Palazzo Pesce Concerts
A musical season in the historic residence of Mola di Bari
About Palazzo Pesce
Live music in an 18th-century residence
The Palazzo Pesce Concerts are one of the most original and consistent cultural offerings in Mola di Bari, in the province of Bari, in the heart of Puglia. The setting is Palazzo Pesce, a historic late 18th-century residence overlooking Via Van Westerhout: in winter, concerts are held in the cozy Sala Etrusca, while in summer the stage moves to the scenic open-air courtyard, an intimate and atmospheric space where the audience listens to music just steps away from the artists.
A long season, from winter to autumn
Unlike festivals concentrated into just a few days, Palazzo Pesce offers a true extended musical season: events take place regularly from January-February until September, with a dense schedule on weekends. The artistic direction is entrusted to mezzo-soprano Margherita Rotondi, who elegantly curates a program capable of alternating between different genres and styles.
Jazz, opera, and tributes to the greats
The program moves effortlessly between distant musical worlds: many concerts arise from the collaboration with the Duke Jazz Club and bring jazz, soul, funk, and rhythm and blues to the stage, but there is also opera in semi-staged form, Italian singer-songwriter music, and tributes to great performers. Over the seasons, Palazzo Pesce has hosted tributes to Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Ornella Vanoni, Lucio Dalla, Fabrizio De André, Bruno Martino, and the film scores of Morricone and Rota.
A musical salon tailored to the audience
What makes the Palazzo Pesce concerts special is their intimate and cozy dimension: limited seating, warm acoustics, and direct contact between musicians and spectators. It is a way of experiencing music far from the big stages, which has made the palace a reference point for enthusiasts in Mola di Bari and the entire Bari metropolitan area. The season ticket formula builds loyalty among a dedicated audience that follows the entire schedule of events.
Attending Palazzo Pesce means combining the listening of good music with the discovery of a historic Puglian residence, in a seaside town like Mola di Bari that preserves an ancient center overlooking the Adriatic.
Palazzo Pesce — edition 2026
The 2026 season of the Palazzo Pesce Concerts in Mola di Bari confirms the winning formula of the 18th-century residence: a long program that moves from the winter setting of the Sala Etrusca to the open-air courtyard in summer. Artistic direction is by mezzo-soprano Margherita Rotondi, with many events created in partnership with the Duke Jazz Club.
The summer heart of the program combines jazz, soul, funk, singer-songwriter music, and opera, with evenings dedicated to great international performers and Mediterranean musical traditions. All concerts start at 9:00 PM.
Programme Palazzo Pesce 2026
June 2026
- Friday, June 12 — 9:00 PM — Improvvise-Azioni: rock, funk, R&B, and soul with the UQuarteT (Gianni Binetti sax, Emanuele Del Carmine keyboards, Alex Milella guitar, Michele Acquafredda drums) and vocals by Stefania Tesoro and Savio Vurchio
- Saturday, June 13 — 9:00 PM — Le Voci dell'Anima: classics from Italy, France, and America with Ines Petrucci (vocals), Pino Mazzarano (guitar), Vito Di Modugno (bass and piano)
- Sunday, June 14 — 8:30 PM — Corsica lirica: works by Mozart, Donizetti, Bizet, Saint-Saëns, and Leoncavallo with Jihoon Do (tenor), Margherita Rotondi (mezzo-soprano), Vincenzo Cicchelli (piano)
- Friday, June 19 — 9:00 PM — Whitney in my heart: tribute to Whitney Houston with Luciana Negroponte (vocals) and band
- Saturday, June 20 — 9:00 PM — Napoli e storie di Jazz: music by Murolo, De Vito, and Pino Daniele with Samantha Spinazzola (vocals)
- Thursday, June 25 — 9:00 PM — AS WONDER: tribute to Stevie Wonder with Elio Arcieri (vocals) and band
- Friday, June 26 — 9:00 PM — 100 years of Bruno Martino with Francesca Leone (vocals)
July 2026
- Friday, July 3 — 9:00 PM — Piero Dotti sings The Two Americas
- Saturday, July 4 — 9:00 PM — La voglia, la pazzia, il Brasile di Ornella
- Friday, July 17 — 9:00 PM — New Orleans… Mon Amour: music by Armstrong, Bechet, and Ellington
- Wednesday, July 22 — 9:00 PM — Nina Simone and Shirley Bassey (repeat by popular demand)
The program continues in the following months until September. All concerts are held in the open-air courtyard of Palazzo Pesce, in collaboration with the Duke Jazz Club.
Highlights Palazzo Pesce 2026
Prices Palazzo Pesce 2026
Practical information — Palazzo Pesce
Location
Palazzo Pesce, Via Van Westerhout 24, 70042 Mola di Bari (BA). In winter, concerts are held in the Sala Etrusca; in summer, in the open-air courtyard.
How to get there
Mola di Bari can be reached by train on the Adriatic line (Mola di Bari station) or by car via the SS16 from Bari (about 20 km). Parking is available in the town center.
Tickets and season passes
Full price ticket €13, reduced under 26 €10, reduced under 15 €5. Season pass for 10 shows €100 (€80 for under 26). Booking is recommended due to limited capacity.
Info and bookings
Phone +39 393 1340912, email [email protected], website palazzopescelocationeventi.com.
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Palazzo Pesce
Via Van Westerhout 24, 70042 Mola di Bari