Notte Ercolana

Notte Ercolana 2025

The Notte Ercolana 2025 was held on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, transforming the historic center of Erchie into an open-air stage dedicated to the culture, music, and traditions of Salento. The evening opened at 9:00 PM with the "D. Nicolì" marching band of Erchie and reached its peak at 11:00 PM with the concert by Antonio Castrignanò & Taranta Sounds, one of the most authoritative voices of Salento's pizzica.

Numerous stations hosted street performers with comedy shows, aerial acrobatics, magic, juggling, tightrope walking, giant bubbles, and fire shows. In the Carceri area, the "Calici di Solidarietà" Wine Fest and the "Strada degli antichi Sapori" took place, a food and wine trail curated by local wineries and associations. The Ducal Palace hosted the "Artisti a Palazzo" exhibition, while craft markets and children's areas enlivened the entire town.

Saturday, August 2nd, 2025

• 9:00 PM — Official opening with the "D. Nicolì" marching band of Erchie
• 11:00 PM — Concert by Antonio Castrignanò & Taranta Sounds (pizzica and taranta) in Piazza Umberto I
• Evening — Street art performances: comedy, aerial acrobatics, magic, juggling, tightrope walking, giant bubbles, aerial dance, and fire shows at various locations in the center
• Live music with bands and DJ sets in the town streets

Food and Wine

• "Calici di Solidarietà" Wine Fest (Carceri area)
• "Strada degli antichi Sapori", a trail dedicated to local excellence

Art, Crafts, and Family

• "Artisti a Palazzo" exhibition at the Ducal Palace
• Craft markets along the streets of the center
• Guided tours of Erchie's churches
• Children's areas with inflatable games, face painting, and mascots