Major concerts in the evocative Cava dell'Erba in Apricena
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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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Cava dell'Erba
Cava dell'Erba, km 4 SP 37 Apricena-Poggio Imperiale, 71011 Apricena