In Puglia, It’s Always a Good Time to Celebrate!

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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