Città dei Trulli International Folklore Festival

A bridge between Apulia and the peoples of the world

For over forty years, the "Città dei Trulli" International Folklore Festival has been the premier summer event for folklore in Alberobello, in the Province of Bari, in the heart of the Itria Valley. Established in 1984 and promoted by the "Città dei Trulli" Folk Group, the event brings groups from different countries around the world to the Capital of the Trulli every year, creating an encounter of traditional dances, costumes, and music that has welcomed delegations from all continents over time.

Evenings among squares and trulli

The festival spans several days: the opening traditionally takes place in the hamlet of Coreggia, before moving to the center of Alberobello, where the heart of the evenings is Piazzale Biagio Miraglia, the amphitheater of the Municipal Gardens. Here, evening shows, performances by guest groups, and costume parades take place, winding through the town, often just a stone's throw from the famous Rione Monti and Aia Piccola districts with their cone-roofed trulli.

A recognized heritage

The festival celebrates Alberobello's deep bond with its own identity: the historic center, with its dry-stone structures, is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Recent editions have intertwined the event with celebrations for the anniversary of the UNESCO recognition and with twinning projects between communities that preserve folk traditions, such as the one with the "La Pacchianella" group from Monte Sant'Angelo.

Living folk culture

• Free admission to outdoor evening events
• International and Italian folk groups
• Costume parades, dances, and live music
• Conferences and moments of reflection on the role of folk groups
• A unique setting, among the trulli and the town squares

For lovers of folk traditions and families, the "Città dei Trulli" International Folklore Festival is the perfect opportunity to experience Alberobello on one of its most authentic evenings, when Apulia becomes a meeting point for diverse peoples and cultures.