August 8, 2026 – August 9, 2026 · Pietrapertosa (PZ)
The 19th edition of 'Sulle Tracce degli Arabi' transforms Pietrapertosa into a captivating journey through medieval history, ancient cultures, and spectacular shows. This two-day event is packed with immersive tours, parades featuring traditional Arab attire, mesmerizing belly dancing, reenacted duels between Byzantines and Saracens, concerts, and conferences celebrating oriental flavors and traditions.
📅 **AUGUST 8, 2026** 🎪 10:00 AM - Immersive tour of Castello and Arabata (Starting from Piazza Garibaldi) 🎵 12:00 PM - Exhibition and performance of Arab musical instruments 🍽️ 1:00 PM - Food stands open 🎭 6:00 PM - Saracen Procession (Starting from via della Speranza) 👗 7:00 PM - Arab dress parade in Piazza Garibaldi 💃 8:00 PM - Volarte Orientale Show - Belly dancing in Piazza Garibaldi 🚪 8:30 PM - Arabata gate opens 🎪 9:00 PM - Performances in Piazza Garibaldi: Belly dancing & Duels between Byzantines and Saracens (Bianca Lancia) 🎤 10:30 PM - Pejman Tadayon Concert 🎵 11:30 PM - Dj-set Libero Reina 📅 **AUGUST 9, 2026** 🎤 12:00 PM - Acoustic concert by Pejman Tadayon (piazzetta S. Pietro - Quartiere Arabo) 🍽️ 1:00 PM - Food stands open 📢 5:00 PM - Conference 'Arabi in Lucania' (Cappella S.Cataldo) 🎵 5:30 PM - Accademia Ducale Concert (Cappella S.Cataldo) 🎭 6:30 PM - Saracen Procession (from Cappella S.Cataldo) 👗 7:00 PM - Arab dress parade in Piazza Garibaldi 🖼️ 8:00 PM - Presentation of Cesare Maremonti exhibition 🚪 8:30 PM - Arabata gate opens 🎪 9:00 PM - Performances in Piazza Garibaldi: Belly dancing & Duels between Byzantines and Saracens (Bianca Lancia) 🎤 10:30 PM - Shabnam Concert ✨ 11:50 PM - Grand Finale Fire Show (Philoop & Motolov Entertainment)