29th International Music Band Festival "Valle d'Itria"

The 29th International Music Band Festival “Valle d’Itria” will take place in Cisternino, Puglia, from 15 to 18 July 2027. For four days, the historic centre of Cisternino becomes an open-air stage for wind bands, marching bands, musicians and performers from Italy and abroad, bringing music into squares, streets and some of the most characteristic corners of the town. Founded as a community-based festival and deeply connected to the local musical tradition, the Festival has grown over the years into an international meeting point for bands, musicians and audiences. Its programme traditionally combines concerts, street parades, gala performances and special artistic projects, creating opportunities for cultural exchange between different countries and generations. The Festival is organised by the Associazione Musicale “Città di Cisternino” APS, home of the Orchestra di Fiati “Vitino Zizzi”, and has become one of the most recognisable summer cultural events in the Valle d’Itria. Alongside the international guest bands, particular attention is given to young musicians through the Junior Band AMC and educational activities connected with ensemble music. The 2027 artistic programme and guest bands will be announced in the coming months. All Festival events are traditionally open to the public, with the aim of making music an accessible and shared experience for residents, visitors and tourists discovering Cisternino and the Valle d’Itria.