.
Martina Franca (TA) · Teatro Nuovo
Sat 6 March 2027 · 21:00
Fausto Leali at Teatro Orfeo in Taranto on 6 March 2027 at 21:00. Tickets available through TicketOne.
Taranto (TA) · Teatro Orfeo
Fri 19 March 2027 · 21:00
Una notte per Faber — tribute show at Teatro Politeama Greco in Lecce on 19 March 2027 at 21:00. Tickets available through TicketOne.
Lecce (LE) · Teatro Politeama Greco
Sun 21 March 2027 · 21:00
Una notte per Faber — tribute show at Teatro Orfeo in Taranto on 21 March 2027 at 21:00. Tickets available through TicketOne.
Taranto (TA) · Teatro Orfeo
Mon 29 March 2027
Carovigno honours Our Lady of Belvedere with the ’Nzegna flag ritual on Easter Monday and Tuesday and on the following Saturday at the sanctuary. Its calendar dates change with Easter.
Carovigno (BR) · Centro cittadino
Wed 31 March 2027 · 21:00
Ensemble Symphony Orchestra — Alla scoperta di Morricone Vol. 3 at Teatro Apollo in Lecce on 31 March 2027 at 21:00. Tickets available through TicketOne.
Lecce (LE) · Teatro Apollo
Sat 10 April 2027 · 21:00
Gianmarco Carroccia — Emozioni at Teatro Orfeo in Taranto on 10 April 2027 at 21:00. Tickets available through TicketOne.
Taranto (TA) · Teatro Orfeo
Sun 11 April 2027 · 21:00
Gianmarco Carroccia — Emozioni at Teatro Apollo in Lecce on 11 April 2027 at 21:00. Tickets available through TicketOne.
Lecce (LE) · Teatro Apollo
Tue 13 April 2027 · 21:00
Natale Galletta at Teatro Orfeo in Taranto on 13 April 2027 at 21:00. Tickets available through TicketOne.
Taranto (TA) · Teatro Orfeo
Sun 18 April 2027 · 21:00
Dire Straits Reload — tribute show at Teatro Nuovo in Martina Franca on 18 April 2027 at 21:00. Tickets available through TicketOne.
Martina Franca (TA) · Teatro Nuovo
Mon 10 May 2027
Taranto celebrates its patron Saint Catald on 10 May. Tradition remembers him as a bishop who came from Ireland; reliable dates for his birth and death are not established. The feast connects the cathedral, the city and the sea through its traditional procession. The route, times and other events for each edition are announced separately every year.
Taranto (TA) · Cattedrale di San Cataldo
Thu 20 May 2027 · 21:00
Dettagli…Senza Fine at Teatro Nuovo in Martina Franca on 20 May 2027 at 21:00. Tickets available through TicketOne.
Martina Franca (TA) · Teatro Nuovo
Fri 16 July 2027
Mesagne honours Our Lady of Mount Carmel around 16 July. Recent editions have run from 15 to 17 July with religious and civic events; the detailed programme is confirmed each year.
Mesagne (BR) · Piazza Orsini del Balzo
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
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
Sun 5 September 2027
Brindisi honours Saint Theodore of Amasea and Saint Lawrence of Brindisi on the first Sunday of September. Theodore is remembered as an early Christian martyr. Lawrence, a Capuchin friar and Doctor of the Church, was born in Brindisi in 1559 and died in Lisbon in 1619. Illuminations and a procession at sea are traditional; the detailed programme is confirmed each year.
Brindisi (BR) · Piazza Duomo e porto
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
Torre Colimena · 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
Porto Cesareo celebrates its fishing heritage with local seafood dishes at the Sagra del Pesce. Next dates and venue are to be confirmed.
Porto Cesareo (LE)
The map points to the centre of Porto Cesareo; 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.