The festivals of Taranto and its province: the Itria Valley Festival in Martina Franca, and the music and cultural seasons of the Ionian summer.
History
The Tarantine summer is marked by its festivals: music, theatre and cultural seasons that bring the city and the province's villages to life, turning squares, courtyards and cloisters into stages beneath the stars.
Upcoming dates
Taranto Jazz Festival
📍 Taranto city
A jazz series that enlivens the city summer with themed evenings, including tributes to great film composers.
Mon Rêve Summer Festival
📍 Mon Rêve Ecogreen Resort, Taranto coast
Second edition of the festival bringing names like Mario Biondi and Gio Evan to the seaside, with music, comedy and entertainment.
Rumore BIM Festival
📍 Taranto
A music series that has carved out a place among the new events of the Tarantine summer.
Dates may change: always check official channels before planning your visit.
What to see
The most prestigious is the Itria Valley Festival, held every summer in Martina Franca: born to rediscover rare and forgotten operatic repertoire, it is today one of the most important opera events in Italy, with performances in the evocative courtyard of the Ducal Palace.
In Taranto and the province's towns, music seasons of every kind follow one another — from jazz to folk, from classical to pop — often hosted in places of great charm such as the Aragonese Castle, historic cloisters and village squares.
There is no shortage of cultural, literary and film festivals, enriching the summer calendar with talks, screenings and events spread across the territory.
Did you know…
- The Itria Valley Festival was born to rediscover rare operatic repertoire.
- Many performances are held in the courtyard of Martina Franca's Ducal Palace.
- The summer seasons use historic settings such as castles, cloisters and squares.
Practical information
| Hours | Mainly in summer (July-August). Dates change every year. |
|---|---|
| Ticket | Variable: many events are free, while opera performances and major concerts are ticketed. |
| Accessibility | Varies by venue; historic locations may have limitations. |
| Getting there | Events take place in Taranto and the province's villages, particularly Martina Franca. |
Tips for your visit
- For the Itria Valley Festival, book tickets well in advance.
- Check the updated calendars: dates change every year.
- Many smaller seasons are free: great for discovering the territory.