Locus Festival in Minervino Murge
The Locus Festival stop among the vineyards of Tenuta Bocca di Lupo, in Minervino Murge
About Locus Festival
Locus Festival in Minervino Murge
The Locus Festival is one of the most important musical events in Southern Italy. Founded in 2005 in Locorotondo by Bass Culture, it has grown over the years into a travelling festival that spans numerous locations across Puglia. Among these, the town of Minervino Murge, in the province of Barletta-Andria-Trani, hosts one of the most anticipated evenings each year, set in the spectacular Tenuta Bocca di Lupo.
Tenuta Bocca di Lupo
The event takes place at the Tormaresca wine estate, nestled among the vineyards and hills of the Alta Murgia. It is a place where music and wine share the same philosophy of authenticity: the audience enjoys the concert in a natural setting, surrounded by rows of vines and sweeping countryside, just a few kilometres from the centre of Minervino Murge, a town nicknamed "the balcony of Puglia" for its panoramic position.
An international lineup
The programming for the Minervino Murge stop has always been oriented towards big names on the international scene: in recent years, Tenuta Bocca di Lupo has hosted artists such as Vinicio Capossela, Benjamin Clementine, and other leading figures of the world music scene. Each concert is designed as a special and exclusive event, often the artist's only date in Southern Italy.
Music, territory, and Puglia
Beyond the music, the Minervino Murge evening celebrates the Alta Murgia territory and Puglia's culinary offerings, with tastings of the wines produced on the estate. The Locus Festival is supported by the Puglia Region and represents a model of a festival that combines culture, tourism, and local landscape promotion, bringing thousands of spectators to the region's villages and countryside every summer.
How to experience the evening
The Minervino Murge stop usually takes place on a summer evening, with doors opening late and the concert held under the stars. Given the estate's location in the countryside, it is advisable to reach the venue by car and check in advance for access and parking information provided by the organisers.
Locus Festival — edition 2026
Johnny Marr at Locus 2026
The 2026 stop of the Locus Festival in Minervino Murge features Johnny Marr, the legendary British guitarist and songwriter, co-founder of The Smiths and a central figure in the history of alternative rock. The concert is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Tenuta Bocca di Lupo, among the vineyards of Tormaresca, the official partner of this edition.
Marr will perform his solo repertoire live, from the albums "The Messenger" to "Fever Dreams Pts 1-4," alongside classic Smiths hits such as "This Charming Man" and "How Soon Is Now?". The event is presented as a unique and exclusive opportunity for the entire South of Italy.
The evening is part of the 22nd edition of the festival, taking place throughout Puglia from June 18 to September 2, 2026, featuring over forty artists, including international stars and names from the Italian music scene.
Programme Locus Festival 2026
Evening Program
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 — Johnny Marr in concert
- Venue: Tenuta Bocca di Lupo, Località Tofano, Minervino Murge (BT)
- Doors expected to open late in the evening (around 9:00 PM)
Highlights Locus Festival 2026
- Johnny Marr, co-founder of The Smiths, exclusive special date in Southern Italy
- Solo repertoire and historic Smiths tracks
- Concert among the vineyards of Tenuta Bocca di Lupo (Tormaresca)
Prices Locus Festival 2026
Practical information — Locus Festival
Where
Tenuta Bocca di Lupo (Tormaresca), Contrada Torre d'Isola - Località Tofano, 76013 Minervino Murge (BT), Puglia.
Getting there
By car: the estate is located in the countryside of Minervino Murge, in the Alta Murgia; it can be reached via the provincial roads connecting the town to Andria and Spinazzola. Nearest airport: Bari-Palese. Nearest train station in the BAT area.
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased through the Ticketone, Vivaticket, Ticketmaster, and Dice networks. It is recommended to check opening times and availability on the official website locusfestival.it.
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Where does it take place — Locus Festival
Tenuta Bocca di Lupo (Tormaresca)
Contrada Torre d'Isola, Località Tofano, 76013 Minervino Murge