Angelo Day

A musical tribute to Angelo Ribera

Angelo Day is the summer appointment where Molfetta, in the province of Bari, honors the memory of local guitarist Angelo Ribera every year. A musician with a long career, Ribera shared the stage with great names of Italian pop music, including Nilla Pizzi, bringing his hometown's name to national stages. The city has even dedicated a street to his memory, a testament to the deep bond that this event renews every summer.

Anfiteatro di Ponente, the stage by the sea

The evening takes place at the Anfiteatro di Ponente, the open-air venue overlooking the Molfetta coastline that becomes the heart of city events in summer. The seaside setting, the evening breeze, and the festive atmosphere make this one of the most beloved locations in the Adriatic Puglia for concerts under the stars. Admission is traditionally free of charge and open to all, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The format of the evening

Each edition of Angelo Day features a major concert performed by orchestras and live ensembles that reinterpret the repertoire of classic Italian songwriting. The artistic direction is curated by the Ribera family, who keep the musician's memory alive through a high-quality program dedicated to the great voices and authors of our country.

• Open-air evening concert on the Ponente seafront
• Free admission for all citizens
• Repertoire dedicated to Italian music classics
• Evening hosted and presented by local voices

An event of the Molfetta Summer Edition

Angelo Day is part of the Molfetta Summer Edition calendar, the program of cultural events with which the Municipality of Molfetta enlivens the city's summer. The event is organized by the Angelo Ribera Musical Association, with the patronage of the municipal administration, and has established itself over time as one of the most anticipated musical appointments of the Molfetta summer season.

The 2026 edition

Dates and the program for the 2026 edition have not yet been announced. The event is traditionally held in August at the Anfiteatro di Ponente: updates on next summer's edition will be released by the organizing association and the Molfetta Municipality channels in the weeks leading up to the event.

Why attend

Those spending the summer on the Bari coast will find in Angelo Day the perfect opportunity for an evening of great live music by the sea, free and suitable for all ages. It is an event that combines the value of remembrance with the pleasure of an open-air concert in the heart of an Apulian city rich in maritime history like Molfetta.