Origami di Murgia
A summer festival blending world music, local flavors, and the landscapes of the Alta Murgia
About Origami di Murgia
A festival born among the olive groves of the Alta Murgia
Origami di Murgia is a new summer festival debuting in 2026 in Corato, a town in the Metropolitan City of Bari overlooking the Alta Murgia plateau in Puglia. The name evokes the delicate art of paper folding: just like an origami, each evening takes shape through the encounter of four essential elements — sound, territory, flavors, and conviviality.
The festival is conceived by Uliveto Grillo in collaboration with Borgo Sansanello, featuring artistic direction by Danny and Francesco Grillo and gastronomic direction by chef Corrado De Ruvo. The goal is to offer a refined, slow-paced alternative to the crowded coastal tourism: here, away from the hustle, the Murgia evenings offer cool temperatures, starry skies, and a limited number of guests for each appointment.
The evening format
Each event follows a specific ritual, designed to guide the audience on a profound journey that lasts the entire evening:
- 8:00 PM — Guest arrival with a golden-hour aperitif and vinyl DJ set
- 9:00 PM — Live concert, the artistic heart of the evening
- 10:30 PM — "Retroscena" (Backstage), a convivial buffet with wine pairings and a chance to meet the musicians
- From 11:00 PM — Lounge bar with vinyl selections curated by Moodintrigo, under the stars
World music in Corato
The 2026 program consists of three events that span continents and traditions: from the African narratives of the kora to the hypnotic sounds of the handpan, and ancient Mediterranean melodies. Each concert is accompanied by a themed menu that engages with the music, creating a perfect harmony between listening and tasting.
The territory and the Murgia
Located between Corato and the Alta Murgia National Park, Borgo Sansanello is the ideal setting for a festival that makes the landscape a protagonist. The olive trees, the stone, and the vast horizon of the plateau become part of the experience, in an inland Puglia often overlooked by mass tourism but rich in identity. Origami di Murgia thus positions itself as a small cultural laboratory for the town of Corato, capable of uniting international musical research with the enogastronomic enhancement of the Apulian territory.
Origami di Murgia — edition 2026
The first edition of Origami di Murgia debuts in the summer of 2026 with three events at Borgo Sansanello, in Corato. Under the artistic direction of Danny and Francesco Grillo and with the cuisine of chef Corrado De Ruvo, each evening combines an international concert with a themed menu and the hospitality of the Alta Murgia. The format remains identical for all three dates: sunset aperitif from 8:00 PM, concert at 9:00 PM, "Retroscena" buffet with wines at 10:30 PM, and a vinyl lounge bar to follow. Single ticket price of 50 euros per evening, all-inclusive.
Programme Origami di Murgia 2026
Saturday, June 27, 2026 — "The Night of the Griots"
The narratives and ancestral sounds of West Africa with the Jali Babou Saho Trio: the kora and voice of Jali Babou Saho accompanied by Nicola Scagliozzi on double bass and Cesare Pastanella on percussion. Menu inspired by Afro-Mediterranean routes.
- 8:00 PM — Aperitif and vinyl DJ set
- 9:00 PM — Concert by the Jali Babou Saho Trio
- 10:30 PM — "Retroscena" buffet with wine pairings
- 11:00 PM — Vinyl lounge bar
Friday, July 24, 2026 — "Echoes of the East"
A hypnotic journey led by Loris Lombardo, a world pioneer of the handpan, with the project "101 Flames of Inspiration". On stage with him are Alex Grasso (guitar and bass) and Eric Forsmark (percussion). Gastronomic proposal with oriental influences.
- 8:00 PM — Aperitif and vinyl DJ set
- 9:00 PM — Concert by Loris Lombardo
- 10:30 PM — "Retroscena" buffet with wine pairings
- 11:00 PM — Vinyl lounge bar
Sunday, August 9, 2026 — "Nomadic Mediterranean. Under the sky of San Lorenzo"
The Apulian ensemble La Cantiga de la Serena brings ancient Mediterranean music back to life, weaving Sephardic melodies, tarantella rhythms, Balkan chants, and Arabic maqam. Final dinner with Mediterranean inspiration and Apulian roots, under the stars of San Lorenzo.
- 8:00 PM — Aperitif and vinyl DJ set
- 9:00 PM — Concert by La Cantiga de la Serena
- 10:30 PM — "Retroscena" buffet with wine pairings
- 11:00 PM — Vinyl lounge bar
Highlights Origami di Murgia 2026
Prices Origami di Murgia 2026
Practical information — Origami di Murgia
Location
Borgo Sansanello, Strada Esterna Piede Piccolo 17, Corato (BA), Alta Murgia — Puglia.
How to get there
Corato is accessible by car via the SS16 bis and the A14 motorway (Trani or Andria/Barletta exits). The Corato train station is served by the Ferrotramviaria Bari–Barletta line. The Borgo is located in the open countryside: arriving by car is highly recommended.
Tickets and reservations
Admission is 50.00 euros per evening, all-inclusive formula (aperitif, concert, buffet with wine pairings, and final DJ set). Limited seating: reservations are mandatory by calling +39 351 184 5546 (phone and WhatsApp) or via the websites www.origamidimurgia.it and www.borgosansanello.it.
Tips
The evenings take place outdoors: comfortable clothing and a light jacket are recommended for the cool Murgia nights.
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Where does it take place — Origami di Murgia
Borgo Sansanello
Strada Esterna Piede Piccolo 17, 70033 Corato