Carpino in Folk Festival 2027, Italie

À quoi s’attendre en 2027

Carpino in Folk Festival 2027 is expected to return to Carpino in the Gargano area of Puglia with a programme centred on traditional Gargano music, tarantella, Mediterranean folk, world music and contemporary interpretations of southern Italian musical heritage.

The festival has deep roots in Carpino’s musical tradition and is closely connected with the Cantori di Carpino, the village’s historic singers and interpreters of traditional songs accompanied by instruments such as the chitarra battente, tamburello and other traditional percussion. The festival was originally created in 1996 around the preservation and promotion of this musical heritage.

Recent editions have expanded the programme beyond concerts to include dance workshops, cultural discussions, photography projects, literary activities, documentary presentations, traditional food experiences and special performances in nearby Gargano locations.

The 2027 artists and programme have not yet been announced. Based on recent editions, visitors can expect a combination of traditional folk performances, nationally recognised Italian musicians, international world-music artists and local Gargano performers.

Dates des événements

Août 2027 (dates à déterminer)

The exact 2027 calendar has not yet been announced. The official festival website indicates that future editions traditionally take place in the first part of August, with the festival centred on Carpino and its historic town squares.

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Lieu et site du festival

Carpino in Folk is a town-based festival rather than an event contained within a single enclosed festival ground.

Piazza del Popolo

Piazza del Popolo, 71010 Carpino, Foggia, Italy

Piazza del Popolo is the principal concert setting used for major evening performances. Recent editions have transformed the central square into an open-air stage for large folk and world-music concerts.

Piazzetta Padre Pio

This central Carpino location has also been used for concerts, cultural meetings and special opening events. The recent programme used the square for a cultural conference and a musical tribute to Matteo Salvatore.

Parco Robert Baden Powell

The park has hosted festival concerts, workshops and other activities in previous editions. It provides an additional outdoor environment away from the main Piazza del Popolo programme.

Centro Culturale Andrea Sacco

This cultural centre has hosted traditional dance workshops and educational activities connected with the festival.

Programmation complète

La programmation de 2027 n’a pas encore été annoncée.

The most recently published programme included a broad mixture of Gargano traditions, Italian folk and international music. Artists and projects featured in the recent programme included:

• The Wailers
• Super Taranta
• Cacao Mental
• Rione Junno
• Orchestra Popolare del Carpino in Folk
• I Cantori di Carpino
• Festa Farina e Folk
• La Matracatrappa
• I Cantori di San Giovanni Rotondo
• Tarantula Garganica
• I Cantori di Monte Sant’Angelo
• Nicola Contegreco
• Roberta Palumbo
• Lello Basile

The festival has also previously presented artists and projects including Eugenio Bennato, Modena City Ramblers, Antonio Castrignanò, Roy Paci & Aretuska, Africa Unite, Bandakadabra, Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino, Bandabardò, Fanfara Station, Ayom and Grupo Compay Segundo.

Têtes d’affiche et artistes invités

Les têtes d’affiche de 2027 n’ont pas encore été confirmées.

The festival’s recent programming demonstrates its preference for combining internationally recognised artists with musicians representing the traditional music of Puglia and the wider Mediterranean.

The latest programme featured The Wailers as an international headline attraction, while Super Taranta, Cacao Mental, Rione Junno and the Orchestra Popolare del Carpino in Folk represented different contemporary approaches to folk, reggae, Mediterranean and southern Italian music.

The Cantori di Carpino remain particularly important to the festival’s identity because their repertoire represents the musical tradition that helped establish Carpino’s reputation as a centre of Gargano folk culture.

Scènes et zones de spectacle

Carpino in Folk uses several open-air and cultural locations throughout the town.

Piazza del Popolo

The main concert area is generally used for the larger evening performances and headline programmes.

Piazzetta Padre Pio

This smaller central space can accommodate cultural presentations, concerts and special festival activities.

Parco Robert Baden Powell

The park has been used for concerts and festival activities, providing a more spacious outdoor environment.

Centro Culturale Andrea Sacco

This location is associated particularly with workshops and educational activities, including traditional dance instruction.

Centre historique

Previous programmes have also incorporated the streets and spaces of the historic centre for serenades, traditional music and cultural experiences.

Programme étape par étape

The 2027 schedule has not yet been released.

Based on recent editions, the programme is expected to follow a multi-location structure:

• Piazza del Popolo: major evening concerts and headline performances
• Piazzetta Padre Pio: opening activities, cultural meetings and selected performances
• Parco Robert Baden Powell: concerts and additional festival programming
• Centro Culturale Andrea Sacco: workshops and educational sessions
• Centre historique : traditional music, serenades and cultural activities

Recent editions have also included events outside Carpino, including collaborations and preview activities in other Gargano towns.

Temps de set

Les horaires exacts des sets de 2027 n’ont pas été annoncés.

Recent main-stage concerts have generally begun around 9:30 PM, while certain cultural programmes and special activities have started earlier. Workshops have typically taken place in the afternoon, while some special concerts and railway-station activities have used earlier evening times.

Visitors should check the official programme before travelling because times can vary by venue and activity.

Types de billets

The 2027 ticket structure has not yet been published.

Recent editions have operated with free admission for the principal festival concerts. The latest published programme specifically stated that concerts in Piazza del Popolo and Piazzetta Padre Pio were free to attend.

Admission générale

Previous major concerts have been available without a paid ticket.

Activités culturelles

Workshops, public discussions and other festival activities have also been presented as part of the wider community programme.

2027 expected admission

Based on the most recent editions, visitors should expect the principal Carpino in Folk programme to remain free, subject to confirmation by the organisers.

Options VIP et premium

Carpino in Folk does not operate as a conventional commercial festival with standard VIP tickets, private viewing platforms or premium concert areas.

The festival’s format is centred on public access to concerts and cultural activities in the town’s squares and community spaces.

If any reserved seating, hospitality arrangements or special-access options are introduced for 2027, they should be confirmed through the official festival organisers before the event.

Règles de l’épreuve

Visitors should follow instructions from festival staff, local authorities and venue personnel throughout the event.

Respect public spaces

Many performances take place in public squares and historic areas of Carpino. Visitors should help keep these areas clean and respect residents and surrounding properties.

Follow event instructions

Security, crowd-management and access arrangements may vary according to the performance location.

Respect cultural venues

Workshops and cultural activities held in community buildings may have different access arrangements from open-air concerts.

Changements de programmation

Artists, locations and performance times can change. Visitors should check the official festival website and social channels for the latest programme information.

Comment y arriver

En voiture

Carpino is located in the Gargano area of northern Puglia. Visitors driving from the A14 motorway can approach the Gargano through the Foggia and Poggio Imperiale road network before continuing toward Carpino.

The town is positioned near Lake Varano and the Adriatic coast, making it convenient to combine the festival with a wider Gargano holiday. The official festival describes Carpino as being approximately 4 km from Lake Varano and about 9 km from the Adriatic coast.

From Foggia

Foggia is an important transport hub for visitors travelling into the Gargano region. From Foggia, visitors can continue toward Carpino by regional bus or car.

From San Severo

San Severo is another useful transport point for travellers arriving by train before continuing toward the Gargano.

From Bari

Visitors flying into Puglia can travel north from Bari toward the Gargano by road, with a rental car providing the greatest flexibility for reaching Carpino and exploring surrounding towns.

Transports en commun et stationnement

Par train

There is no mainline railway station directly in the historic centre of Carpino. Visitors arriving by train can use regional stations such as Foggia or San Severo and continue with local transport.

Local connections

The festival has previously worked with Ferrovie del Gargano for special events, including music activities connected with the railway network.

En voiture

Driving is particularly useful because festival activities can extend beyond the central square and into other Gargano locations.

Stationnement

Visitors should use designated public parking areas around Carpino and follow temporary local traffic and parking instructions during festival periods. Parking immediately beside Piazza del Popolo may be restricted because of concerts and pedestrian activity.

Zones d’hébergement

Carpino

Staying directly in Carpino is the most convenient option for visitors who want to walk to the festival’s central concerts and explore the historic town.

Lake Varano area

The nearby Lake Varano area offers rural accommodation, holiday properties and agriturismi, providing a quieter base outside the centre.

Rodi Garganico

Rodi Garganico is a useful coastal option for visitors who want to combine the festival with a seaside holiday. Previous festival editions have included activities connected with Rodi Garganico.

Peschici

Peschici offers a larger selection of coastal accommodation and has also hosted festival preview activities in previous editions.

San Giovanni Rotondo and Monte Sant’Angelo

These towns provide additional accommodation options for visitors planning to explore the wider Gargano area.

Nourriture et boissons

Food and local traditions form an important part of the Carpino in Folk experience.

Carpino is particularly associated with Fava di Carpino, a local bean variety traditionally prepared with extra-virgin olive oil. The town is also part of an area known for olive cultivation and traditional Gargano cuisine.

Previous festival programmes have included opportunities to taste traditional local dishes alongside music and cultural activities. Recent festival coverage specifically highlighted Fava di Carpino prepared with local extra-virgin olive oil among the traditional foods associated with the event.

Visitors can also explore restaurants, cafés, bars and food establishments throughout Carpino and the surrounding Gargano towns.

Accessibilité

The festival takes place mainly in public squares, parks, streets and cultural buildings, so accessibility can vary significantly between locations.

Outdoor venues

Piazza del Popolo, Piazzetta Padre Pio and other public spaces may involve uneven historic surfaces and crowded areas during concerts.

Workshops and cultural venues

Access arrangements can differ at indoor locations such as the Centro Culturale Andrea Sacco.

Visitors with specific mobility or accessibility requirements should contact the organisers before travelling so that the current arrangements for individual venues can be confirmed.

Festival contact

Tel. +39 348 253 9022
Email: info@carpinoinfolk.com

Meilleurs jours à assister

The 2027 programme has not yet been announced, so the best day will depend on the final lineup and activities.

For traditional Gargano music

Choose the evening featuring the Cantori di Carpino and other local traditional ensembles.

For contemporary folk and world music

Look for nights combining southern Italian traditions with international or contemporary sounds.

For dance and cultural activities

Choose a day that includes the tarantella, pizzica, chitarra battente or tamburello workshops.

For the broadest festival experience

Visitors staying for several days can combine major concerts with workshops, cultural discussions, local food experiences and activities around the historic centre.

Faits marquants de l’année précédente

The latest published edition was built around the theme “Pensiero Meridiano. Lentezza, Dialogo, Mediterraneo”, focusing on southern identity, Mediterranean culture, dialogue and the relationship between tradition and contemporary life.

The programme included an homage to Matteo Salvatore, a performance by the Orchestra Popolare del Carpino in Folk, Cacao Mental, Rione Junno, Super Taranta and the Cantori di Carpino.

The Wailers were one of the major international attractions, while local Gargano groups including Festa Farina e Folk, La Matracatrappa, the Cantori di San Giovanni Rotondo and Tarantula Garganica represented the region’s living musical traditions.

Previous editions have also featured Eugenio Bennato, Modena City Ramblers, Roy Paci & Aretuska, Africa Unite, Bandakadabra, Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino, Bandabardò, Fanfara Station and Grupo Compay Segundo.

Billets officiels

The 2027 ticket information has not yet been published.

Recent editions have offered free admission to the main festival concerts, so the expected 2027 general admission is $0, subject to official confirmation.

Site officiel : https://carpinoinfolk.com/

Festival contact: +39 348 253 9022

Courriel : info@carpinoinfolk.com

Visitors should use the official website and festival contact details for the confirmed 2027 programme, access information and any ticketing announcements.

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