The Festival della Valle d’Itria returns for its 52nd edition, inviting you to be guided by the timeless allure of the “Mediterranean. Cradle of myth, crossroads of cultures, a sea that welcomes”.

From July 14 to August 2, Martina Franca and some of the most evocative historic sites in Puglia will become the stage for a musical journey that bridges memory and the present.

Organized by the Fondazione Paolo Grassi, the Festival is curated for the second year by artistic director and composer Silvia Colasanti, who continues the path set in previous editions with an open and sensitive vision, weaving together repertoires ranging from the 18th century to contemporary music.

The Mediterranean thus becomes both a symbolic and real horizon: a sea that has witnessed the rise of civilizations and legends, a theater of encounters and migrations, a
place where stories, languages, and traditions meet and transform. In this vibrant and complex space, music becomes narrative and listening, a voice capable of conveying the depth of human experiences, from hopes and fears to aspirations for the future.

The 2026 edition of the Festival della Valle d’Itria offers a moment of reflection, a lens through which to observe the present and rediscover the value of dialogue between cultures. More than just a series of performances, it is an opportunity for shared growth—for the territory and for its audience—remaining faithful to the tradition of unconventional programming while attentive to social challenges and engaging new spectators.

Martina Franca invites you to immerse yourself in a cultural experience that combines beauty, thought, and openness, following the call of a sea that has always inspired encounters.