August 2, 2026 – September 20, 2026 · Poggiardo (LE)
A rich calendar of events brings the summer evenings of Poggiardo and Vaste to life, offering a vibrant 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 the opportunities to discover the local artistic and archaeological heritage.
Get ready for an exciting lineup of events! On August 2nd at 6:30 PM, join a 'VISITA Poggiardo ARTE E MUSICA NEI BENI CULTURALI DI POGGIARDO E VASTE' in Piazza Umberto I, Poggiardo, featuring a small flute duo concert by Giacomo Malorano and Giovanna Leccese. On August 4th at 9:00 PM, Piazza Giovanni Paolo II, Poggiardo, hosts a dialect comedy by COMPAGNIA TEATRALE NUOVO TEATRO E VITA titled 'QUANDU LU DIAULU MINTE A CUDA'. The 'FIERA DELLE TROZZELLE' takes place 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, also in Piazza Dante, Vaste. Enjoy the 'BEER FEST' on August 8th at 9:00 PM in Centro abitato Poggiardo. On August 9th at 8:30 PM, Piazza Giovanni Paolo II, Poggiardo, will host a 'POGGIARDOINCONTRA' cultural review with a book presentation by Mario Giordano, 'Il Re di denari'. Experience the 'PALIO DEI CIUCCI' on August 11th at 9:00 PM in Piazza Dante, Vaste, and the 'NOTTE BIANCA' on August 13th at 9:00 PM in Centro abitato Poggiardo. Another 'VISITA Poggiardo ARTE E MUSICA NEI BENI CULTURALI DI POGGIARDO E VASTE' with a piano concert by Francesco Goffredo is scheduled for August 16th at 6:30 PM in Piazza Dante, Vaste. Don't miss the 'VIII EDIZIONE DEL POLPETTA FESTIVAL' on August 18th at 9:00 PM in Largo Piscina, Poggiardo. On August 19th at 9:00 PM, Piazza Dante, Vaste, will feature UMBERTO SARDELLA, LUIGIA CARINGELLA & G.FAMILY BAND. A dialect comedy, 'CI PERDUNA TROVA PACE', will be performed on 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. On August 23rd at 8:30 PM, Liceo Artistico 'Nino Della Notte', Poggiardo, hosts another 'POGGIARDOINCONTRA' with a book presentation by Mauro Rosati, 'La filosofia della DOP Economy'. Enjoy a concert by TONY ESPOSITO, TAMBURI DEL SENEGAL, MAURIZIO TRIPPITELLI, and TAMBURELLISTI DI OTRANTO on August 26th at 9:30 PM in Piazza Episcopo, Poggiardo. More 'VISITA Poggiardo ARTE E MUSICA NEI BENI CULTURALI DI POGGIARDO E VASTE' events 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, Palazzo della Cultura, Poggiardo, will host a book presentation by Luigi Zito, 'Ogni giorno è un tempio'.