Music and Chestnuts
The winter festival of street food, artisan markets, and live music in the historic center of Mottola
Edition 2026 not confirmed to date
This edition has not been confirmed by the organiser to date. We recommend checking before going.
About Music and Chestnuts
Music and Chestnuts, the winter festival of Mottola
Music and Chestnuts is the winter event that, during the Christmas season, transforms the historic center of Mottola, a town in the province of Taranto, Puglia, into a vibrant stage for flavors, crafts, and music. The heart of the event is Largo Chiesa Madre and the surrounding streets of the old town, which for one night fill with stalls, lights, and voices, drawing in residents and visitors from the nearby towns of the Murgia Tarantina.
Street food, chestnuts, and local products
The absolute star is the local gastronomy: street food stalls offer sweet and savory specialties of the Apulian tradition, accompanied by the essential chestnuts that give the festival its name. There is no shortage of tastings of typical products and wines from the best local wineries, in a culinary journey that invites you to stroll leisurely among the stalls.
Artisan markets and live music
Alongside the food, artisan markets display unique creations and gift ideas, while live music accompanies the entire evening: artists take turns on stage, creating an engaging Christmas atmosphere. Shows and entertainment complete a program designed for all ages, with activities also dedicated to the little ones.
A grassroots event
The event, reaching its fourth edition in 2025, is organized by the OGM - Organizzazione Giovanile Mottolese together with local associations and with the patronage of the Municipality of Mottola. Born in 2022 as a small community initiative, it has grown year after year, becoming one of the most anticipated events in Mottola's winter calendar, capable of combining the promotion of local products, social interaction, and the rediscovery of the historic center.
Why attend
- Street food and tastings of traditional Apulian products
- Chestnuts, sweets, and wines from local wineries
- Artisan markets with Christmas gift ideas
- Live music and shows for all ages
- The evocative setting of Mottola's historic center, one of the most characteristic villages of the Murgia Tarantina
Music and Chestnuts — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Music and Chestnuts in Mottola (province of Taranto, Puglia) does not yet have an official date. Based on previous editions, the event is expected to return during the Christmas period at the end of December, in the historic center around Largo Chiesa Madre, featuring street food, tastings of local products, chestnuts and local wines, artisan markets, and live music. Information on dates and the program will be published by the OGM - Organizzazione Giovanile Mottolese on their social media channels.
Practical information — Music and Chestnuts
Where
Largo Chiesa Madre and the historic center of Mottola (TA), Puglia.
When
During the Christmas holidays, in the evening. The 2025 edition took place on December 30th starting at 9:00 PM.
How to get there
By car: Mottola can be reached via the SS100 Bari-Taranto and the provincial roads of the Murgia. By train: the Mottola station is on the Bari-Taranto line, a few kilometers from the historic center. By plane: Bari-Palese and Brindisi-Salento airports.
Admission
Free access to the festival area; street food and tastings are available for purchase at individual stalls.
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Where does it take place — Music and Chestnuts
Largo Chiesa Madre