Grape Festival

The 2025 Grape Festival in Aradeo was held on Saturday, September 6, and Sunday, September 7 in Piazzetta Padre Pio (corner of Via Torino), in the town's historic center in the province of Lecce. Organized by the Nuova Pro Loco Aradeo with the patronage of the Province of Lecce and the Municipality, the event combined gastronomy, rural tradition, and entertainment over a late summer weekend.

Saturday opened with a concert by Sabella DJ, the official presentation of the Aradeo football team, and a performance by the group Ritmo Binario, which kept the audience entertained until late. Sunday afternoon was dedicated to the "Farmer's Wine Sips" competition, featuring local amateur wines, followed by the evening awards ceremony, a concert by maestro Toni Frassanito, and the closing show "Stayin'Alive Dance Party 70-80-90".

The 2025 edition was dedicated to the memory of Salvatore and Gerardo, confirming the festival as a moment of joy and conviviality, as well as a rediscovery of the agricultural and cultural roots of the Aradeo community.

Saturday, September 6

• Concert by Sabella DJ
• Official presentation of the Aradeo football team
• Performance by the group Ritmo Binario until late at night

Sunday, September 7

• Afternoon: "Farmer's Wine Sips" competition with presentation of local amateur wines
• Evening: Awards ceremony
• Concert by maestro Toni Frassanito
• Closing show "Stayin'Alive Dance Party 70-80-90" with DJ Antonio, Riccardo Maglio, Tekemaya, and guests

Throughout the festival: food stalls with typical Salento products and live music.

The "Farmer's Wine Sips" competition featuring local amateur wines, the heart of the festival, and the closing show "Stayin'Alive Dance Party 70-80-90".