Delifest

Delifest, the festival that lights up Deliceto

Delifest is the cultural and musical festival of Deliceto, a small town in the Monti Dauni, in the province of Foggia, in the heart of the sub-Apennine Puglia region. Conceived and organised by the South Side Music agency under the artistic direction of Gianni Di Carlo, the festival turns the village into a widespread stage where music engages in a dialogue with words, theatre, and storytelling.

A festival in two acts

The Delifest format is split into two distinct moments throughout the summer. The first part, at the end of June, is dedicated to author-led sessions and Neapolitan culture: actors, directors, musicians, and television personalities take the stage to share their stories with the public. The second part, in mid-August, shifts gears to world music, with ensembles from various countries bringing the sounds and rhythms of the world to Deliceto.

Neapolitan culture and great guests

The programme of author-led sessions weaves together cinema, music, theatre, and television. The festival stage has hosted and continues to host well-known names from the Neapolitan scene, from actors to percussionists, in evenings hosted by Rai journalist Francesca Silvestre. These free events are held in the elementary school courtyard, the symbolic heart of the festival.

A project for the village

Delifest was born within the «Mystica Harmonia» project, promoted by the Municipality of Deliceto and funded by the PNRR – Linea Borghi grants, designed to revitalise small towns through culture. The festival thus aims to enhance the identity of the Monti Dauni and introduce Deliceto and its historic centre to an ever-wider audience. In its second edition, Rai is the official media partner, a sign of the event's growth.

Why attend

• Free admission to all events
• Meetings with actors, musicians, and authors of Neapolitan culture
• World music concerts with international artists
• The intimate atmosphere of a Monti Dauni village, set between history and landscape