August 2, 2026 – September 20, 2026 · Poggiardo (LE)
A vibrant calendar of events brings the summer evenings of Poggiardo and Vaste to life, offering a rich mix of culture, music, theater, and gastronomy. From guided tours and concerts to local dialect comedies and traditional festivals, there's something for every taste. Don't miss opportunities to discover the local artistic and archaeological heritage.
Get ready for a packed schedule! On August 2nd at 6:30 PM, join a 'Poggiardo ARTE E MUSICA NEI BENI CULTURALI DI POGGIARDO E VASTE' guided tour in Piazza Umberto I, Poggiardo, featuring a flute duo concert. August 4th at 9:00 PM brings a comedy in local dialect by the COMPAGNIA TEATRALE NUOVO TEATRO E VITA, 'QUANDU LU DIAULU MINTE A CUDA,' to Piazza Giovanni Paolo II, Poggiardo. Experience the FIERA DELLE TROZZELLE on August 6th at 9:00 PM in Piazza Dante, Vaste, followed by the FESTA DI SAN GAETANO on August 7th at 8:00 PM in the same location. The BEER FEST takes over Centro abitato Poggiardo on August 8th at 9:00 PM. On August 9th at 8:30 PM, Piazza Giovanni Paolo II, Poggiardo hosts a 'POGGIARDOINCONTRA' cultural review with Mario Giordano presenting his book 'Il Re di denari.' Don't miss the PALIO DEI CIUCCI on August 11th at 9:00 PM in Piazza Dante, Vaste, or the NOTTE BIANCA on August 13th at 9:00 PM in Centro abitato Poggiardo. Another 'Poggiardo ARTE E MUSICA NEI BENI CULTURALI DI POGGIARDO E VASTE' tour with a piano concert by Francesco Goffredo is on August 16th at 6:30 PM in Piazza Dante, Vaste. The VIII EDIZIONE DEL POLPETTA FESTIVAL (Meatball Festival!) is on August 18th at 9:00 PM in Largo Piscina, Poggiardo. Enjoy a performance by UMBERTO SARDELLA, LUIGIA CARINGELLA & G.FAMILY BAND on August 19th at 9:00 PM in Piazza Dante, Vaste. A local dialect comedy, 'CI PERDUNA TROVA PACE,' is scheduled for August 20th at 8:30 PM in Piazza Dante, Vaste. The VI FESTIVAL CAMERISTICO DEL CAPO DI LEUCA presents TRIO KOBALT with wine tasting on August 22nd at 9:00 PM in Piazza Dante, Vaste. Mauro Rosati will present his book 'La filosofia della DOP Economy' at the 'POGGIARDOINCONTRA' cultural review on August 23rd at 8:30 PM at Liceo Artistico 'Nino Della Notte,' Poggiardo. A special concert featuring TONY ESPOSITO, TAMBURI DEL SENEGAL, MAURIZIO TRIPPITELLI, and TAMBURELLISTI DI OTRANTO is on August 26th at 9:30 PM in Piazza Episcopo, Poggiardo. More 'Poggiardo ARTE E MUSICA NEI BENI CULTURALI DI POGGIARDO E VASTE' tours are on August 29th at 6:30 PM in Piazza Umberto I, Poggiardo, and August 30th at 6:30 PM in Piazza Dante, Vaste. Finally, on September 13th at 6:30 PM, Luigi Zito will present his book 'Ogni giorno è un tempio' at Palazzo della Cultura, Poggiardo.