Sacco's Got Talent
The open-air talent show in the village of Sacco, in the Cilento region
About Sacco's Got Talent
Sacco's Got Talent, the village talent showcase
There is a moment in the height of summer when Piazza del Popolo stops being just the stone-paved living room of the historic center of Sacco and becomes an open-air stage. This happens with Sacco's Got Talent, an event created by the municipal administration to give space to the artistic skills and passions of citizens and visitors of all ages. It is a single evening, but designed so that anyone with something to show can take the stage.
A village talent show, truly open to all
The formula is simple and intentionally inclusive: no rigid categories, no age limits, no entry fees. The stage features a rotation of music and dance performances, comedy and illusionism acts, sports demonstrations, and any other form of art or skill capable of exciting, entertaining, and surprising the audience and the jury. Those who wish to compete only need to apply to the Municipality, briefly describing the type of performance they intend to bring to the stage.
- Music and dance — singers, musicians, and dancers of all genres
- Comedy and illusionism — monologues, gags, and magic tricks
- Sports — demonstrations and skill trials
- Other art forms — anything that can surprise the spectators
Piazza del Popolo, a natural stage
The choice of the main square is no coincidence: it is here that the village gathers every summer evening, and it is here that the night takes on the character of a collective celebration rather than a competition. The stone houses, the alleys opening onto the square, and the sky of the Cilento hinterland provide a free backdrop for an event that begins at 9:00 PM and continues until the last contestant has finished their act. The audience is not a passive spectator: applause, cheering, and reactions are an integral part of the show.
An initiative of the municipal administration
Sacco's Got Talent was born in 2025 from an idea of the municipal administration led by Mayor Franco Latempa. The stated goal is to unite the community in a spirit of sharing and fun, celebrating local identity while looking ahead. The success of the first edition convinced the Municipality to repeat the formula: the event thus combines the promotion of the territory with the discovery and valorization of emerging talents, in a village that sees emigrants, relatives, and tourists return during the summer.
Sacco, a village in the Cilento hinterland
Sacco is a small municipality in the province of Salerno, in Campania, located in the Cilento hinterland, far from the crowded beaches of the coast. It is a community of a few hundred inhabitants, small but active, which in recent years has also become known for the hospitality and inclusion experiences promoted in the village. The municipal territory is appreciated by hikers and nature lovers, with the Gole del Sammaro (Sammaro Gorges) and the springs of the stream of the same name among the most popular destinations in the area.
Why it is worth attending
Those looking for a festival of big names will be disappointed: Sacco's Got Talent is something else entirely. It is one of those village evenings where a kid playing the guitar, an improvised dance group, and a gentleman performing magic tricks take turns in front of the whole neighborhood. It is an opportunity to see a Cilento village in its most authentic version, without tickets to pay and without filters, and to understand why in these small communities the square remains the true center of social life.
Sacco's Got Talent — edition 2026
Sacco's Got Talent 2026, second edition
After the success of the first edition, the municipal administration of Sacco has announced the return of Sacco's Got Talent: appointment on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 9:00 PM, in the evocative setting of Piazza del Popolo. For one night, the center of the ancient village becomes an open-air stage, open to performances by citizens and visitors of all ages.
What you will see on stage
The event is a showcase dedicated to the valorization of artistic expressions, ingenuity, and passion: music and dance, comedy, illusionism, sports, and any other form of art or skill capable of exciting, entertaining, and surprising the audience and the jury. The names of the contestants are not announced in advance: the lineup is composed of applications collected by the Municipality up to the days preceding the evening.
How to participate
Participating as a contestant is simple and free. Those who wish to get involved, show their skills, or simply provide a moment of entertainment can apply by writing to [email protected] or calling +39 339 7460925, briefly describing the nature of the performance they intend to propose on stage. The Municipality invites citizens, tourists, and enthusiasts from neighboring towns to attend the evening to support the contestants.
Words from the Mayor
Mayor Franco Latempa explained that the initiative was born with the goal of uniting the community in a spirit of sharing and fun, celebrating local identity and looking to the future: Sacco, with its historic views, is the ideal setting for an event that combines the promotion of the territory with the discovery of emerging talents.
Programme Sacco's Got Talent 2026
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 — Piazza del Popolo
- 9:00 PM — Opening of the evening in Piazza del Popolo: the historic center square transforms into an open-air stage
- Following — Performances by contestants in front of the audience and the jury, in the various permitted disciplines: music and dance, comedy and illusionism, sports, any other form of art or skill
- Throughout the evening — Participants of all ages, residents and visitors, take turns on stage without artistic genre limits
The list of contestants and the composition of the jury have not been released by the organization: applications are collected directly by the Municipality of Sacco until the days preceding the event.
Highlights Sacco's Got Talent 2026
- Second edition of the talent show organized by the Municipality of Sacco
- Piazza del Popolo, in the heart of the ancient village, as a stage under the stars
- Music, dance, comedy, illusionism, and sports in the same evening
- Contestants of all ages: residents, tourists, and enthusiasts from neighboring towns
- Free registration and free admission for the public
Prices Sacco's Got Talent 2026
Practical information — Sacco's Got Talent
When and where
Piazza del Popolo, in the historic center of Sacco (SA), postal code 84070. The evening kicks off at 9:00 PM. We recommend arriving a little early to find a spot in the square.
Admission and registration
Admission for the public is free and open. Participation as a contestant is also free and open to all ages: to apply, simply write to [email protected] or call +39 339 7460925, briefly indicating the nature of the performance you intend to propose on stage.
How to get there
Sacco is located in the Cilento hinterland, in the province of Salerno: the most convenient way to reach it is by car, traveling the inland roads that go up the Sammaro valley. The village is small and the historic center can be explored entirely on foot.
Contacts
Municipality of Sacco — Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 84070 Sacco (SA). Phone: +39 0974 276900. Email: [email protected]. Website: comune.sacco.sa.it
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Where does it take place — Sacco's Got Talent
Piazza del Popolo
Piazza del Popolo, 84070 Sacco