La Puglia che ti piglia — Pugliese Festival
Flavours, music, and traditions of the South in Piazza della Vittoria, Gorizia
About La Puglia che ti piglia
The South arrives in Gorizia
La Puglia che ti piglia is the travelling village that, for a few days, transforms Piazza della Vittoria in Gorizia into a corner of Puglia. Set up with trulli, ancient olive trees, and characteristic Southern lights, the square is immersed in a warm and festive atmosphere, capable of transporting visitors through the scents and colours of the Pugliese land without leaving the heart of the city of Gorizia.
Flavours of Pugliese tradition
The absolute protagonist is gastronomy: the best Pugliese street chefs offer panzerotti, bombette, focaccia, typical sweets, and sweet and savoury street food specialities, accompanied by a selection of Pugliese wines and craft beers. There are also stands with local products and cooking shows, to discover the secrets of one of Italy's most beloved cuisines, to be enjoyed in the dedicated area with tables and seating.
Pizzica and the rhythms of Salento
Alongside the food, the festival is a triumph of music and folk dances. The evenings are enlivened by live performances of pizzica and tambourine, while free workshops are organized for the public to learn the steps of the Salento dance, open to all ages. The square thus fills with rhythm, energy, and the desire to be together.
A festival for everyone
Promoted with the patronage of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, the Municipality of Gorizia, and Pugliese associations, La Puglia che ti piglia has free admission and is designed for families, young people, and the curious. An opportunity to taste, dance, and be won over by the warmth of the South, in one of Gorizia's most beautiful squares.
La Puglia che ti piglia — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of La Puglia che ti piglia returns to Gorizia from Friday, May 22nd to Sunday, May 24th, in Piazza della Vittoria. The square transforms into a Pugliese village, with trulli, olive trees, and lights, to host stands of Southern street chefs with panzerotti, bombette, focaccia, and typical sweets, accompanied by Pugliese wines and craft beers.
The program includes cooking shows and pizzica and tambourine workshops open to all ages, as well as live music and folk dance performances. The event has free admission.
Programme La Puglia che ti piglia 2026
From Friday, May 22nd to Sunday, May 24th, 2026 — Piazza della Vittoria, Gorizia
- Friday — opening from late afternoon with food stands and music
- Saturday — stands from the morning, cooking show, and evening live pizzica performance
- Sunday — stands from the morning and free pizzica workshop for all ages in the afternoon
- Throughout the event: Pugliese street food (panzerotti, bombette, focaccia, sweets), wines and craft beers, local product stands
The detailed program with final times will be communicated by the organization (Tipico Eventi) in the days preceding the event.
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Practical information — La Puglia che ti piglia
How to get here
Gorizia is reachable by car from the A4 motorway (Villesse-Gorizia exit) and by train. Piazza della Vittoria is in the historic centre.
Admission and times
Free admission, no reservation required. On Fridays, opening from late afternoon; Saturdays and Sundays from the morning. Purchases payable at the stands.
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Where does it take place — La Puglia che ti piglia
Piazza della Vittoria