Music Festivals in Puglia summer 2025: the best events you can't miss
Summer in Puglia is not just about crystal-clear sea, delicious food, and charming villages—it’s also all about music! From the wild rhythms of pizzica to electronic beats in the trulli, 2025 promises to be an unmissable year for festival lovers. Pack your bags, rent a dream home, and let the rhythm carry you away!
1. VIVA! Festival
August 1-4, 2025
📍 Itria Valley (Locorotondo, Egnazia, Fasano)
Electronic, Indie & Experimental Music
If you love dancing under a starry sky surrounded by ancient olive trees and charming trulli, VIVA! Festival is the place to be. A killer lineup, a dreamy atmosphere, and refreshing drinks—what more could you ask for?
Where to stay: Choose a trullo or a villa with a pool for a private afterparty! Check out our listings here.
2. Polifonic Festival
July 23-27, 2025
📍 Itria Valley
Electronic & Contemporary Music
Polifonic is the perfect event for those who appreciate refined sounds and a dreamlike vibe. Imagine a dancefloor under the stars, surrounded by ancient olive groves and pure energy. Ready to dance until dawn?
Where to stay: A masseria or a historic home to recharge in style. Book your stay here.
3. La Notte della Taranta
August 2025
📍 Various cities in Salento, grand finale in Melpignano
Traditional Salento Music (Pizzica & Taranta)
If you haven’t danced to the pizzica until you drop, this is your chance! A journey through the villages of Salento to the beat of tambourines, ending with the legendary Melpignano concert, where you’ll dance non-stop.
Where to stay: Villas and masserie in the heart of Salento to rest and recharge.
4. Locus Festival
July 12, 2025
📍 Bari, Fiera del Levante
Jazz, Soul, Electronic & World Music
A festival for sophisticated musical tastes! From jazz to electronic beats, Locus Festival brings top-level artists. This year’s special guests: CCCP - Fedeli alla Linea! Ready for an unforgettable night?
Where to stay: A sea-view villa near Bari to feel like a rockstar. Discover more here.
5. Festival della Valle d'Itria
July-August 2025
📍 Martina Franca
Opera & Classical Music
For opera lovers and those who appreciate elegant atmospheres, this festival is a true gem. Imagine listening to a moving aria under the stars at the Ducal Palace in Martina Franca—goosebumps guaranteed!
Where to stay: A trullo with a garden to feel like you’re in a work of art. Book here.
6. Battiti Live
Summer 2025
📍 Various cities in Puglia
Pop, Rock & Chart-Topping Hits
The biggest hits of the summer, your favorite artists, and an electrified crowd! Battiti Live is perfect for singing at the top of your lungs and feeling like you’re in a music video.
Where to stay: Vacation homes in the host cities, so you don’t miss a single beat! Check them out here.
7. Barocco Festival Leonardo Leo
August-September 2025
📍 San Vito dei Normanni & other towns in Brindis
Baroque Music
Baroque music in historic mansions? This festival is pure magic for those who love art, history, and timeless atmospheres.
Where to stay: Historic villas and masserie for a journey into the past with all modern comforts.
Puglia’s summer is an endless celebration!
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