Vieste in Arte

Vieste in Arte, the festival of young talent in the Gargano

Vieste in Arte is the summer festival that lights up the evenings of Vieste, the pearl of the Gargano in the province of Foggia, every June. For four consecutive nights, the seafront and the city's most beautiful spots become an open-air stage where the protagonists are the youth: dance students, emerging bands, and young musicians showcasing the results of a year of hard work and passion.

Dance, music, and performance between Marina Piccola and the Amphitheatre

The event unfolds in two main chapters. The first evenings are dedicated to dance and take place on the Marina Piccola promenade, one of the most scenic spots overlooking the sea: here, local students perform, from kindergarteners to adults. The following evenings shift focus to live music, featuring concerts by youth bands enriched with dance choreography, culminating in a spectacular rock show at the Anfiteatro Carlo Nobile.

A synergy between local schools and associations

The heart of Vieste in Arte is the collaboration between three local entities: the Passi d'Arte dance school, led by Umberto Rado and Roberto Morelli, the Fever Dance Academy directed by Francesca Di Salvio, and the Nuova Diapason musical association directed by Maria Candelma. Together, they create a festival that focuses on the artistic growth of young people and the educational value of performance, with the patronage and support of the Municipality of Vieste.

An event for families

More than just a series of recitals, Vieste in Arte has become a reference point for local families and the many tourists who begin to flock to the Gargano in June. Free admission, the seaside setting, and the festive atmosphere make it one of the first great social occasions of the summer, capable of bringing different generations together through dance and music.

Vieste and the Gargano

Set in one of Puglia's most beloved tourist destinations, among beaches, traditional trabucchi fishing platforms, and the historic center perched on the promontory, Vieste in Arte highlights local talent within the setting of the Gargano National Park. Attending these evenings means experiencing the city in its most authentic and communal dimension, far from large commercial events and close to the spirit of the territory.