Concerts in Taranto: live music, summer seasons, jazz and folk between the seafront, the Aragonese Castle and the city's venues.
History
Live music is a constant presence in Taranto's life, between big summer events, quality seasons and the local venue scene. The city has a living musical tradition, ranging from the town band to folk music, from jazz to the contemporary scene.
Upcoming dates
Mon Rêve Summer Festival
📍 Mon Rêve Ecogreen Resort
A season of live shows on the Tarantine coast, with names like Mario Biondi, Gio Evan and The Amy Winehouse Band. Shows at 9.30pm, tickets at the box office or online. Info: 099 7312185.
Taranto Jazz Festival
📍 Taranto city
A jazz series now well established in the city's programme, with themed evenings including tributes to great film composers.
International Guitar Festival 'Città dello Ionio'
📍 Taranto
An international series dedicated to classical guitar, among the quality music events of the Tarantine summer season.
Dates may change: always check official channels before planning your visit.
What to see
In summer the programme fills with open-air concerts, often free, hosted on the seafront, in the squares or in evocative settings such as the Aragonese Castle. National artists and local bands pass through, in a line-up that changes every year.
Through the year, the city's venues and cultural clubs offer live music evenings: jazz, singer-songwriters, rock and Mediterranean sounds. A special role belongs to the brass bands, rooted in Puglian tradition and protagonists of the religious and civic feasts.
There is no shortage of classical music, with concert seasons and recitals hosted in theatres, churches and historic palazzi.
Did you know…
- The brass bands are a deep-rooted tradition, stars of the city's feasts.
- Many summer concerts are open-air and free.
- The Aragonese Castle at times offers a unique setting for live music.
Practical information
| Hours | Concentrated mainly in summer; venue evenings and concert seasons through the year. |
|---|---|
| Ticket | Many summer events are free; big-name concerts and classical seasons are ticketed. |
| Accessibility | Varies by venue; open-air events are generally accessible. |
| Getting there | Events take place in the centre, on the seafront and in the city's venues. |
Tips for your visit
- In summer check the Taranto Summer programme: many concerts are free.
- For live music year-round, look to the venues and cultural clubs.
- The patron saints' feasts are the occasion to hear the traditional bands.