Locomotive Jazz Festival (Leverano stop)

The Locomotive Jazz Festival in Leverano

Every summer, the Locomotive Jazz Festival chooses Leverano, a town in the Salento hinterland near Lecce, as a key stop for its Locomotive Sunsets: the free concerts at dusk that have become the festival's hallmark. Conceived and directed by Salento-born saxophonist Raffaele Casarano, the festival transforms Puglia's villages into open-air stages each year, and Leverano is a proud part of this musical journey through the province of Lecce.

Sunset music and village exploration

The Leverano stop follows the formula that made the Locomotive famous: a concert immersed in the atmosphere of the sunset, preceded by a guided walking tour to discover the historic center. In the late afternoon, the audience gathers to explore the town with a guide, visiting the Clock Tower and the local architecture before reaching the concert venue. It is a perfect way to combine high-quality music with an appreciation for the local heritage and traditions.

A festival spread across Salento

The Leverano stop is part of a broader program that, over several weeks between July and August, touches various towns in Salento with free sunset concerts, culminating in the festival's signature event: the Locomotive Sunrise, a grand concert held at dawn on the beach of Marina di San Cataldo, near Lecce. Leverano shares the festival's spirit—centered on jazz, songwriting, and local pride—with the other host towns, thanks to the collaboration of the Municipality of Leverano and local associations.

Why it is worth attending

Attending a Locomotive Sunset in Leverano means enjoying a free evening of great music in one of Salento's most authentic villages, bathed in the warm light of the sunset and surrounded by a historic center rich in stories. It is an event perfectly suited for both jazz enthusiasts and those looking for a unique cultural experience in the heart of Puglia, a land that guards the true soul of the Lecce province among vineyards, olive groves, and ancient towers.