Food festivals and events in the province of Lecce 2026
The province of Lecce (Puglia) gathers 22 food festivals, fairs and traditional events listed on Sagr.it. 8 events are coming up in the next months, from small villages to towns, with local specialities, folk traditions and regional cuisine. The most active towns include Melpignano, Seclì, Novoli, Ruffano.
Upcoming events
Food festivalMaru – il peperoncino in festa
calendar_today5 September – 6 September 2026
location_onRuffano
Food festivalMARU il Peperoncino in festa
calendar_today5 September – 6 September 2026
location_onRuffano
Artisan fairFiera della Cappeddha
calendar_today7 September – 8 September 2026
location_onTaviano
Food festivalSagra della vulia cazzata
calendar_today16 October – 19 October 2026
location_onMartano
Food festivalFesta dei Porcu Meu
calendar_today17 October – 19 October 2026
location_onMuro Leccese
Food festivalNovello in festa
calendar_today8 November – 9 November 2026
location_onLeverano
Cultural eventFuorifalò
calendar_today12 December 2026
location_onGalatone
Patron festivalLa Fòcara
calendar_today16 January 2027
location_onNovoli
Other festivals in the area
Music festivalGran GalĂ Lirico
calendar_today29 August 2026
location_onGiuggianello
Food festivalDegustazione di vini a cura di Vicoli Divini
calendar_today29 August 2026
location_onNovoli
Food festivalLa Notte della Cultura e del Gusto
calendar_today29 August 2026
location_onUgento
Street foodCibo Wine & Sound 2026
calendar_today29 August – 30 August 2026
location_onGalatina
Food festivalSagra della sceblasti
calendar_today28 August – 30 August 2026
location_onZollino
Food festivalSagra della carne di cavallo
calendar_today22 August – 23 August 2026
location_onSeclì
Music festivalLa Notte della Taranta
calendar_today22 August 2026
location_onMelpignano
Food festivalSagra te li piatti te na fiata
calendar_today21 August – 23 August 2026
location_onCastri di Lecce
Food festivalNotte dei Grani
calendar_today21 August 2026
location_onVilla Baldassarri
Food festivalSagra te la carne te cavaddhru - XXVI edizione
calendar_today21 August – 22 August 2026
location_onSeclì
Patron festivalEstate Botrugnese 2026
calendar_today17 August – 27 August 2026
location_onBotrugno
Music festivalLa Notte della Taranta
calendar_today30 July – 22 August 2026
location_onMelpignano
Frequently Asked Questions
How many food festivals are there in the province of Lecce?
Sagr.it lists 22 food festivals, fairs and traditional events across the province of Lecce, updated continuously.
When do the food festivals in the province of Lecce take place?
Most festivals are annual and concentrate between spring and autumn, though the calendar covers events in every season. Check this page for the upcoming dates.
What are the local products of Puglia?
The province of Lecce belongs to Puglia, known for its DOP, IGP and traditional products. Explore the dedicated regional pages to discover them.