FestambienteSud in Rignano Garganico

FestambienteSud, the Legambiente festival for the South

FestambienteSud is a major multidisciplinary festival organized by the Legambiente circle. For over twenty years, it has woven together world music, meetings, social theatre, excursions, and environmental education, all while promoting the territories of Southern Italy. Born in the Gargano region, the festival has evolved into a widespread event that spans Puglia, from the Itria Valley to the Gargano promontory, involving various municipalities in the province of Foggia and beyond.

Rignano Garganico, the gateway to the Gargano tour

As per established tradition, the Gargano leg of FestambienteSud begins in the Municipality of Rignano Garganico, in the province of Foggia. It is the smallest town in the Gargano National Park, a charming village overlooking the Tavoliere delle Puglie and guardian of the famous Grotta Paglicci, one of Europe's most significant Paleolithic sites due to its cave paintings and prehistoric artifacts. The inaugural concert is held in Largo Portagrande, in the heart of the town, within a community-focused setting.

«Out of Africa»: the theme of the journey

For several editions, FestambienteSud has dedicated its program to the African continent. The theme «Out of Africa – Desert, Oasis and Caravans, at the climate's edge», the second chapter of a three-year journey, guides a voyage made of sounds, words, and images that travels from the Sahara to the heart of Puglia, telling stories of desert cultures and reflecting on climate change, migration, and the encounter between peoples.

More than just music: environment, culture, and community

True to the spirit of Legambiente, the program complements concerts with seminars, forums on peace and biodiversity, walks, tastings, and workshops. Many events, such as the one in Rignano Garganico, offer free admission and are designed to engage residents and visitors in a model of sustainable culture that fosters dialogue between art, nature, and the community.

A summer appointment in the heart of the Gargano Puglia

By inaugurating the tour among the Gargano municipalities, the Rignano Garganico stop represents a symbolic moment of the festival. Here, amidst the stones of an ancient village and the landscape of the Park, the audience can experience the most authentic Puglia—the one of small towns, traditions, and music that transcends Mediterranean borders.