Expo Turismo – Art, Land and Nature of Salento

Expo Turismo in Miggiano: A Showcase of Lower Salento

In the center of Miggiano, a small town in the Province of Lecce nestled in the lower Salento region of Puglia, the Exhibition Center transforms every summer into the stage for Expo Turismo – Art, Land and Nature of Salento. This fair is designed to highlight the Salento hinterland beyond its coastal tourism: a journey through the streets of the exhibition district where art, traditional crafts, agriculture, and gastronomy blend into a single popular festival. The event, which reached its sixth consecutive edition in 2025, is organized by the Municipality of Miggiano and has been granted patronage by the Ministry of Tourism.

Local Arts and Crafts

The heart of the fair is high-quality Salento craftsmanship. Among the stands, you will find papier-mâché artists, masters of Lecce stone, wood and wrought-iron carvers, ceramicists, painters, and local sculptors. Each creation tells a story of an ancient trade and the ability of local artists to bridge tradition and innovation, offering visitors an authentic panorama of Salento's expertise.

The Flavors of the Salento Land

Ample space is dedicated to food and wine: the stands offer traditional Salento dishes, with tastings of wines, oils, cheeses, and local sweets, alongside producers dedicated to the land and organic farming, ranging from food to cosmetics and coffee. It is the perfect opportunity to discover the agri-food excellence of lower Salento directly from the hands of the producers.

Evening Entertainment

The fair day concludes with a major evening event on the stage of the equipped square. In the 2025 edition, the spotlight was on the Ridiamoci Sud Festival, one of the largest comedy festivals in Southern Italy, featuring guests such as Giampaolo Catalano, the Salento duo I Malfattori, and Gli Scemifreddi. Music, comedy, and entertainment keep the audience engaged until late at night, always with free admission.

Why It Is Worth Visiting

Expo Turismo is much more than a fair: it is a way to experience the soul of the most authentic Salento—the one of the hinterland and its villages—in a single evening. Strolling among the artisans' works, tasting local products, and laughing under the stars makes this event one of the most anticipated summer gatherings in the area, attracting visitors from all over the Province of Lecce and neighboring towns.