In Puglia, It’s Always a Good Time to Celebrate!
Good morning! I’m Elisabetta, your personal concierge at BeBari Apartments. Puglia is famous not only for its enchanting beaches and breathtaking landscapes but also for the numerous festivals and fairs that enliven the region all year round. Here is a month-by-month guide to the most important events to help you plan your visit to this vibrant region in southern Italy.January
- Festa di Sant’Antonio Abate (San Severo, January): A large bonfire, known as “Fòcara,” is lit to celebrate the protector of animals and mark the beginning of the agricultural year.
- Discover all the events and festivals in January in Puglia
February
- Carnevale di Putignano (Putignano, February): One of the oldest and longest carnivals in Europe, famous for its parades of allegorical floats and traditional masks.
- Find out more about what to do in February in Puglia
March
- Festa di San Giuseppe (various towns, March 19): In many villages, the “tables of Saint Joseph” are celebrated, where banquets are prepared for the poor, recalling hospitality and sharing.
- Processione dei Misteri – Taranto (Good Friday): One of the most evocative processions of Holy Week in Puglia.
- Bari International Film Festival (Bari, variable dates): Participate in Bif&st in Bari, an important film festival that attracts celebrities and filmmakers from around the world.
- Get more ideas for March in Puglia
April
- Sagra del Cacio e Uova – Castel del Monte (Easter): Historical reenactment with tastings of traditional food.
- Holy Week (Taranto, variable, usually April): The “Processione dei Misteri” in Taranto is one of the most intense and followed Holy Week celebrations in the region.
- Festa di San Giorgio – Galatina (April): Celebration of the patron saint of Galatina with processions, religious and cultural events.
- Festa di San Giorgio Martire – Lucera (April): Celebration of the patron saint of Lucera with processions, religious and cultural events.
- Other events? Read the article April in Puglia: what to do and see
May
- La Disfida di Barletta – Barletta (May): Historical reenactment of the famous challenge between Italians and French that took place in 1503.
- Festa di San Cataldo – Taranto (May): Celebration of the patron saint of Taranto with processions, religious and cultural events.
- Maggio di Accettura (Accettura, late May – early June): An ancient arboreal ritual, symbolizing fertility and rebirth, with the marriage of two trees.
- Check out: May: the best events and festivals
June
- Festa di San Giovanni Battista (Bari, June 24): Celebrations and processions in honor of the city’s patron saint, featuring the famous “Volo dell’Angelo” (Angel’s Flight).
- Infiorata di San Giovanni – Conversano (June): Display of flower carpets along the streets of the historic center in honor of Saint John the Baptist.
- Festa di Sant’Antonio – Mattinata (June): Celebration of the patron saint of Mattinata with processions, religious and cultural events.
- Festa di San Pietro e Paolo – Monopoli (June): Celebration of the patron saints of Monopoli with processions and festivities.
- Discover more about June in Puglia: what awaits you
July
- Festival della Valle d’Itria (Martina Franca, July): A renowned festival of classical music and opera that attracts international artists.
- Festa di Santa Domenica – Scorrano (July): Famous for the “Luminaria,” a spectacular fireworks and light show.
- Festa di Santa Cristina – Foggia (July): Celebration of the patron saint of Foggia with processions and cultural events.
- Also read Vacation in Puglia in July: events and things to do
August
- La Notte della Taranta (Melpignano, last week of August): The largest folk music festival in Europe, focused on the infectious rhythm of the pizzica.
- Fiera di Sant’Oronzo – Lecce (August): One of the oldest fairs in Puglia, with stalls, shows, and cultural events.
- Sagra del Pesce – Vieste (August): Fish festival with tastings, cultural events, and entertainment.
- Festa di San Rocco – Torre Paduli (August): Celebration of the patron saint with processions and festivities.
- You might be interested in: Events, festivals, and fairs in Puglia in August
September
- Fiera del Levante – Bari (September): One of the most important trade fairs in southern Italy, with commercial exhibitions, shows, and concerts.
- Sagra del Fico Mandorlato (Castrignano de’ Greci, September): A festival celebrating the fig, a typical fruit of the region, with tastings and markets.
- Festa di San Pio – San Giovanni Rotondo (September): Celebration of the saint with processions and religious events.
- Fiera di Santa Maria di Merino – Molfetta (September): Agricultural and artisanal fair in honor of the Madonna di Merino.
- Learn more about September in Puglia: the best festivals and events
October
- Festa di San Francesco d’Assisi (Galatina, October 4): Religious and civil celebrations in honor of the saint, including animal blessings and fairs.
- Discover everything about October in Puglia: ideas for events and experiences
November
- Festa dell’Olio Nuovo (Bitonto, November): Tastings and celebrations related to olive oil, one of Puglia’s symbolic products.
- Read all about November in Puglia: activities and unmissable festivals
December
- Festa di San Nicola – Bari (December 6): Celebration of the patron saint of Bari with processions, religious and cultural events.
- Presepe Vivente (Pece, December): One of the most evocative living nativity scenes in the region, recreating scenes from the life of Jesus in a unique historical and natural context.
- Check the details about December in Puglia: festivals and events during the holidays
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