GiRi d'Arte

GiRi d'Arte, a walk through the arts

GiRi d'Arte is the cultural event that lights up the historic center of Ginosa every summer, a village in the province of Taranto overlooking the ravines of the Ionian Puglia region. For one August evening, the ancient streets of the town turn into an open-air gallery: the public is invited to take a true tour of the arts, wandering from alley to alley to discover works, performances, and flavors.

A multidisciplinary festival

The hallmark of the event is the fusion of different creative languages. Along the route, you will encounter painting, sculpture, photography, and artistic installations, as well as live entertainment moments that bring the squares and open spaces of the historic center to life.

• Exhibitions and displays spread across courtyards, workshops, and historic buildings
• Street artists, buskers, and roving performances
• Live music and dance in the main areas of the village
• Food and wine stands featuring typical products from the Ionian territory
• Silent DJ set starting at midnight in Piazza dell'Orologio

The charm of the historic center

The true protagonist of GiRi d'Arte is the historic center of Ginosa, a maze of alleys, stairs, and houses carved into the rock that slopes down toward the ravine. In this evocative setting, contemporary art engages with traditional architecture and the village's memory, creating an immersive experience where the public literally walks inside the exhibition.

Art, community, and territory

Born as an initiative to promote local heritage, the event has grown over the years to become one of the most anticipated summer appointments in the Municipality of Ginosa. GiRi d'Arte combines the promotion of local artists with the welcoming of creators from outside the region, in a festive atmosphere that involves both residents and visitors. Admission is free, in keeping with the event's popular and participatory vocation.

Why attend

For those visiting the Ionian coast of Puglia in summer, GiRi d'Arte is the perfect opportunity to discover Ginosa in a special light: a night when the village dresses up in art, local gastronomy meets live music, and the historic center pulses with life until late at night.