Altamura in Festival
The free summer festival of the Municipality of Altamura
Edition 2026 not confirmed to date
This edition has not been confirmed by the organiser to date. We recommend checking before going.
About Altamura in Festival
What is Altamura in Festival
Altamura in Festival is the summer performance series organized and promoted by the Municipal Administration of Altamura, one of the main centers of the Alta Murgia in the province of Bari, Puglia. Created to enliven the summer evenings in the city center, the festival offers a popular and intentionally diverse program, designed for audiences of all ages: from pop and singer-songwriter concerts to dialect theatre, cabaret, variety shows, and even magic and illusionism performances.
Two squares, two souls
The festival takes place in two iconic locations in the center of Altamura, each with its own distinct identity:
- Piazza Don Tonino Bello — the musical heart of the festival, hosting concerts, orchestras, variety shows, cabaret, and illusionism evenings.
- Piazza Matteotti — dedicated primarily to vernacular theatre, where local amateur and dialect companies bring the comic and popular traditions of Altamura to the stage.
A community festival
The defining feature of Altamura in Festival is its popular and inclusive spirit: all shows are free of charge, subject to availability, with performances generally starting at 9:00 PM. This formula brings live culture to a broad and diverse audience, combining well-known national performers with local and regional artistic talent, with a special focus on showcasing the traditions of Puglia and the Murgia region.
Altamura and the Murgia
A city in the Province of Bari famous for its PDO bread, the Cathedral commissioned by Frederick II, and the Altamura Man, Altamura turns its summer into an occasion for widespread celebration in its historic squares. The municipal summer festival is one of the most anticipated events in the city's cultural calendar, alongside other events that mark the Murgia year.
2026 Edition
The dates and detailed program for the 2026 edition have not yet been announced by the Municipality of Altamura: the summer festival is traditionally announced during the summer season. This page will be updated as soon as the official program is released.
Altamura in Festival — edition 2026
The Municipality of Altamura has not yet released the calendar for the 2026 edition of Altamura in Festival. Based on previous editions, the summer festival is usually held between August and September, with free evening shows in Piazza Don Tonino Bello and Piazza Matteotti. The complete program, including dates, artists, and venues, will be published during the summer: this page will be updated as soon as official information becomes available.
Practical information — Altamura in Festival
Location
The shows take place in the center of Altamura (BA), mainly in Piazza Don Tonino Bello (concerts, variety, cabaret, and illusionism) and Piazza Matteotti (vernacular theatre).
Times and admission
Shows usually begin at 9:00 PM. Admission is free until capacity is reached.
How to get there
Altamura can be reached by car via the SS 96 and SS 99; the historic center, where the festival squares are located, is a short distance from the Ferrovie Appulo Lucane station. It is recommended to park in areas outside the center and continue on foot.
Information
Organized by the Municipality of Altamura — tel. +39 080 3107111. Program and updates are available on the Municipality's website.
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Where does it take place — Altamura in Festival
Piazza Don Tonino Bello e Piazza Matteotti