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Sassi, Lucanica and Silences

Festivals and events in Basilicata

Sassi, Lucanica and Silences

Between the Sassi of Matera and the peaks of Pollino, Basilicata is a land suspended in time where every festival becomes an opportunity to rediscover forgotten flavors and genuine conviviality.

Explore the Provinces

Browse the territories and discover the food traditions of each area.

Matera e Sassi
8 events

Matera e Sassi

Bread and Wonder

Pollino
37 events

Pollino

Nature and Authenticity

Upcoming Events

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calendar_todayJuly 18, 2026location_onLatronico, Pollino
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Summer Nights

Summer evenings light up with sagre, festivals, and gastronomic events featuring traditional dishes and live music.

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Viggiano Jazz
Pollino

Viggiano Jazz

calendar_todayJuly 18 – July 19, 2026
Marateale
Pollino

Marateale

calendar_todayJuly 20 – July 25, 2026
Atella Beer Festival
Pollino

Atella Beer Festival

calendar_todayJuly 24 – July 26, 2026

Festivals in Basilicata by month

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Traditions of Basilicata

Keepers of Tradition

Basilicata is the region of silence and wonder. Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is merely the gateway to a vast territory made up of hilltop villages, ancient forests and traditions that stand the test of time.

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    Territory stories

    Behind every sagra is a story: discover the origins, traditions, and people that make these events unique.

Producers of the region

The artisans and stories behind the typical products of Basilicata.

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Azienda Ferrara Pollino

Rotonda

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Azienda Ferrara Senise

Senise

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Cooperativa Fagioli di Rotonda

Rotonda

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Cooperativa Valle del Sinni

Senise

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Cooperativa del Pollino

Rotonda

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Panificio Di Pede

Matera

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Panificio La Quercia

Matera

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Frequently Asked Questions

What food festivals are there in Basilicata?expand_more
In Basilicata, hundreds of food festivals take place throughout the year, from gastronomic sagre dedicated to local products to music festivals and patron saint celebrations. The main areas are Matera e Sassi, Pollino.
What DOP products are there in Basilicata?expand_more
Basilicata boasts 6 protected designation products, including Pane di Matera IGP, Matera DOC DOC, Fagioli di Sarconi IGP, Melanzana Rossa di Rotonda DOP.
When are the food festivals in Basilicata?expand_more
Food festivals in Basilicata take place throughout the year, with a higher concentration in the summer period (June–September). However, many patron saint festivals and autumn product sagre are held between October and December.