Summer Evenings in the Gravina

A widespread festival between the gravina and the historic center

Summer Evenings in the Gravina is the summer program promoted by the Municipality of Statte, in the province of Taranto (Apulia), in collaboration with the Terra delle Gravine Festival directed by Giovanni Tamborrino and the Province of Taranto. The event transforms the summer months into a long journey of appointments that, from late July to September, bring the town to life with concerts, theatre, dance, cinema, and gastronomic festivals.

The Leucaspide Natural Theatre

The heart of the festival is the Leucaspide Natural Theatre, an open-air amphitheatre carved into the striking Leucaspide ravine, amidst rock-hewn settlements, dolmens, and the Mediterranean scrub of the Statte territory. Most evening performances are held in this setting, while other moments move to the historic center, particularly Largo Lepanto, creating a dialogue between the natural landscape and town life.

Music, theatre, and live performance

The program embraces diverse genres for audiences of all ages: from classic Neapolitan songs to singer-songwriter cover concerts, from eclectic musical shows to dialect theatre performed by local amateur companies. There is no shortage of musicals by dance schools, performances by the Statte Band, and evenings dedicated to youth music at the end of summer.

Cinema, traditions, and food festivals

Alongside the performances, the festival hosts the section dedicated to short films, Piccoli Grandi Corti, with cinema evenings in the gravina often focused on environmental themes, and a rich calendar of food festivals and folk celebrations organized by the Pro Loco and local associations, where you can taste typical products such as frisella and traditional Taranto dishes.

A free event for the entire community

All performances of Summer Evenings in the Gravina are free of charge. The festival is designed as an opportunity for social interaction and the enhancement of the natural and cultural heritage of Statte, capable of attracting residents and visitors from neighboring towns and showcasing one of the most characteristic corners of the Apulian gravine.