Magna Grecia Festival
Taranto's musical summer between the two seas, featuring the Orchestra ICO Magna Grecia
About Magna Grecia Festival
The Magna Grecia Festival: Taranto's musical summer
The Magna Grecia Festival is the most anticipated summer event in Taranto, the capital city of the province of the same name in Apulia. Every year, between June and August, the festival brings great live music to the most evocative spots in the 'City of the Two Seas': from terraces overlooking the Mar Piccolo and Mar Grande to historic villas nestled in greenery. It is an event that combines symphonic excellence with the popular and convivial atmosphere of summer evenings.
Who organizes the festival
The festival is promoted and produced by the Orchestra ICO Magna Grecia, the Orchestral Concert Institution based in Taranto and Matera, under the artistic direction of Maestro Piero Romano. The festival is supported by the Municipality of Taranto, the Apulia Region, and the Ministry of Culture, demonstrating its institutional roots and the role it plays in the cultural life of the Ionian territory.
A program between symphonic and crossover
The hallmark of the Magna Grecia Festival is its eclecticism: alongside classical music, there is space for grand symphonic tributes to international pop and rock, jazz, Italian singer-songwriters, tango, and flamenco. The lineup features internationally renowned performers alongside young musicians from the Magna Grecia Youth Orchestra, a true nursery for local talent. Concerts are usually held at sunset, around 8:30 PM, to take full advantage of the Apulian summer evenings.
Venues between the two seas
What makes the festival unique is the choice of venues. Evenings take place in signature locations such as the Yachting Club of San Vito, the Relais Histò on the Mar Piccolo, the Mon Rêve Resort, and the Chamber of Commerce Terrace, each with its own view of the sea and the Ionian landscape. Music thus becomes an opportunity to rediscover the evocative corners of Taranto and its coastline.
Why it's worth attending
With affordable tickets, often starting at 5 euros, the Magna Grecia Festival is designed to be accessible to everyone: families, classical music enthusiasts, and curious visitors alike. It is the ideal opportunity to experience the Taranto summer through culture, sunsets over the sea, great orchestras, and tributes to musical legends.
Magna Grecia Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Magna Grecia Festival kicks off on June 19 at the Yachting Club with the opening night "Symphonic Greatest Hits" by the Orchestra ICO Magna Grecia, continuing throughout the summer with a lineup of symphonic and crossover tributes. Following the July 2nd event with Symphonic Flamenco at Relais Histò, the calendar has been rescheduled with new dates through the end of July and into August. The artistic direction of Maestro Piero Romano and the patronage of the Municipality of Taranto, the Apulia Region, and the Ministry of Culture are confirmed.
Programme Magna Grecia Festival 2026
June 19 — Yachting Club
- Opening night "Symphonic Greatest Hits" with the Orchestra ICO Magna Grecia
July 2 — Relais Histò
- Symphonic Flamenco, a meeting between symphonic orchestra and flamenco vibes
July 21 — Mon Rêve Resort (8:30 PM)
- "Queen in Symphony": Orchestra ICO Magna Grecia conducted by Piero Romano with the L.A. Chorus and Swedish singer Magnus Bäcklund, a symphonic tribute to Queen's greatest hits — ticket €15
July 25 — Relais Histò
- "The Energy of Notes" with the Magna Grecia Youth Orchestra conducted by Roberto Gianola — ticket €5 (or €20 with aperitif)
July 28 — Yachting Club
- "Trapunto di stelle – Homage to Domenico Modugno" with the Orchestra ICO Magna Grecia and the group Radicanto — ticket €10
August (date to be defined) — Mon Rêve Resort
- "All You Need Is Love – Beatles in Symphony": Orchestra ICO Magna Grecia conducted by Valter Sivilotti with the L.A. Chorus directed by Luigi Leo (rescheduled concert)
Tickets are available via the Vivaticket network. Information at +39 392 9199935.
Highlights Magna Grecia Festival 2026
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Practical information — Magna Grecia Festival
Where
Concerts are held at various venues in Taranto and its surroundings: Yachting Club of San Vito, Relais Histò (San Pietro Island), Mon Rêve Resort, and the Chamber of Commerce Terrace. Always check the specific venue for each event on the official website.
How to get there
Taranto is accessible by train (Taranto station on the line to Bari and Brindisi) and by car via the SS7 and SS106 Jonica highways. From Bari-Palese airport, it is approximately a 1 hour and 30-minute drive.
Tickets
Tickets start from 5 euros (plus booking fees) and are available via the Vivaticket network and online. For information, call +39 392 9199935 or email [email protected].
Tip
Arrive early to enjoy the sunset over the sea before the concert begins, and consider the aperitif option available for some evenings.
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Where does it take place — Magna Grecia Festival
Varie sedi (Yachting Club, Relais Histò, Mon Rêve Resort)