Fuori Rotta Festival – Art, Culture and Nature
Art, culture and nature in the Puglia you wouldn't expect
Edition 2026 not confirmed to date
This edition has not been confirmed by the organiser to date. We recommend checking before going.
About Fuori Rotta Festival
A festival in the Monti Dauni
The Fuori Rotta Festival – Art, culture and nature in the Puglia you wouldn't expect is a young event held in Castelluccio Valmaggiore, a village in the Monti Dauni mountains in the Province of Foggia, Puglia Region. Far from the most beaten tourist paths of the Gargano and Salento, the festival proposes a different way of experiencing the territory: on foot, slowly, rediscovering the stone, the woods and the stories of this corner of the Daunian Apennines.
The «In Valle» project
The festival was born as part of the «In Valle» project, curated by the Cooperativa Sociale Altereco together with Open Planet, funded by the Puglia Region through the «Luoghi Comuni» call for proposals and carried out in collaboration with the Municipality of Castelluccio Valmaggiore, the Valle del Celone Museum and the Foggia section of the Italian Alpine Club (CAI). Its stated goal is to revitalize the Bosco della Petrera and enhance the environmental and cultural heritage of the village through educational, recreational and experiential tourism activities.
What to expect
The program weaves together three themes that give the festival its name:
- Art and heritage: urban trekking in the historic center to discover the works of local stonemasons and the Byzantine Tower, a twenty-meter-high structure with a polygonal base that served as an ancient observatory on the Via Traiana.
- Nature: loop hikes in the upper Celone valley and outdoor workshops in the Bosco della Petrera, led by CAI guides.
- Music: sunset concerts and soundscapes ranging from singer-songwriter music to blues, and the enveloping atmospheres of the hang drum.
A village telling its story
With the Fuori Rotta Festival, Castelluccio Valmaggiore presents itself as a community that chooses culture and the environment as engines of rebirth. Admission to the events is designed to be accessible and most initiatives are free to attend, with booking only recommended for trekking. It is a precious opportunity for those seeking the inland Puglia, the one of silent villages, trails and the traditions of the Monti Dauni.
Fuori Rotta Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Fuori Rotta Festival in Castelluccio Valmaggiore, in the Monti Dauni, has not yet been scheduled. However, the «In Valle» project that promotes the festival continues its activities in the area with excursions and cultural initiatives. We recommend checking for updates with the organizers to find out the dates and program as soon as they become available.
Practical information — Fuori Rotta Festival
How to get there
Castelluccio Valmaggiore can be reached by car from the A16 motorway (Candela exit) or from the SS17 road towards the Monti Dauni; it is about 40 km from Foggia. The most convenient train station is Foggia, followed by a transfer by car or local connections.
Practical tips
For trekking, hiking shoes, water and comfortable clothing are recommended. The activities take place in summer, often in the late afternoon and evening. For information and bookings: Cooperativa Sociale Altereco, tel. +39 320 065 9421, [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Fuori Rotta Festival
Bosco della Petrera / Centro storico
Piazza Marconi, 71020 Castelluccio Valmaggiore