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La Notte della Taranta
location_onMelpignano, Salento
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Date
July 30 – August 22, 2026
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Admission
Free
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Audience
Everyone
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La Notte della Taranta is one of the most prominent European festivals dedicated to traditional and folk music, celebrating pizzica and Salento culture while engaging in a vibrant dialogue with Mediterranean and contemporary sounds. The 2026 edition, titled 'Le vie del Mediterraneo' (Mediterranean Routes), features a traveling festival touring twenty town squares across Salento starting on July 30. The journey culminates on August 22 with the iconic final Grand Concert (Concertone) in the square of the former Convento degli Agostiniani in Melpignano. The live show stars the Orchestra Popolare La Notte della Taranta conducted by Maestro Concertatore Ermal Meta, alongside renowned Italian and international guest artists and choreographies by the dance troupe directed by Fredy Franzutti.
Text generated with AI based on the sources provided.Frequently Asked Questions
When does the event take place?expand_more
The event takes place from Thursday, July 30, 2026, to Saturday, August 22, 2026.
Where does the event take place?expand_more
The event takes place in Melpignano, with a traveling festival visiting squares across Salento.
What is the theme of the 2026 edition of La Notte della Taranta?expand_more
The theme for the 2026 edition is 'Le vie del Mediterraneo' (Mediterranean Routes).
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