Suonincava
Edition 2026 Music Rock Pop

Suonincava

Major concerts in the evocative Cava dell'Erba in Apricena

Apricena — Foggia (071)
Dates 19 Aug โ€” 28 Aug 2026
Location Apricena (071)
Prices โ€”
Status Confirmed

About Suonincava

Suonincava is the music festival that transforms the spectacular Cava dell'Erba in Apricena, located in the heart of the Gargano area in the province of Foggia, into a natural open-air amphitheater every summer. Amidst the towering stone walls of the quarry, nationally and internationally renowned artists perform during August evenings that blend music, entertainment, and comedy, drawing crowds from across Puglia and beyond. It has become a hallmark event of the Apricena summer.

A festival in the heart of stone

Suonincava (Sounds in the Quarry) is the major summer music and entertainment festival held in Apricena, in the province of Foggia, northern Puglia. The event's uniqueness lies in its extraordinary location: the Cava dell'Erba, an ancient quarry of the famous Apricena stone, situated at km 4 of the SP 37 Apricena-Poggio Imperiale road. The imposing rock walls create a natural amphitheater with surprising acoustics and a unique scenic charm, where the stage stands between the stone and the starry Gargano sky.

Top-tier artists

Each edition brings top-level names from the Italian music and entertainment scene to Apricena. Over the years, the Cava dell'Erba stage has hosted performers like Gianna Nannini, Fiorella Mannoia, Nino D'Angelo, Massimo Ranieri, and Eugenio Bennato, alongside comedians and showmen capable of turning the evening into a grand entertainment event. The festival ranges from singer-songwriter music to pop, rock, and comedy, offering a diverse lineup designed for a broad and cross-generational audience.

A symbol of the Apricena summer

Promoted by the Municipality of Apricena, Suonincava has become one of the key events of the summer in the Tavoliere and Gargano regions, holding significant tourism value for the entire territory. The quarry setting, equipped with ample parking, food stalls, and accessibility for people with disabilities, welcomes thousands of spectators every evening from the entire province of Foggia and neighboring regions.

  • Where: Cava dell'Erba, km 4 SP 37 Apricena-Poggio Imperiale, Apricena (FG)
  • When: During the month of August
  • Tickets: TicketOne network and authorized retailers
  • Organization: Municipality of Apricena

With its formula combining big names, a spectacular natural location, and the atmosphere of Puglian August nights, Suonincava is an unmissable stop for those who love live concerts and want to discover a suggestive and lesser-known corner of Puglia.

Suonincava โ€” edition 2026

The 2026 edition of Suonincava brings a lineup of big names to the Cava dell'Erba in Apricena: Pooh with their show 'La nostra storia' (August 19), Enrico Brignano with 'Bello di mamma!' (August 21), and Giorgio Panariello with 'E se domani...' (August 28). The Claudio Baglioni concert scheduled for August 22 has been postponed to 2027 due to the artist's health.

Suonincava 2026

The Suonincava 2026 festival returns to the Cava dell'Erba in Apricena, in the province of Foggia, with a high-profile program ranging from pop-rock music to the comedy of two of Italy's most beloved showmen.

The 2026 lineup

  • August 19 - Pooh with the show 'La nostra storia', the tour celebrating the history of the longest-running band in Italian music.
  • August 21 - Enrico Brignano with his one-man show 'Bello di mamma!', featuring laughter and reflections on daily life.
  • August 28 - Giorgio Panariello with 'E se domani...', the new show by the Tuscan comedian and actor.

The Claudio Baglioni concert with the 'GrandTour La vita รจ adesso', originally scheduled for August 22, 2026, has been postponed to 2027 due to acute interstitial pneumonia that affected the artist, forcing him to reschedule the entire tour. Tickets already purchased remain valid for the new date.

Tickets are available via the TicketOne network and at authorized retailers. The shows take place in the early evening in the evocative setting of the quarry, with ample parking and food stalls available.

Programme Suonincava 2026

August 19, 2026: Pooh - 'La nostra storia'. August 21, 2026: Enrico Brignano - 'Bello di mamma!'. August 28, 2026: Giorgio Panariello - 'E se domani...'. (The Claudio Baglioni concert on August 22 is postponed to 2027 for health reasons.)

Highlights Suonincava 2026

Pooh, Enrico Brignano, and Giorgio Panariello at Cava dell'Erba. Claudio Baglioni's concert postponed to 2027.

Prices Suonincava 2026

Tickets on sale via the TicketOne network and at authorized retailers.

Practical information — Suonincava

How to get there

The Cava dell'Erba is located at km 4 of the SP 37 Apricena-Poggio Imperiale road, just outside the town of Apricena. By car, it is easily reached from the Poggio Imperiale motorway exit (A14) or the SS16 state road. Apricena is also served by the railway station on the Adriatic line. Ample parking is available near the quarry.

Tickets and services

Tickets can be purchased via the TicketOne network and at authorized retailers. The concert area features food stalls and dedicated access for people with disabilities. It is recommended to arrive well before the show start time, which is generally in the early evening.

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Where does it take place โ€” Suonincava

Cava dell'Erba

Cava dell'Erba, km 4 SP 37 Apricena-Poggio Imperiale, 71011 Apricena

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Suonincava in brief

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