Festival of Dried Figs and Autumn Flavours
The taste of Lucanian autumn in the village of Castello del Malconsiglio
About Festival of Dried Figs
When autumn smells of dried figs
There is a flavour that tells of Miglionico's autumn better than any other: the sweet and ancient taste of dried figs. The Festival of Dried Figs and Autumn Flavours was created precisely to celebrate this product of Lucanian peasant tradition, a fruit that for centuries represented a precious resource for the families of the Matera village.
The fig in all its forms
Along the stone streets of the historic centre, dried figs transform into a feast for the palate: stuffed with walnuts, covered in chocolate, paired with aged cheeses, or featured in jams, sweets, and traditional preparations. Surrounding them is the rich repertoire of Basilicata's autumn flavours, in a journey of taste that enhances the typical products of the region.
Not just gastronomy
The festival is much more than a food celebration. The programme includes live demonstrations, workshops, and experiential paths, as well as musical performances, folk dance moments, craft exhibitions, shows, round tables, and guided tours of the evocative historic centre. The heart of the event is the Castello del Malconsiglio, a fortress famous for hosting the Conspiracy of the Barons against Ferdinand of Aragon in 1485.
A community festival
Organized by the Pro Loco Miglionico in collaboration with UNPLI and the Municipality, the festival is a rooted event that attracts visitors from all over Basilicata and beyond. It is the ideal opportunity to discover an authentic village a few kilometres from Matera, immersing yourself in the flavours and traditions of the Lucanian autumn.
Festival of Dried Figs — edition 2026
The XIX Edition
The Festival of Dried Figs returns to Miglionico for its nineteenth edition, tentatively scheduled from October 3 to 5, 2026 (dates to be officially confirmed). Organized by Pro Loco Miglionico with UNPLI and the Municipality, the event enlivens the historic centre and the Castello del Malconsiglio with the dried fig as the protagonist, accompanied by the autumn flavours of Basilicata.
Programme Festival of Dried Figs 2026
2026 Programme (traditional structure)
The detailed programme with definitive dates will be published by Pro Loco in the preceding weeks. The festival traditionally unfolds as follows:
- Friday - Opening of the event with inauguration of exhibitions and round table
- Saturday - Opening of gastronomic stands, book presentations, and cultural meetings
- Sunday - Workshop dedicated to dried figs, tastings, performances, and guided tours of the historic centre
The precise dates and full programme will be announced in the coming weeks.
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Practical information — Festival of Dried Figs
How to get there
Miglionico is about 20 km from Matera, reachable via the SS 7 and SP 175. The festival takes place in the historic centre, between the Castello del Malconsiglio and Piazza Castello.
Admission
Access to the event is free; tastings are paid for at the stands.
Accommodation
For overnight stays, it is advisable to stay in Matera or in the B&Bs and farmhouses in the area.
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Where does it take place — Festival of Dried Figs
Castello del Malconsiglio e Piazza Castello