Night of the TarantulaLa Notte della Taranta
Melpignano, Salento (Puglia), Italy
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La Notte della Taranta is an annual music festival in Salento celebrated each August in Melpignano, dedicated to traditional pizzica and Tarantism. The festival features a 'Concertone' – a final night concert – that draws hundreds of thousands of locals and visitors dancing to folk music under the stars 1 2.
Salento’s deep-rooted tradition of tarantella (pizzica) is showcased through a series of concerts and dance events across July and August. It emphasizes local folk heritage while incorporating world music influences, highlighting Salento’s cultural identity 1.
Venues and routes
Piazza Castello · Melpignano
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Thousands gather to dance and listen to traditional pizzica music performed by local and guest musicians
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Very high crowds