TerrAmare – Summer Festival
Taviano's summer between land, sea, and culture in Salento
About TerrAmare
TerrAmare, Taviano's summer in Salento
TerrAmare is the summer festival promoted by the Municipality of Taviano, with the patronage of the Province of Lecce, which accompanies the summer season in lower Salento, Puglia, every year. It is not a single event but a true widespread program: dozens of appointments spread across the summer that involve the entire municipal territory, from the historic center of Taviano to the seaside hamlet of Marina di Mancaversa.
A name that tells the story of the territory
The title stems from a playful combination of three words—terra (land), amare (to love), and mare (sea)—which together tell the soul of the initiative: the love for one's land and the sea that embraces it, the passion for traditions, culture, and Salento hospitality. A simple formula that summarizes the identity of a town suspended between the flowering countryside of the hinterland, where floriculture is a historical vocation, and the Ionian coast.
The program: music, art, cinema, and much more
The festival is designed for a broad and varied audience, from children to culture enthusiasts, from sports lovers to those of art and fine dining. The calendar is divided into thematic areas:
- Music: concerts, live bands, and projects linked to Salento folk traditions;
- Art and crafts: painting exhibitions, outdoor art sessions, and local craft displays in the squares;
- Cinema and book presentations: outdoor screenings and meetings with authors;
- Theater and dance: shows and dance evenings;
- Sports: sporting events and demonstrations;
- Flower promotion: events dedicated to floriculture, a local excellence of Taviano;
- Activities for children: creative workshops and entertainment.
From the historic center to Marina di Mancaversa
The stage for TerrAmare is the entire town. The squares of the historic center, starting from Piazza del Popolo, host the city evenings, while Marina di Mancaversa welcomes events that combine music and the sea, such as sunset concerts on the beach. It is this dual soul—urban and coastal—that makes the festival capable of capturing both residents and the many tourists who choose the Ionian Salento coast for their summer holidays.
Who organizes it
TerrAmare is coordinated by the municipal administration of Taviano through the Department of Culture and Tourism, together with numerous associations, Pro Loco, and local volunteers. The collaboration with the Province of Lecce places the event in the wider summer calendar of Salento, among the richest and most popular in all of Puglia.
TerrAmare — edition 2026
TerrAmare 2026
The 2026 edition of Taviano's summer festival kicked off on Sunday, June 28, 2026, with EstArte, the inaugural event that transformed Piazza del Popolo into a meeting place dedicated to music, art, and conviviality.
During EstArte, the squares of the center hosted works by local painters—including Elisabetta De Maria, Marinella Nassisi, Elena Del Rosario, and Loredana My—alongside creative workshops for children curated by various local associations. The soundtrack was provided by Progetto Calandra, dedicated to Salento folk music, and the band Atmosfera Blu.
The program continues throughout the summer between the historic center and the coast. In Marina di Mancaversa, with the support of the Municipality and TerrAmare, Véspera is held, a festival of sunset concerts on the Spiaggetta dei Cavalli, including events such as the one on August 24 with the Apulian singer and violinist Natalia Abbascià.
As per tradition, the complete program for summer 2026—including music, art and crafts, cinema, book presentations, theater, dance, sports events, and activities for children—is being released progressively by the Municipality of Taviano.
Programme TerrAmare 2026
Some events of the 2026 edition
- June 28 – EstArte, inaugural event in Piazza del Popolo: painting exhibitions, crafts, workshops for children, folk music with Progetto Calandra and the band Atmosfera Blu;
- Summer – Véspera at Marina di Mancaversa: sunset concerts on the Spiaggetta dei Cavalli (guests include Natalia Abbascià, on August 24);
- Following this, the widespread program between the historic center and the marina with cinema, theater, dance, sports, gastronomy, and family activities.
The detailed program is updated during the season on the channels of the Municipality of Taviano.
Highlights TerrAmare 2026
- EstArte inaugural event in Piazza del Popolo (June 28)
- Véspera sunset concerts on the beach of Mancaversa
- Widespread program between the historic center and the Ionian coast
- Numerous events with free admission
Prices TerrAmare 2026
Practical information — TerrAmare
How to get there
By car: Taviano can be reached from the SS274 "Salentina Meridionale", taking the Taviano/Racale exit; Marina di Mancaversa is a few kilometers from the center towards the Ionian coast. By train: the nearest stations are those of the Ferrovie del Sud Est in Casarano and Gallipoli. By plane: the reference airport is Brindisi-Salento, about an hour and a half drive away.
When
The festival takes place throughout the summer, roughly from June to September, with the highest concentration of events between July and August.
Admission
Most events have free admission; for some specific concerts or shows, tickets may be required. The detailed program is published by the Municipality of Taviano and on the event's social media channels.
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Where does it take place — TerrAmare
Centro storico e Marina di Mancaversa
Piazza del Popolo, 73057 Taviano