Sul Palco delle Puglie Festival

The biggest festival in the Capitanata region

The Sul Palco delle Puglie Festival is the flagship summer event of Sant'Agata di Puglia, a picturesque village in the Monti Dauni area of the Foggia province, standing as one of the highest municipalities in Puglia. Organized by the Municipality of Sant'Agata di Puglia, the festival has established itself over the years as one of the most anticipated musical and cultural gatherings in the Capitanata, drawing visitors from across the region and neighboring provinces every August.

The formula behind its success is as simple as it is ambitious: offering high-quality performances for free. The stage, set in the heart of the historic center, hosts nationally and internationally renowned artists, alternating major names in Italian pop music with tributes to beloved songwriters and international acts.

Live music in the village squares

The program spans two weeks in August, transforming the squares and alleys of the medieval historic center into a vast open-air arena. Past editions have featured artists such as Ricchi e Poveri, Rocco Hunt, Willy William, Anna Tatangelo, Nek and Francesco Renga, The Kolors, Irene Grandi, Francesco Gabbani, and Oscar winner Nicola Piovani, alongside numerous tribute concerts to the great Italian songbook, from Pino Daniele to Rino Gaetano.

Beyond concerts: culture and heritage

The summer calendar in Sant'Agata di Puglia goes well beyond music. The festival features a rich cultural program that includes:

• Libri e Trasonne, the literary festival bringing writers and book presentations to the Terrazza del Marchese, the Castle Courtyard, and the historic Piazza San Nicola;
• Sant'Agata di Notte, evening guided tours to discover the churches, monuments, and alleys of the medieval village;
• cinema, theater, and family-friendly shows that enliven the summer evenings.

A village to discover

Perched at an altitude of nearly 800 meters, Sant'Agata di Puglia overlooks the Cervaro Valley, offering one of the most expansive panoramas in the region. The festival is a perfect opportunity to explore one of the most characteristic Borghi (villages) of the Monti Dauni, with its castle, historic churches, and typical trasonne—the narrow alleys that give the literary festival its name. Music, words, and heritage intertwine in one of Puglia's most vibrant summer cultural offerings.