Apricena White Night

The Apricena White Night

In the heart of summer, Apricena — a town in the Capitanata area of the Foggia province, in the Alto Tavoliere at the gateway to the Gargano — experiences one of its most anticipated evenings: the White Night. For an entire night, the town centre stays awake and fills with lights, sounds, and scents: Corso Roma and the main squares become one large, open-air stage where residents and visitors from across the province gather until the early hours of the morning.

A town centre that lights up

The White Night follows the format of great Apulian town festivals, reinterpreted with a contemporary twist. Along Corso Roma and in Piazzale Andrea Costa, live music and DJ sets alternate, while street performers — acrobats, jugglers, theatre and musical acts — guide the audience from one square to the next. Fairground rides, bouncy castles, and activities designed for children make the evening suitable for families, while shops remain open until late for a spot of shopping under the stars.

Local flavours

Food is the star of the show: street food stalls offer local Apulian specialities alongside gourmet options from all over Italy. Gastronomy is an integral part of the festival's identity, with tastings, refreshment points, and local products that showcase the Alto Tavoliere region, from wheat and olive oil to the famous stone of Apricena.

A summer calendar highlight

The White Night is one of the flagship events of the rich summer programme promoted by the Municipality of Apricena, which features dozens of events from June through to autumn each year. In recent years, the event has also been organised with the help of the creative team "I Matti di Notte", who have curated the concept and setup of the evening. It is a moment of collective celebration that unites the community and supports local businesses in the town centre, the true beating heart of the city.

Why it's worth it

• Free admission and an evening designed for all ages.
• Pedestrianised historic centre transformed into a continuous stage.
• Live music, DJ sets, and street performer shows.
• Street food featuring Apulian specialities and options from across Italy.
• Shops open until late at night in the centre of Apricena.