Acquaviva Bluemoon

A concert under the full moon in Marina di Marittima

Acquaviva Bluemoon is one of the most evocative and refined events of the Salento summer. Each year, on a full moon night, the scenic Acquaviva cove, nestled between the cliffs of Marina di Marittima (a district of the Municipality of Diso, in the province of Lecce), turns into a natural amphitheater facing the Adriatic. Here, the audience enjoys the concert while seated on the rocks and terraces, with the moon reflecting on the water providing the backdrop: an experience that blends music, landscape, and emotion like few others along the Apulian coast.

A project by the Municipality of Diso

The event is conceived and promoted by the Municipality of Diso, with the patronage of the Puglia Region and the Province of Lecce. Created to showcase one of the most enchanting stretches of the lower Salento coast, the festival has grown edition after edition, bringing major names of the national music scene to Acquaviva. Artists hosted over the years include Bungaro, Antonella Ruggiero, Simona Molinari, Chiara Galiazzo, Kelly Joyce, and Dirotta su Cuba, often accompanied by jazz ensembles and projects that engage with Salento traditions.

The Acquaviva Bluemoon Prize

The heart of the event is the Acquaviva Bluemoon Prize, an award presented annually during the evening to personalities who have distinguished themselves in cultural, social, and territorial promotion. The prize firmly links the concert to the deep meaning of the event: celebrating the beauty of the location and those who help preserve it and share it with the world.

An experience between sea and music

The Acquaviva cove is one of the most beloved destinations on the Diso coastline, frequented during the day for its crystal-clear waters and peaceful environment. On the night of the festival, it becomes a natural stage: the location, the silence of the sea, and the moonlight create an intimate and suspended atmosphere. Admission to the event is traditionally free, subject to availability, and attracts a large audience from all over Salento every year.

• Where: Acquaviva cove, Marina di Marittima, Municipality of Diso (LE)
• When: In summer, on a full moon night (usually July)
• Admission: Free until capacity is reached
• Promoted by: Municipality of Diso, with the patronage of the Puglia Region and the Province of Lecce