Rive d'Autore
Singer-songwriter music by the sea at Largo Diomede, Manfredonia
About Rive d'Autore
Rive d'Autore, Italian music overlooking the Gulf
Rive d'Autore is a singer-songwriter music festival promoted by the Municipality of Manfredonia, in the province of Foggia, in the heart of Puglia. Conceived by the Department of Welfare and Culture, the event offers a journey through the greatest Italian songwriters and music, with evening performances hosted at Largo Diomede, one of the most picturesque spots in the city center, overlooking the Gulf of Manfredonia.
Three nights of live music
The festival spans three nights featuring three different artists, in an intimate format designed to highlight the lyrics, melodies, and stories behind every song. It is not just a concert, but an encounter between music and the audience, where piano, voice, and guitar dialogue with the seascape of the city. Performances begin in the evening, when the air cools down and the waterfront becomes the natural backdrop for the shows.
A city cultural project
Rive d'Autore is part of the broader Manfredonia Festival, the summer program with which the municipal administration enlivens the tourist season with music, culture, and entertainment. The focus on singer-songwriter music reflects the desire to offer high-quality events capable of enhancing the territory and attracting visitors from across the Capitanata region and Puglia.
Manfredonia, between history and the sea
Situated on the southern slopes of the Gargano promontory, Manfredonia is one of the gateways to the Gargano National Park. Founded by Manfred of Sicily in the 13th century, the city preserves the Swabian-Angevin Castle and a lively waterfront, the ideal setting for a festival that combines music, landscape, and local identity. Attending a Rive d'Autore concert means experiencing an event that weaves the beauty of the Apulian coast with the depth of Italian music.
Why attend
- Concerts by prominent Italian singer-songwriters and performers
- Exceptional location at Largo Diomede, overlooking the sea
- Intimate and cozy atmosphere, perfect for music lovers
- Part of the summer Manfredonia Festival program
Rive d'Autore — edition 2026
Rive d'Autore 2026, second edition
From July 23 to 25, 2026, Manfredonia hosts the second edition of Rive d'Autore, the singer-songwriter music festival at Largo Diomede. Three nights, three artists, one common thread: great Italian music told live, with the Gulf sea as a backdrop.
The program
- July 23 - Francesco Baccini with Michele Cusato: a concert for piano, voice, and guitar featuring the most famous tracks by the Genoese songwriter.
- July 24 - Neri per Caso: the historic a cappella vocal group, among the most beloved in Italian music, with a repertoire of hits and classics of national and international song.
- July 25 - Mario Venuti in quartet: his most famous songs, blending jazz influences and hints of Brazilian music.
The festival is promoted by the municipal administration of Manfredonia as part of the Manfredonia Festival 2026 and confirms itself as a high-quality event for lovers of singer-songwriter music in Puglia.
Programme Rive d'Autore 2026
Highlights Rive d'Autore 2026
Prices Rive d'Autore 2026
Practical information — Rive d'Autore
Where
Largo Diomede, in the center of Manfredonia (FG), overlooking the Gulf. The area is easily accessible on foot from the city center.
How to get there
By car: A14 motorway, Foggia exit, then SS89 towards Manfredonia. By train: Foggia station, with bus connections to Manfredonia. Nearest airport: Bari-Palese.
Admission
The festival shows are traditionally free of charge as part of the Manfredonia Festival. It is recommended to check times and access details on the official channels of the Municipality of Manfredonia.
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Where does it take place — Rive d'Autore
Largo Diomede
Largo Diomede, 71043 Manfredonia