How do you tell the story of fifty years to those who didn’t live through them? The Fondazione Paolo Grassi has chosen the language of graphic storytelling. The result is The Festival Unveiled, a graphic novel created in collaboration with the Academy of Fine Arts of Bari, retracing the first fifty editions of the Festival...
Only a few days remain before the opening of the 52nd Festival della Valle d’Itria (14 July – 2 August 2026), and, as every year, In Orbita will herald its arrival. The free program that precedes the Festival from 10 July to 12 July, takes music beyond its customary venues, bringing it into rural districts,...
For the 52nd edition of the Festival della Valle d’Itria, the partnerships with Fondazione Teatro Petruzzelli and Feltrinelli have once again been renewed, offering special benefits to audiences and fostering greater participation in the Festival’s programme while strengthening connections between different cultural communities. Partnership with Fondazione Teatro Petruzzelli Starting from 1 July 2026, holders of...
On the occasion of its 52nd edition, the Festival della Valle d’Itria strengthens the network of collaborations that support its activities, with the aim of consolidating its connection with the local area and promoting musical culture to an increasingly wide audience. These collaborations accompany the Festival not only during the days of the performances, but...
Benjamin Britten’s opera Owen Wingrave, a new production of the 51st Festival della Valle d’Itria presented in its Italian premiere, has won the 45th edition of the “Franco Abbiati” Music Critics’ Prize in the category Best Musical Initiative of 2025. The award, one of the most prestigious recognitions in the Italian music scene, honours one...
The award celebrates innovation and musical rediscovery at the Valle d’Itria Festival 2025 was an extraordinary year for the Valle d’Itria Festival in Martina Franca, marked by major achievements and culturally significant moments. Among the most notable news is the prestigious recognition awarded to Silvia Colasanti, composer and Artistic Director of the Valle d’Itria Festival,...
The New Year’s Concert 2026 in Martina Franca welcomes the arrival of the new year with an evening of great music On Thursday, January 1st 2026, at 6.00 pm, the Fondazione Paolo Grassi, in collaboration with the Municipality of Martina Franca and with the support of BCC di Locorotondo, presents its traditional New Year’s appointment...
The Festival della Valle d’Itria has launched the selection process for two professional profiles who will contribute to the upcoming editions of the Festival. The Fondazione Paolo Grassi has in fact published two calls for expressions of interest for professional appointments covering the 2026–2028 three-year period, aimed at key roles in the organisation and realisation...
A new visual story: behind the scenes and on stage The Fondazione Paolo Grassi and the Festival della Valle d’Itria are pleased to announce a new chapter in storytelling through a media partnership with Sky Classica, created for the 51st edition of the Festival. Starting July 25, every Tuesday and Friday at 8:15 PM on Sky...
The Festival della Valle d’Itria presents two special off-program events dedicated to books that offer passionate and original insights into the world of opera. Two public meetings with leading authors in the Italian musical and cultural scene. Il loggionista impenitenteby Alberto MattioliSunday, 17 July, 5:30 PM A tribute to opera, written with wit, intelligence and...
