Valle d'Itria Pyrotechnic Festival

The 65th edition

The 65th Valle d'Itria Pyrotechnic Festival brought the night of Saint Roch to life in Locorotondo (Bari), with the show starting at midnight on August 16, 2025, at the Arena Bellavista. Three companies competed: Di Matteo (Naples), L'Artificiosa dei F.lli Di Candia (Salerno), and Pannella (Benevento).

The verdicts

The technical jury awarded 516 points to Di Candia, 514 to Pannella, and 496 to Di Matteo. The public vote, cast by over 1,400 spectators, also rewarded L'Artificiosa dei F.lli Di Candia with 41.7% of the preferences. The Pannella firm received a special mention from the Committee. It was an evening of great participation, with thousands of people flocking to the Valle d'Itria for one of the most anticipated pyrotechnic events of the Apulian summer.