Simeddha Festival

The 2025 edition of the Simeddha Festival, the third of the event organized by Pro Loco Depressa, was held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Piazza Castello, in the historic center of Depressa, a village of Tricase in the province of Lecce.

Starting at 9:00 PM, the square turned into an open-air laboratory of Salento flavors: the simeddha, a rustic loaf seasoned with black olives and baked in wood-fired ovens, was baked on the spot and served hot, plain or stuffed with garden vegetables. Accompanying the tasting were wine and folk music.

The highlight of the evening was the concert by the Uccio Aloisi Gruppu, one of the most authentic voices of Salento's pizzica and folk singing, which kept the square dancing until late at night. Admission was free.

Saturday, July 19, 2025 — Piazza Castello, Depressa

• From 9:00 PM — Opening of the stands and baking of the simeddha
• In the evening — Folk music and pizzica concert with the Uccio Aloisi Gruppu
• Following — Dancing and tastings in the square

• Concert by the Uccio Aloisi Gruppu
• Freshly baked simeddha, plain or stuffed
• Free admission